Blog — Creative Process

Bear Characters

Posted by Trae Mundt on February 18, 2021

I was visiting my Mom in California when the idea for a baby Bearie Blvd. Bears® character was discussed. She has always supported my art endeavors and has been my "go to" person for advice and guidance. We like to brainstorm ideas, and then it's my job to create the character and bring it to life with form and color....

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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Tags: Colorful Paintings, Creative Process, Flowers, Oil Paintings, Video

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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Tags: Bearie Blvd. Bears®, Colorful Paintings, Creative Process, Happiness, Oil Paintings, Video

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....