Whether you’re creating fine lines or covering large areas of the canvas, the type and shape of the brush you use in oil painting matters. Finding the perfect brush for your style of painting can take some time, but don’t fret! Trial and error is normal (and encouraged). Here are... Read More »
Whether I’m dealing with something serious or just frustrated by crazy Memphis drivers while traveling from the art gallery in Downtown to my home in East Memphis, my outlet to deal with anger is painting. Sometimes it helps to paint soft and soothing pieces when I need to kick back... Read More »
There is nothing more I love than painting. I love the way my imagination gets to run wild while I’m thinking of my next piece. I love the process of picking out a canvas. I love mixing various oil paints together to create my own custom colors. However, there is... Read More »
It’s May already?! Time sure has been flying by, but I’m excited to say that I now have some time to start planning for South Main Trolley Nights! Not sure what Trolley Night is? Let me explain. Since September 2000, the South Main Association has put on the street festival... Read More »
Not all artists’ paintings tell a story, but most of the abstract pieces I create at the art gallery do. They are usually based on things I’ve experienced – past and present, or things that I perceive for the future. When I painted this abstract piece two years ago, I... Read More »
For those who do not understand the purpose behind abstract art pieces, like those at my art gallery, the works may seem to be too busy, too colorful, too…abstract. Because of this, I’ve made it my mission to help everyone grasp the beauty behind each and every painting! Understanding... Read More »
Living in a city like Memphis that strives to help those in need, makes finding charitable organizations to give back to an easy task – and one that I enjoy immensely. Whether I am donating a painting for an auction, giving away a portion (or all) of the proceeds from... Read More »
Cold temps have you down? Me too. Being stuck inside for the winter months doesn’t have to be a drag, though. Any room can be transformed into a place that brings excitement and joy. Think of all the man caves in the world that are filled with memorabilia from favorite... Read More »
While I love to visit with excited homeowners looking for the perfect piece to put above their mantle, I also enjoy helping business owners brighten up their work spaces with my abstract pieces. Liven up bare walls with colorful abstract oil paintings from Memphis’s downtown abstract art gallery. Paradise Café... Read More »
To some, abstract art may seem like colors randomly thrown onto a canvas, but to artists and those who appreciate the craft, it is so much more. Sue Layman’s art gallery isn’t just filled with abstract art, it’s filled with stories. In Sue’s own words: “Every piece of abstract art... Read More »