Maxim Grunin Drawing & Painting: buy art online

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5/16/11

Maxim Grunin Painting

Inseparable, 30"X40", acrylic on canvas, 2011

11/5/10

Making Of An Abstract Painting In Pink by Maxim Grunin. Step 2

Color value at the top is lighter. I painted that first because I want the almost white pink to be very clean, without the darker grades showing in it. Painting light areas is always done with a fresh brush otherwise the old left over colors at the top of the bristles would get into the pure one. I block the entire canvas in before starting to blend the tones together. Having the entire painting under control oppose to just working on small bits until they are done is more productive. This way I can compose and build my work as a whole. Stepping back to evaluate my progress is a must.

Background is done and now I put in the marks that introduce movement. The paint strokes are brushed at different angles with a general vertical direction. I want to feel like I am "lifting up" looking at this new painting. It seems a bit boring if the strokes would just move up and down or if they were too controlled by me. I give in to impulses to make odd gestures that produce more spontaneous strokes. Anything that comes out from underneath my brush is still governed by the physicality of the artist's body. The marks are just more or less conscious under different circumstances. In the end, I have to somehow like what I'm making. I keep an open mind and look for these wonderful discoveries about my own work as I create it.

7/31/10

Painting, Maxim Grunin

Untitled, 16"X20", acrylic on canvas, 2010

2/9/09

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1/2/09

Abstract Paintings by Maxim Grunin.

Angel, 40"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

Tranquil, 30"X40", oil on canvas, 2010

Calm Blue, 30"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

Cool Blue, 40"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

Creamy Strawberry, 30"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

In Gray, 30"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

Precious In Pink, 40"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

Rocking Beige, 30"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

Stormy Blue, 30"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

Sunset Memory, 30"X40", oil on canvas, 2010

Try The Flavor, 30"X30", oil on canvas, 2010 sold

The Flavor, 30"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

Warm And Cool, 40"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

Warm Interest, 40"X30", oil on canvas, 2010

1/1/09

Landscape paintings 2010

Early Evening, 54"X72", acrylic on canvas, 2009, sold

Park Alley After Rain, 30"X36", acrylic on canvas, 2010

Grass In The Field, 24"X60" diptych, acrylic on canvas, 2009, sold

Sunshine, 24"X36", acrylic on canvas, 2010 sold

Sun Shines Through, 30"X40", acrylic on canvas, 2010, sold

In The Park, 24"X18", acrylic on canvas, 2009

In Spring, 30"X40", acrylic on canvas, 2010

Tall Golden, 40"X30", acrylic on canvas, 2008, sold

Woods By The Field, 30"X24", acrylic on canvas, 2010

Harbourfront Toronto, 24"X30", acrylic on canvas, 2010

About Portfolio

Information: maximgruninart@yahoo.ca

In response to questions from students about creating fine art portfolio to apply to university or any other art school, I will provide a description of student portfolio. It may consist of 15-25 works created within the last couple of years prior to applying to programs in visual arts. Student portfolio determines his or her skill level in various art disciplines as well as student's area of interest.

Portfolio requirements are provided by the schools and can usually be found on university’s website. Before considering submitting an application for enrollment, students can visit that particular school’s open house in order to be firm about their choice. School’s requirements often change and vary. Students should inquire about the open house dates, programs description, academic and portfolio requirements in order to prepare for application submission.

Here is an overview of areas of art studies offered by post secondary schools in North America: Drawing and Painting, Design, Animation, Integrated Media (film, photography, audio, performance and more), Sculpture, Printmaking, Curatorial Studies, Art Theory and History.

Some schools clearly outline what is expected from applicants regarding their portfolios. For example, Sheridan College School of Animation will provide a list of specific skills and number of projects to be completed by the candidates. Other schools only specify the dimensions and the number of works necessary for evaluation. Highly sought after programs with specific portfolio requirements demand certain degree of skill proficiency. Students are expected to already have some education in fine art, for example, Life Drawing courses must be taken in order to complete required Figure Drawing projects. In general, when entering undergraduate programs, students have to demonstrate broad range of interest in visual art and present works that best describe their ability.

Applicant’s portfolio does not have to cover every area of fine art. Students come with different backgrounds in art education. Some will have variety of skills obtained from High School Art Programs and others will be more focused, for example, on photography or Flash Animation. However, there are recommended portfolio components that the judges will consider valuable. Candidates with strong drawing skills gain a considerable edge, which is why 2-3 sketchbooks must be included in student’s portfolio. Taking classes proves very useful. Students who learn from professional artists are often able to demonstrate higher levels of skill proficiency then those who rely on High School courses or on no courses at all. Candidates who invested in extra curricular art education gain invaluable training, experience and mentor-ship that contributes to their over all success when it comes to acceptance in post secondary programs.