Friday, January 17, 2014

Friday Art & History Feature - The Art of Karol Bak

I recently discovered another amazing artist - Karol Bak.

Karol was born in Poland in 1961. He studied in the State School of Fina Arts in Poznan and finished his studies with two honorary diplomas. For awhile, he worked with copperplate engraving and drawing, but in the 90s he switched to canvas. The primary theme of his paintings is women's beauty. His style is unique and evocative. He currently lives in Poznan, Poland.

You can find more paintings by Karol Bak on his website: Karol Bak










How do you like the art of Karol Bak? Have a favorite artist you want to see featured? Share with me.
Karol Bak was born in 1961 in Kolo, Poland. From 1984 to 1989 he studied at the State School of Fine Arts (now ASP) in Poznan, at the Graphic Art Department. He completed his studies with two prized diplomas, at prof. Tadeusz Jackowski’s graphic studio, and at prof. Jaroslaw Kozlowski’s drawing studio. After graduation in 1989 Bak dealt with copperplate engraving and drawing. For the next few years he was busy with designing and took part in his artistic travels. In the second half of the 90s he started to paint on canvas, and from 2000 he has been engaged in it professionally. Bak paints using oil on canvas and often works on a few paintings at the same time. The main theme of his paintings is a women's beauty. Many of his figurative works have been inspired by myth and mythology. The artist’s works combine the following subject cycles as: “Sailing-ship”, “Dialogs”, “Cocoons”, “Aureoles”, “Four elements”, “Judyta and Salome”. Karol Bak’s paintings were displayed on a dozen or so individual exhibitions, and on group exhibitions, mainly in Poland, Germany, and Holland.
Nowadays Karol Bak deals with easel painting and wall-painting, applied graphics, and also designing, and interior decoration. He lives and works in Poznan, Poland.
- See more at: http://insideyourart.com/artists/Karol-Bak#sthash.MwzIi1zW.dpuf
Karol Bak was born in 1961 in Kolo, Poland. From 1984 to 1989 he studied at the State School of Fine Arts (now ASP) in Poznan, at the Graphic Art Department. He completed his studies with two prized diplomas, at prof. Tadeusz Jackowski’s graphic studio, and at prof. Jaroslaw Kozlowski’s drawing studio. After graduation in 1989 Bak dealt with copperplate engraving and drawing. For the next few years he was busy with designing and took part in his artistic travels. In the second half of the 90s he started to paint on canvas, and from 2000 he has been engaged in it professionally. Bak paints using oil on canvas and often works on a few paintings at the same time. The main theme of his paintings is a women's beauty. Many of his figurative works have been inspired by myth and mythology. The artist’s works combine the following subject cycles as: “Sailing-ship”, “Dialogs”, “Cocoons”, “Aureoles”, “Four elements”, “Judyta and Salome”. Karol Bak’s paintings were displayed on a dozen or so individual exhibitions, and on group exhibitions, mainly in Poland, Germany, and Holland.
Nowadays Karol Bak deals with easel painting and wall-painting, applied graphics, and also designing, and interior decoration. He lives and works in Poznan, Poland.
- See more at: http://insideyourart.com/artists/Karol-Bak#sthash.MwzIi1zW.dpuf

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Quote of the Day




Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise. - 

~ Anonymous

Monday, January 13, 2014

Quote of the Day




Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

~ Albert Einstein

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Writer's Rebel Creed 2014 & How to Achieve Your Writing Goals article links

This year, I pledge to renew my commitment to writing and to stay accountable to myself as far as my goals - writing and otherwise.

And so, I, once again, take the Writer's Rebel Creed commitment. If you'd like add your name to the Writer's Rebel Creed 2014, click on the image below.

http://writersally.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-writers-creed-for-2014.html

And to help you with achieve your writing goals this year, here are a few links to articles that can give you an extra boost of inspiration and motivation that you need:

How To Meet Your Writing Goals in 2014

How To Set Achievable Writing Goals for 2014

Setting Effective Writing Goals

On Virtues and Struggles of Perseverance and Discipline - (previous article from this blog)

True Grit (For Writers) - (previous article from this blog)



What are you writing goals for this year? How are you planning on achieving them? Know of any other good articles or motivational resources? Please share.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Quote of the Day





Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. Let the challenges make you strong.

~ Unknown.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Giveaways & Contests in the Writing World - Week of January 6th



Yep, that was enough of that thing called resting and relaxing! Back to work, people! ;) To help you with the transition back, there's a number of great giveaways and contests, though!

Today, Sharing Links and Wisdom  is hosting a stop on the A Change of Heart Blurb Blitz Tour by Barbara Longley. Comment for a chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Check out the other stops listed in the post for more chances to win.


Expresso Reads is hosting a stop on the Stir Me Up Tour by Sabrina Elkins. Check out and character spotlight and enter to win some cool stuff.

Candace's Book Blog is hosting a stop on Bella Street's Kiss Me, I'm Yours Blog Tour. Check out her favorite top ten time travel novels, and enter for a chance to win two of the e-books in the series, as well as a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Theresa M. Jones is hosting a stop on Soul Slam Tour by Allie Burton. Check out an excerpt and enter for a chance to win a $50 Amazon or B&N Gift Card!

Bookhounds - Books, Gardens & Dogs is interviewing Charlotte Stein, the author of Control. Enter for a chance to win a coy of the novel.

 Looking for a writing contest? Enter the 83rd Annual Writing Competition from Writer's Digest? Early Bird entry deadline is May 5th. Prizes include a chance to win $3,000 cash, get a one-on-one attention with four editors or agents and much more. And the winner will be announced on the cover of Writer's Digest!






*As always, please contact me for the inclusion of your contests/giveaways into the Monday Contests and Giveaways in the Writing World posts.

Have fun and good luck! 

Also, don't forget to become a follower of this blog to make sure you catch giveaways coming soon!



Wednesday, January 1, 2014

A Very Happy And Blessed New Year to You and Yours! 
May it be a great year for everyone!


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