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I am a conceptual artist and use the visual medium to help explain the world to myself and others.   I specialize in undogmatic reality, which is a term I came up with to inspire a non-bias observer.   I have a very eclectic style which is inspired by my very eclectic life and work in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal and ink.   The vision for each piece determines which style, medium and surface will best convey the subject matter.   My body of work is interdisciplinary, with inspiration being diversely derived from combining literature,...more
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Artist statement

June 10th, 2016

Here is my artist statement.........give it a read and tell me what you think....Thank you! Poetry through art! My name is Reed Novotny and I am a local artist living in Fayetteville, Ar. I work in a variety of mediums including; oil, acrylic, wa... 

Day in the life 9

February 18th, 2016

Well just put up 4 new paintings for people on a budget. I lowered the pricing on the prints and made the originals very affordable. We shall see how that goes. ....and like everything...its for a limited time. 

Day in the life 8

February 3rd, 2016

Well, still at it. Simultaneity working on 6 things at once. Dusted off a painting I have been working on and off on for the last 15 years, started a 2 foot by 3 foot giant landscape scene and tring a production type effort painting 4 similar paint... 

Battle Axe drawing up

January 29th, 2016

Finally got this drawing up. Been done along time. Just been trying to paint spend some time with the family and generally survive. 

Motherboard by Reed Novotny The re-hashing of the old ways have merged with the technologies of today with catastrophic effects. The motherboard or mother earth, as it is referred to, is a conductor. Ancient societies through out the ages harnesse... 

Day in the life 7

January 19th, 2016

Put up new digital art today!! Really like how it turned out. Could really get lost in it and fly away with the story. I have let myself get taken away by movies/t.v. and the Facebook. My reading life has suffered. I think my imagination also ... 

Day in the life 6

January 13th, 2016

Well I wrote a big long blog about my morning so far and the painting I'm currently working on and .....pooof...it disappeared!!!!!!!!AAGGGFHHH!!! I guess if i find some time I will try and re write it...sorry everyone...anyone...Beuoller?... Beuol... 

Day in the life 5

January 12th, 2016

Well....5 ..I at least think it's 5. Skipped a couple days with this ...and put up other interest things so...a little lost. But anyway. Been doing a bunch of different stuff, trying to do the whole marketing thing, learning new skills, searching f... 

Your input please

January 10th, 2016

Have a question for all my friends out there. If you were shopping for some art or wandering around a gallery or fair would you be more likely to buy a print or an original? I know the answer is always depends ....on price, how much you like it, yadd... 

Spiders

January 10th, 2016

Sometimes i wonder how many spiders craw the pages of the site compared to actual people. if anyone has any numbers or ideas i would really like to hear them. 

I diverted

January 8th, 2016

I felt a bit like doing something, light and fun. Went to the flowers. water color on 140lb paper. Turned out nice and fresh. Already have a frame and matting ready for it! 

New digital art work

January 7th, 2016

Check out my newest digital art work I just released into the wild!!! 

Post 4

January 7th, 2016

Well day 4 in the day in the life. Seems to be going ok. haven't seen any sales as of yet but very hopeful. Started that larger canvas last night and just letting it breathe this morning ...not really sure if it is down or not. Have to stare at it ... 

Post 3

January 6th, 2016

Well sorry for the double post yesterday there was some technical difficulties that have now been fixed....well hopefully ...with my fingers crossed. Yesterday ended up being pretty productive day. I got all but one thing done on my list of 9...... 

Blog post 2

January 6th, 2016

Well, this would be post #2.....the title, being the creative genius I am, seemed fitting. Been watching a lot of "What Does an Artist do all Day" series and really have been inspired. I guess the question is ......does anybody have any i... 

Blog post 2...test

January 5th, 2016

Well, this would be post #2.....the title, being the creative genius I am, seemed fitting. Been watching a lot of "What Does an Artist do all Day" series and really have been inspired. I guess the question is ......does anybody have any in... 

Just put up a new painting

December 27th, 2015

Well well it seems I have a blog. Didn't even know it. Just posted a new painting ...i hope everyone will enjoy. Leave some comments , they all always appreciated and helpful.