“Creating Art”
By Fred Appell
Most of my life I’ve been interested in creating art, not as a profession but a serious hobby. I also wrote art reviews for the local Minneapolis paper, had a period when I was casting bronze sculptures, had work used to illustrate books. Now in my retirement, it has been a challenge to grow in my work. Fortunately I have had a lot of encouragement from friends, a regular following on Facebook, (and an occasional sale as I have improved).
A little bit about the images I chose for this article. I have painted many of the houses of Great Cranberry Island, Maine and will be publishing a book.
My group of Urban Sketchers in San Miguel de Allende has, during Covid, issued challenges. The cartoon is my answer to “paint your pet” when I have none. The black and white silhouettes are torn paper “cutouts,” an art form which is unusual and distinct to me. Of course there are sailboats and the sea. And I draw from the model every Tuesday night.
My email is smafederico@gmail.com and FaceBook: Frederick Appell photos.
Tip: Hover your mouse over any image on which you’d like to linger, and click the left or right arrow below the artwork to restart the slideshow.
Maine seascape watercolor 16 x 20
We welcome your comments below.
Beautiful artwork. Congratulations and thanks fir sharing!!
Nice work Fred. Love the Maine scenes.
Great work, and from Minnesota you bet ‘cha!
Folks-
the slide show is great but much reduced so the cartoon “Ants as Pets “ got dropped
Fred
Oops! Fred, I apologize for the omission. I’ve now added your whimsical sketch, “Ants as Pets,” to the mix. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful works with us.
Kind regards,
Jean
Very nice work, with vivid colors. I especially liked the house on Great Cranberry Island and the Starbucks in San Miguel de Allende. Many thanks for sharing!
Haven’t had the pleasure of knowing you, Fred, but your wonderful art speaks volumes about your heart and soul. Thanks for sharing with us classmates.
Fred— this is gorgeous stuff , it’s force beautifully controlled. Is it all watercolor? Have you exhibited?
Reegsrds chris
Good stuff, Fred! Wonderful technique in a medium I couldn’t even dare to try! (I was sure anything I did try would end up like a 4-year-old’s finger painting. I stuck to photography…!) Lovely colour, light, & composition!
Norm, I’ve been wanting to get in touch with you. Please send your e-address to steve1480@mac.com?
Fred, Glad to see you are persuing your passion. I especially like the one of you sketching. Jay
Very nice, Fred. I well remember the little bronzes you submitted to the 2002 Reunion show and enjoy the light hearted touch here. Is the tardy Christmas angel a drawing on paper?
Beautiful work, Fred!
light-sensitive and lyrical