Blog — Creative Process

The Making of Duet - Slideshow Video

Posted by Trae Mundt on December 31, 2020

This little painting was so much fun to paint. I love carnations, and these carnations were given to me on my birthday by my Mom. When I was painting "Duet" an overwhelming feeling of gratitude swept over me. I have a wonderful mother. To see a short slideshow video click the link below. I hope you enjoy the video! ~...

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The Making of Henrietta - Slideshow Video

Posted by Trae Mundt on November 16, 2020

It's always a lot of fun to sit down and starting painting. Before I do that I spend some time thinking about the design and composition by drawing a few rough sketches. When I like what I see, I begin to imagine all the possible color combinations. I love to look back through the pictures to see how the painting...

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Rockstar Kids - Let Them Play

Posted by Trae Mundt on September 11, 2020

We all know one. I grew up in a household where music was appreciated and celebrated. As youngsters my brother and I took up musical instruments, and on a recent blog post I shared my brother was the talented one. I was not. He loved music. He had an ear for it! During high school he was in a rock...

The Mystery of Color

Posted by Trae Mundt on May 19, 2020

Even when we're not aware of the influence, colors affect us. I bet we've all seen a color combination that just doesn't work! To avoid these awkward moments artists use the Color Wheel to make wise color choices. Before I begin painting, I spend some time playing with color combinations in my mind as I look at my Color Wheel....