MY ART PROCES

My painting process is such a personal journey for me. First and foremost it allows me to contemplate 

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Through contemplation, I realize, understand and express my experiences and point of view into paintings, instead of putting everything into words.

Triptych, abstract composition in acrylic and mixed media on paper.

This process continually allows me to explore new possibilities. I never know where this journey leads me and how it turns out, which is the intriguing part of it.

My inspiration is mainly drawn from impressions of my daily life. There’s inspiration everywhere, when you pay attention. For example: nature, architecture, moods, memories and moments of life. All things that affects me in some way.

I interpret all these impressions and convey them either conceptually or in an intuitive and visual way to evoke imagination and tell an intriguing story.

I am especially attracted to expressive abstract painting.

My approach is often intentional at first, with specific colors and a composition in mind. Especially the colors have such a strong impact - they are drawing me in. I am in another world for a moment of time.

But as soon as I start, intuition takes over and the composition, bold colours, layers and textures often ends up in surprising ways.

A FRAMING EXPERIENCE

Abstract landscapes in oil and cold wax by John F. Clément

Before the Corona 19 crisis hit, we went to Omer Deserres to have some of my paintings framed. Finally this past weekend we were able to pick them up.

But not without a surprise! The girl who took the order had messed up the measurements, so the price we agreed on were suddenly 33,59 dollars more expensive. It’s not the amount that matters, but merely the principle. 

Because, why do we have to pay extra for their mistake.

With a price of  448,86 instead 415,27 and all the money I’ve spent there previously. In my opinion that is very unprofessional practice and poor customer service.

The guy who handled the sale was of course sorry and offered a 15 % discount on our next framing. Right! -On top of that, they just lost an extra sale.

Will I recommend anyone to have their art framed there - I don’t think so. It was a first and surely last time I will have anything framed at Deserres. And for future Art supplies I will probably go some where else.

I just hope Deserres found it worth it.

UPDATE!  

Had a nice phone call from Deserres today. They were so sorry for all this and of course I’ll get reimbursed. Great!

REDIRECTION !

Hello visitors and followers, if there is any of you left. . .

-You might be wondering what is going on, since I am not posting very often on this blog any more.

First of all, I have revived my old passion for art and started painting again. So a bit of career change you might say.
I will only post here if something relevant happens, like exhibitions etc. -And of course I'll be happy to fulfill any request, in case you have any.

If you want to follow my art journey, you can follow this link to Fine Art America. I hope to see you there. Here is a few examples of my new work. I hope you like it.

All paintings by John F. Clément

CFDA - ONE WAY INTO FASHION!

-But not the only one. There are other ways. -That was my imediate reaction, after watching the mini-series The Fashion Fund on Netflix.

I couldn't believe my own ears, when they claimed: - "If you haven't got a fashion show, you're not serious/ -or the real deal".
Come on! - To me that statement sounded very limited and close minded. There is always a way!

It may come as a surprise, but not everyone wants to become a big name or global brand, but would be perfectly happy doing their thing and make a decent living out of that.

You see, being independent and make a good living, are actually quite satisfactory for more people, than you think.
Unfortunately the big names are getting all the attention. but if you take a closer look, there is a lot of creativity going on, on different levels.

Instead of taking hope/dreams away from people, even before they start, a more diverse fashion-program with different levels, where you can choose to go ahead or not, would be a better way of doing this, I think. -And it may even attract more interest.

-Any thoughts ?

FASHION CRITICS

Modified picture from The Independent/Getty Images

-After looking at some of this seasons fashion shows, like Celine and Louis Vuitton, I just wonder. Where are the fashion critics of today? -And are they still relevant?

I think today's so called fashion critics are too consensual and not particularly critical, with a few exceptions. They seem only to be there to promote fashion. I guess they are afraid of loosing their privileges; like invitations and front row seats ?

For me, a real fashion critic should have a passion for fashion and design, some kind of qualifications or at least some knowledge about fashion design, savoir faire and a sense of color and materials.

They should be able to analyze and to put a collection into context, culturally and historically.

A fashion critic should be honest, independent, selective and not afraid of speaking his/her mind.

That is why we need independent papers and television channels to take this more serious. Especially today, where almost every critical comment on social media just gets deleted.

Fashion critics like Robin Givhan, Cathy Horyn and Vanessa Friedman are actually there to make sense of it all.

I prefer their qualified opinion rather than some so called random social media influencers. What about you? What do you think?

If you would like a different perspective, take a look at The Fashion Law.