Art Vs Photography
Recently, as I’ve been getting more and more into photography, people have been asking questions along the lines of, “Are you still painting?” or “Which do you like better, art or photography?”. The answer to the first question is easy… yes! The second one is a little tougher to answer. I love both art and photography for different reasons. So, here’s a little ‘pros and cons’ list for art and photography (or, at least for my personal feelings about each): Art Pros: - allows me to be very creative - I feel I have been able to...
Read MoreWhat Am I Doing This For?
What Am I Doing This For? Why I don’t actually want to pursue becoming a full-time artist. At first glance, that title might seem a little depressing. The question isn’t one of, “What am I doing? I should just give up!”, but rather, “What is my motivation for doing what I do?”. Recently, I’ve been trying to think of ways that I can market my photography. The good ole staples of weddings, portraits, and commercial stock photography have crossed my mind. After giving all of them some consideration, I realized that I actually...
Read MoreMethod to My Madness: My Creative Process
I often have other artists and admirers of my work inquire as to how I go about creating one of my expressionistic portraits. I used to be pretty vague when answering them, as every piece was really a new experience and I really hadn’t solidified my creative process. Although I do believe that my work will always evolve, I have gradually become more and more confident in creating a new piece. Now, I will be the first to admit that my process is somewhat unorthodox. I have very little classical training, so the vast majority of what I do is self-taught (or more accurately, self-discovered)....
Read MoreCreativity Vs Cash: Staying True to My Artistic Vision
A funny thing happens when we start comparing ourselves to others: we stop staying true to ourselves. This couldn’t be more true than when it comes to being an artist. There is always going to be someone who is more talented, more successful and more creative than you. Every time I have a show that doesn’t go well or during a low point in the season for sales (late winter/spring is the longest stretch), I often question whether I’m creating the type of art I should be creating. I misinterpret my lack of sales as a sign that maybe I should create something more marketable....
Read MoreWhat Inspires Me?
“Why do you only paint women?” Whether I’m at a show or in the classroom, that’s by far the question I get asked most often. I usually reply with, “Because it’d be weird if I only painted guys”. That’s really my humorous attempt to cover up that I’m actually offended by the question. You see, I wouldn’t be offended if people asked because they were trying to gain insight into what inspires me. However, it usually comes across as, “You should probably be painting something else”. Perhaps I should take a step back,...
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Joe Reimer is a Canadian artist based out of Edmonton, Alberta. His works are full of movement, texture, colour, and emotion. Although many great artists have inspired his work, Joe prides himself on creating art that is unique in both style and composition. He finds inspiration for his art from many different sources, which can be seen in the diversity of his works. Currently, he is a full-time art and design teacher at a secondary school in the Edmonton area. Please feel free to contact Joe if you have any questions or inquiries about his work.