Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:24:27 -0800WeeblyFri, 07 Oct 2011 19:51:59 -0800http://www.gregorymorss.com/2/post/2011/10/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit5.htmlSteve Jobs----


God took a man who molded our world and we still
need him. Every time I use my mouse I think of Steve. God must of have a plan
for him and needed him at a higher power but we the world and the entire world
need Steve back.  We need him to
continue to drive us forward in a world where no one thinks outside of the box
any longer. We need Steve Jobs to drive us harder than before and create our
tomorrow.


God Bless You Steve Jobs and may you always be the power and the
driving force to create more than we
imagine……………………………………………………

]]>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:49:28 -0800http://www.gregorymorss.com/2/post/2011/10/steve-jobs-super-genius1.htmlWed, 10 Aug 2011 16:21:20 -0800http://www.gregorymorss.com/2/post/2011/08/what-recession.htmlSo the last 3 months have been crazy – I sold over 30 paintings
and created 8 custom commission pieces. My customers are law firms and banker from the east coast to Canada. It seems interesting and overwhelming at times keeping up with all this. However, I’ll take the business all day and art lives even in bad economic times. 
I also spoke to a world renowned Abstract Artist recently and she
advised me my prices were 3 times to low. The way it works is raise the price of your work and collector’s will purchase; otherwise you’re limited to the day to day buyer. A collector wants to say “I spent $3000 on this piece”not $500. So,
In Sept of this year, I will raise my prices 3x and go for the brass ring.
Knowing that a Abstract Artist at the top love my work and is willing to coach me is awesome.
 So thank you world for a wonderful 3 months and all you artist
out there…keep painting and promoting…….

]]>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:59:30 -0800http://www.gregorymorss.com/2/post/2011/02/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit4.htmlSo here we are in the year 2011...how strange it seems that time passed so quickly from last year. As for Art – the first 6 weeks of this year has been so busy...and somehow, I created 6 awesome new pieces that are much different in design and color blends than before. I swore this year would be different and I have accomplished it. I do paint with any feelings; I just love to create good work that I would hang in my house. I have other artist friends who are having a great year and the prices of there is $2k to $6k..

 

I tend to think art has its buyers hiding out there waiting for the perfect formula of design and color…some have tapped into it and I hope this year I find my special source to tap into too. I also have found that even as I paint freely and without thought, my work in some ways resembles other pieces by other artists and for that I apologize. However, I will continue because I never intended on it to be like anyone else. I’m not sure who reads my blogs or cares, but my thoughts are that someone will relate and know what I am talking about. Here we go full force into 2011 without thought or plan……

]]>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:06:49 -0800http://www.gregorymorss.com/2/post/2010/09/art-festivals-and-shows.htmlSo many time I show at galleries I find such a rich group of people searching for a special piece that reminds them of something or a time and place. But I also find many people come for the free food and drinks..you could get frustrated or you can simply enjoy the company. I have been wanting to do some Art festivals but the costs are getting so high and with the current economy, I wonder if I will break even..
The world of art can be such a fulltime job with festivals and gallery shows along with finding time to paint new pieces or experiment with all the ideas I have.
Working fulltime, painting fulttime and making it all work far to many artists know this is tough for some. I have met some artist that have quit everything in they're lives to simply paint..but I know I need to build a solid foundation to retire on through investments and other associated activites...but deep down inside, I want to say fuck it and just paint......damn...life has far to many choices...]]>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:49:34 -0800http://www.gregorymorss.com/2/post/2010/07/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit3.htmlAwesome Month for Art! I have met so many great people over the last few months and I have many new opportunities to show my work in San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. But the cost to do these shows holds me back. Not that it would not be worth paying so much to be part of these great festivals and shows...just a large amount of money I do not have additional reserves for....what to do????
So I sit and ponder where to go, pick one, don't do it, do it.....the mind is not the simple place it use to be...however, I keep producing more art and selling it...The mystical and magical universe bless me day after day...]]>Fri, 14 May 2010 20:23:14 -0800http://www.gregorymorss.com/2/post/2010/05/so-many-paintings-to-paint.htmlSo I have all these canvases....so many ideas and where to start. Most the time I just go for it but this time or this instance I'm stuck. I have some pieces with my texture aplied but not sure where to start with color...so the canvas sits waiting for the moment when I just jump up and start painting. I like to say I don't think to much I just paint but that would be a lie. Some piece I spend time measuring for perfection and these applying my color without and precision or thought. I could paint flowers pieces all and night, but I just finished 7 pieces for Mother's Day and want to move on to other ideas...geez..where to begin. It's also tough when you have a job you love and feel the need to work at night or over the weekend then your fighting between work and art. I suppose life could be much worse and I shouldn't bitch. I have so many canvases or various sizes and I want to play with so much color and design..maybe, without notice, without thought, without precision I will just go for it and find that they all become something other than I sat thinking of from the start. This is the beauty of art and the soul of a painting..it simply becomes........]]>Sun, 02 May 2010 13:13:15 -0800http://www.gregorymorss.com/2/post/2010/05/flower-art-and-mothers-day.htmlSo I started painting flowers again for Mother's day. It seems each year I create all new paintings around Mother's Day. My mom always has been my hero. Here or not she will be with me forever..she stood up for me, took care me and nurtured me into the artist and man I am today...I love you Mom!

The Flower paintings this became a quick series and one customer. I grabbed a bunch 24"x36" canvases ( good canvases) and just started last week paintings away..next thing you know-BAM! 6 pieces are done and one sold with customer request, my buddy in Texas wanted smaller matching ends. Will be shipping the Custom "Sienne 2" 1st of the week in hope it gets to him for Mother's day..

Take care of your Mother's....]]>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:47:27 -0800http://www.gregorymorss.com/2/post/2010/04/the-artist-and-his-art.htmlI’m often asked where I get my inspiration from. To answer this is easy…Silence. Sometimes the greatest inspiration is silence and the sound of your thoughts. I believe that some artist thrive in this environment, a heaven a place where it’s only you. Just like the marathon runner who will tell you that when they run, they go into another place of thought and sound. So does the artist…

The artist world is a place like a new planet full of different and far reaching theories and thoughts unlike the basic world which most live in. Unless you’re a true artist, this world is light years away thus explaining why many never see what the artist sees or feels but then again the Art of Abstraction is without reason and questioning it brings no answer.

My thoughts are strange and different. In my art I try to share those thoughts.  I love to touch and feel, I love people and crowds, but in my world of painting, there is only me and a loneliness which is enjoyed. I'm kept company by my thoughts, my canvas and the silence. But I yearn after wards for touch, sound, and others...it’s a bit odd I guess.

When I am on the ocean in a kayak and sitting there at sea…you hear nothing really…the splashing of the water up against the kayak, a bird flies by, and sea otters diving and swimming. It’s silent, the view is amazing..The ocean is rolling under you and you are alone. It inspires thinking and looking closer at color and its existence. Don’t be afraid to let your mind think and turn..great ideas can come from nowhere else but you.]]>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:30:15 -0800http://www.gregorymorss.com/2/post/2010/04/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit1.htmlSelling your art is an art in itself. For years I have sold my work online. I use my personal website and Yessy.com . I have sold hundreds of pieces amd created a personal client group which always brings me commissioned pieces. However, this week I put on sale all of my art, I want to clear my gallery and to make room for new and exciting pieces that I will be creating. Some are very large and room would be nice. A week ago I posted the sale. It's intresting that I have yet to hear from one customer about a piece on sale. It's seems strange because I have emails everyday or sel a piece once  a week..but it's an erie calm. Some people have told me to mark my work up. I want to sell my art not just create and store it. Nothing motivates you more than someone out of the blue picking a piece and buying it. The stories that my customers share with me about how a piece reminds them of something or someone are amazing. So, let's see what happens after the month of April, let's see if putting my art on sale was a good a good idea of not. Enjoy Arpil, it's when the seasons change and the warmth of the sun feels like heaven.]]>