John Gerber, Minneapolis Fine Artist and Designer. His fine art has been shown in fine galleries, and spans a large range of styles, moods and sizes. Come to the site and see what it is all about! https://www.johngerber.com/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 14:34:29 -0700 https://www.johngerber.com/blog/finding-your-style https://www.johngerber.com/blog/finding-your-style <p>How do you know what "goes"?</p><p>Well, in art there are no rules. Yes, there certainly are things that work and don't work.</p><p>I can do a custom piece to fit your space with color and scale... but if my art isn't your cup of tea:</p><p><strong>Here are a few helpful sites to get you going in the direction to finding perfect art that has meaning</strong>:</p><p>https://fineartamerica.com/blogs/selecting-the-right-art-for-your-home.html</p><p>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dering-hall/8-must-read-tips-before-b_b_6465636.html</p><p>http://www.griffingalleryfineart.com</p><p>I will add to this list over time.</p><a href=https://www.johngerber.com/blog/finding-your-style>Read More</a> Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:00:00 -0700 https://www.johngerber.com/blog/graffiti-when-is-it-art https://www.johngerber.com/blog/graffiti-when-is-it-art <div>There are many schools of thought about graffiti. Is it art only when it defaces property and has a taste of illegality and property destruction?</div> <div>Or... is it only art when there is no harm and it can be judged solely on its artistic merit?</div> <div>Here are a few intriguing perspectives on the idea...</div> <div>Both Sides: The <a href="http://yourwebsite.com" target="_blank">DEBATE</a></div><div>This one tends to say YES it is art: <a href="http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/fall07/sanchez/art.html" target="_blank">Art Through Vandalism</a></div><div>This article looks at both sides:<a href="http://theconversation.com/not-all-graffiti-is-vandalism-lets-rethink-the-public-space-debate-38972" target="_blank"> Rethinking Graffiti</a></div><div>This post thinks Graffiti is NOT art:  <a href="http://www.creationtips.com/graffiti.html" target="_blank">POSING AS ART</a></div><a href=https://www.johngerber.com/blog/graffiti-when-is-it-art>Read More</a> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:00:00 -0700 https://www.johngerber.com/blog/life-of-an-artist https://www.johngerber.com/blog/life-of-an-artist <div>Some say it's easy, some not...</div> <div>This was an interesting discussion on the topic:</div> <div><a href="http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-the-life-of-an-artist-difficult">"Is the life of an Artist difficult?"</a></div> <div>Let's talk about it!</div><a href=https://www.johngerber.com/blog/life-of-an-artist>Read More</a> Sun, 14 Jun 2015 22:00:00 -0700 https://www.johngerber.com/blog/is-chicago-is-not-chicago https://www.johngerber.com/blog/is-chicago-is-not-chicago <div>(This Blog is in-Prog)</div> <div>Where else can you see 30,000 pieces of priceless art?</div> <div>This recent trip to Chicago was inspiring and amazing.</div> <div>Chicago is a great art town, and the galleries and their owners have a great instinct for design.</div><div><a href="http://www.artic.edu/visit" target="_blank" title="Art Institute Chicago">Art Institute Chicago Website</a></div> <div>Museum Hours</div> <ul> <li><span>Open daily 10:30–5:00 | Thursday until 8:00</span></li> <li><span>The museum is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.</span></li> <li><span>Free Thursday Evenings</span></li> <li><span>General admission to the Art Institute of Chicago is free to Illinois residents every Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.</span></li> </ul><a href=https://www.johngerber.com/blog/is-chicago-is-not-chicago>Read More</a>