Artworks by Irene Cortez

Irene Cortez

San Fernando, La Union

Philippines

What's Eating The Art Communities?

  I don't usually talk or post about myself on this blog, this site was dedicated solely for the promotions of ArtLover Members and never to brag about my artistry...but this time, allow me to talk a little something about myself since it's my birthday anyway...actually I would still be talking about "you" guys and gals since you've been part of me since we started this group. Some realities one must understand when they chose to take this path...for the chosen few.

   For many days I have not written a blog, concentrating mostly on my artworks and face painting gigs. I still do visit, our FB page every now and then...make small updates but Not that frequent anymore. It seems the cycle is returning from where I've started...or ended. 

    Tagged ArtLover Group signify a new phase in my life. It was the initial step I made towards my re-dreaming after I've left the corporate life. Re-inventing myself to be an artist again...Well, does one lost its gift or passion?  

    I kept telling myslef not to wane...and thank God those daily "Likes" and positive comments kept me revive.   

    No one knew that these past days or even months, despite my prolific enthusiasm in creating artworks...I'm slowly beginning to feel frustrations. The life I've chose after all, is a lot harder than I thought. I have so much passion to endure the travel, the sacrifices...even if it would take years BUT to discover the dirty side inside the art circle made me off balance. The power struggle, that I can not take...I realized there were social outcasting happening in Philippine art scene. 

   I remember the early days of Tagged ArtLover Group...it was just a simple community then of artist...This was well summed up by ARTner Melissa last year in her article Depth: An Open Letter to my Artner (Click HERE to read) Like any other group, especially when you put together creative people...its unavoidable to have debate. Sometimes the debate ended not in a mature acceptance. So people leave...some just take a graceful exit.
    The total reverse of CURES ( Create Unite Respond Enlighten Share ) is happening within the artist communities in and out of Facebook.

DOG EATS DOG INSIDE THE ART GROUPS
   The other day I have had a chat with one of the premier artist. She's one of those passionate woman in bringing the arts closer to each and everyone here and abroad together with his husband. I have learn also from her that she too had some frustrations...about the powerful struggle inside the art world. The dirty politics played within art enthusiast and the shameless descrimination to other artist. 
   In spite of her good intentions she was still hurled with insults and even curses. Why is this happening? 
   In one group I've visited just last night, there was some war of words between artisan...in the middle of its long thread I've stop reading...I can not allow myself to dip in that discussions or quarreling. "Choose your battle, Fernando." whispered the voice of my Tatay from the grave. I think these war of words deserve to be six-feet under.
   Also, I just saw another friend posted a picture on his Timeline while he burned his own artworks, whatever the reason, I dare not ask. I just couldn't believe that those beautiful works are gone into ashes.

   Well, life continues for me...anyway....will I be shaken? God will give me strenght to endure the harsh realities and remind me to stay grounded. 

   

Title: Creative Overflow "When The Lunatic Speaketh"

Acrylic 9X12

Erase! Erase! Let's forget about bad vibes. Hey! It's my Birthday. I would like to mention the effort one of our Admin; ARTner Melissa in putting up that wonderful video, what a tribute for me and I feel I'm not worthy of such recognition. Thank you so much and I will cherish it forever. 

Thanks that I have become an inspiration to some of  you. Kept telling to some of you NOT to call me "idol" but you insist, so Okay let's not argue anymore on that matters. 

Thank you so much also to those loyal members who regularly drop by to our page and even to this blog. Just keep on sharing, never mind if you don't get that much like or approval...remember that you are doing this for yourself and not for others. If I may request, as a birthday gift, please re-visit our Vision and Mission statement. I've just realized that the Artworld needed to be reminded of these. 

More than three years ago I painted this picture below..."After The Storm" almost the same time Tagged ArtLover Group was form....and now the inspiration of this work re-awaken my spirit... 

After The Storm

(Praga family collection)

  

The Art of Dennis De Jesus

Dennis De Jesus

Philippines

John Paul Cline and His Artworks

John Paul Cline

Guadalajara, Jalisco

Mexico

Roy Sarmiento's Artworks

Roy Sarmiento

Philippines

Random Pick 22: Events To Watch and Much More

For today's Random Pick we are presenting some of the latest buzz within Tagged ArtLover Group's circle of Friends. Like Vince Roque's on-line show, Ed Gamo's latest upgrade as a Lensman, and Dong-A Tour in Obando, Bulacan. Featured artworks on our pick are from Janet Weight Reed, Pablo Baen Santos, and Richard Benito. Our Blog Pick is "You Rape a Woman Everyday " from Manisha's When I Was Lost In Me....and many more....

Vince Roque's Virtual One-Man Show

Click this Link to visit the Exhibition

Dong-A Tour in Obando

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Art Pick

Richard Benito

Pablo Baen Santos

Janet Weight Reed

Photography Pick

for more info on Ed Gamo's photography click this LINK

BLOG PICK

You Rape A Woman Everyday

by Mani

   Yes, I remember it was last in July, a month before Independence Day when the shameful crime of Guwhati molestation took place in India, I don’t need to repeat the story for there are endless stories rather cases exposing gruesome death of humanity rather bare shamelessness laughing at our helplessness. Helplessness? O! yes in some way when I or we women feel to be safe rather than enjoying our freedom (equal freedom fought equally by women too in British era), at least I often prefer to be at home. Yes I do...just because I want to be safe...I everyday kill my freedom in various forms with my own hands & I know when I will become a mother one day...I will be more insecure & will be killing my daughter’s freedom & if I have a son I will make sure he grows up and becomes an example. (Read More Here)

Photographer's Pick

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Note: If you want to know more about the artist click their names and that will lead you to their Facebook page. Those member who do not wish to have this function please send message on my facebook page (Fher Mission Ymas)

Unless noted all articles or items are taken from Facebook Wall post of ArtLover Members or Bloggers Blog. Non-members post are also sometimes shared but we don't provide link and other info. 

** To those new on Tagged ArtLover Group we randomly pick images, post, and blogs that we think are worth immortalizing and therefore re-share them here, just in case our member miss them. We believe that sharing is a powerful tool in uplifting the arts and at the same time unite artist and art lover all around the globe.

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Random Pick 21 (Dynamic Update on TAGroup)

Did you miss our blog? Sorry for the inactivity but we had a life outside the Net you know. Well, again as promised (hmmmm maybe I should stop making promises) Tagged ArtLover Group had pledge for its members to give them the maximum exposure possible on whatever endeavour they wish to be known, or gain an extra advantages on their bussiness venture or simply earn more Likes on their art and blog post. And Hey all of these for Free!!! 

So once again, here we are presenting our 21st Random Pick: Poem by Portia Burton, John Paul Kline's page and a venue where Nude painter converge, then Art works from Mark Anthony Bello, Teodoro Santos, Karmina Fernandez, and Roy Sarmiento. On Events to watch: Fernando Amorsolo Day this coming May 30, 2013. Plus blog of note from Martha Murdy Orlando and Becky Owen's "The Happiness Group"

Roy Sarmiento

Philippines

Mark Anthony Bello

Philippines

Teodoro L. Santos

Philippines

Karmina Fernandez

Philippines

Blog Pick

Martha Orlando Murdy

"Practice Makes (almost) Perfect" from Meditations of my Heart

To become better at any task or skill, we must practice it. The same goes for our Christian walk. Are you hearing the Word of the Lord and putting it into practice every day? If so, your foundation will be rock solid. You can shine the light of Christ into the lives of those around you. You can abide in His peace which passes all understanding. (Read More...)

Poetry Pick

Portia Burton

United Kingdom

Facebook pages to Follow

JP's Art Studio

Click here to Like John Paul Kline's Page

Click here to Like MOWNAN

The Happiness Group

Events Pick

If you still haven't joined us in Facebook follow this Link: Tagged ArtLover Group

Note: If you want to know more about the artist click their names and that will lead you to their Facebook page. Those member who do not wish to have this function please send message on my facebook page (Fher Mission Ymas)

Unless noted all articles or items are taken from Facebook Wall post of ArtLover Members or Bloggers Blog. Non-members post are also sometimes shared but we don't provide link and other info. 

** To those new on Tagged ArtLover Group we randomly pick images, post, and blogs that we think are worth immortalizing and therefore re-share them here, just in case our member miss them. We believe that sharing is a powerful tool in uplifting the arts and at the same time unite artist and art lover all around the globe.

Create Unite Respond Enlighten Share