Artifacts Gallery

Storyboard Artist: The beginning.

2017-06-14T22:32:00.002-07:00

Telling a compelling story for TV production.

What Pet Should I Get? New Dr. Seuss book to be released...

2015-07-24T17:23:00.000-07:00

Just heard about the Discovery on the news.
After 20 years a new book was discovered...with original artwork and text by the man himself.
New Dr Seuss book to be release in a few days! Pre orders only available at Amazon. My wife is a retired elementary teacher and will want this in her collection. Got one on order to score points with my beautiful, caring wife. Get yours.

What Pet Should I Get?

"This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one’s mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment..."

[from Amazon feature page]

Enjoy with the kids.

Recent views from Twitter vision...

2014-12-01T15:15:00.000-07:00

https://twitter.com/designarts

Kent Looft twitter page with
original pastel painting at Xpu Ha Resort on the Mexican Rivera near Cancun.

Currently updating a new site at KentLooft.com. Featuring New Works, Floral Paintings, Acrylic Botanical Paintings and a few bits from recent Storyboard art projects from Triptent Advertising, Discount Tire and GoDaddy Productions.

Anthony Robbins: Hour of Power

2014-03-06T14:51:00.001-07:00

Storyboards for Commercial Video Production

2009-11-19T13:51:00.000-07:00

Kent Looft, dba Designarts - New film development sketches for Phoenix video production company client. Four out of 16 frames in black & white, pencil.

Portfolio link: http://behance.net/KLooft

Fractal Kitten

2009-01-28T12:05:00.001-07:00

Fractal Kitten, originally uploaded by Haarnaald.

Art meets science in this image of a radiant cyber kitty. Enlarge to fully appreciate. Best regards, Kent

RedShoe2

2009-01-22T14:16:00.001-07:00

RedShoe2, originally uploaded by designartsaz.

Thanks for all the reviews. Great to hear from all. I will develop this piece into a large painting on canvas and will post when completed.

Artist Blogs

2008-07-26T17:17:00.005-07:00

Artist Blogs - Care to share some Link Lovin'?

Just found Alison's Artist Blogs link here at Blogger and this list site opens a new world into artist's blogs and virtual studio visits.

Sometimes Less is More. Art blogs [art-blogging.blogspot.com] is just that. An artist's list without a pitch. Not even a forum. This could be an opportunity to start something new or trace your steps back to the beginning of your own inspirations and works.

Make some new roots at http://art-blogging.blogspot.com/

Investigate and learn...

Kent Looft

360design network is live...

2008-03-10T14:16:00.005-07:00

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Just launched my first Ning network site.

Way cool. Add videos, groups, forums, photo portfolio, music, etc. Crazy hot web 2.o .

Let me know what you think and how I can help your design business grow.

Best regards, akento

Technorati Profile

2007-12-11T15:43:00.000-07:00

Thanks, Gretchen for publishing my article.
Here's my networking profile.

Technorati Profile

Creating Art with Heart

2007-12-07T16:18:00.000-07:00

Here's a recent article I wrote for my artist friend, Gretchen:

Hello, Gretchen. You asked if I would be willing to contribute to your blog at heartaday with an article. Initially, I wasn’t quite sure where your readers might take interest, so I thought this overview might prove insightful and strike some discussion. To begin, I want to congratulate you on choosing to express your art with the HeArt a Day Series.

Reflections. Back in art school, I recall seeing a book that was a series of photos from Europe that consisted of a series of shots of simply, doors. And on the surface it would seem boring and a waste of time viewing much less shooting, but what it revealed was surprising.

Results. The door book viewing provided a portal of reference to people across the diversity of cultures, life styles, values, and position. And while some doors were magnificent with carving and ornamentation - others were profound in their simplicity, color and utility.

Variation on a Theme is an expression that is found in many art forms including music. The masterful works of Johann Sebastian Bach and Beethoven were often expressed with compositions based on a fugue theme that is woven throughout a composition. Today repeating themes are evident in current rap and hip hop music with the use of pre-ecorded audio loops and tracks that overlay the lead vocals. Da Da Da Dum…

One graphic element that occurs in many of your HeArt works I have seen is the spiral element. In a series you may choose to keep some aspects of each work the same – such as size, substrate, media, and a signature element (like your spiral) and alter other criteria such as color, pattern, scale.

The Medium is the message. Or create a series within a series of one design rendered with charcoal, pastel, watercolor and acrylic on different surfaces which will illustrate the range of expression each media brings to the table (easel).

Tell a story. The reason behind your choice of a heart form may be the most significant to center your expression through it. What does it represent to you, your life & family. Is is always happy or sometimes melancholy? How would it be seen thru someone other than yourself? A child? A grandparent? Shakespeare said; How do I love thee? Let me count thy ways….

Best wishes on your journey, Kent

Kent Looft is an author, artist and marketing consultant at Designarts, Inc.
http://www.designartsaz.com/
www.artifactsgallery.blogspot.com/
kent@designartsaz.com

Creating Art with Heart

New Works & Gallery Wraps

2007-10-03T14:01:00.000-07:00

Spice of Life, acrylic on canvas

2007-05-18T17:14:00.000-07:00

Chile Finale, Pastel on Arches

2006-07-19T17:07:00.000-07:00

Bird on Laguna Cliffs

2006-05-26T17:33:00.000-07:00

Toucan Tropics

2006-05-26T17:21:00.000-07:00

Right as Rain

2006-05-26T17:17:00.000-07:00

Birds of Prey

2006-05-26T17:04:00.000-07:00

Friends First

2006-05-26T17:00:00.000-07:00

On Golden Palms

2006-05-26T16:55:00.000-07:00

Sonoran Tapestry

2006-05-26T16:49:00.000-07:00

Shiprock Highlands

2006-05-26T16:48:00.000-07:00

2006-04-07T18:18:00.000-07:00

Deep Blue, Deep Brown, original photo (composite), Holga. A.K. Looft

2006-04-07T16:57:00.000-07:00

Calla Study One - 15x20 pastel on paper. A.K. Looft

New Frames, Old Lens

2006-04-07T16:33:00.000-07:00

Here's a sample of my new shots and some archive shots for a mini "retro" show.

I have scads of studio work images, including painting, charcoal, pastel, etc. and will use this space as a litebox/showcase to consider new work, commissions and promotion. I ordered a site at TheArtistRegistry and will initially focus on setting up a portfolio there and also developing a gallery site to add to my current design business site at www.designartsaz.com.

Let me know your thoughts and constructive input. Thanks for taking the time to review. Best regards, Kent