“Though the artist must remain master of his craft, the surface, at times raised to the highest pitch of loveliness, should transmit to the beholder the sensation which possessed the … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Alfred Sisley
“Where I was born and where and how I have lived is unimportant. It is what I have done with where I have been that should be of interest.” Georgia … Continue reading Georgia O’Keeffe
“We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Pablo Picasso
Happy Birthday, Jan Lievens (October 24, 1607 – June 4, 1674) A Dutch painter whose career started at the age of 12. In 1620, he came to the attention … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Jan Lievens
“Painting and illustration cannot be mixed—one cannot merge from one into the other.” Newell Convers Wyeth aka N.C.Wyeth October 22, 1882 – October 19, 1945 American artist and illustrator, creator … Continue reading Happy Birthday, N.C. Wyeth
“The sixteen people around you in a rolling motor bus are in turn and at the same time one, ten, four, three; they are motionless and they change places; … Continue reading Happy Belated Birthday, Umberto Boccioni
“Art, to me, is the interpretation of the impression which nature makes upon the eye and brain.” Childe Hassam October 17, 1859 – August 27, 1935 American Impressionist Painter, noted … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Childe Hassam
“I create the painting in my mind, color gives me inspiration, passion is very important, so I am looking for radiance, with all my soul.” Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French Rococo … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Jean-Antoine Watteau
Han van Meegeren (1889 – 1947) Dutch painter and portraitist, who is reputed to be one of the most resourceful art forgers of the 20th century.
“I have a great desire to paint her portrait and have reason to think she would allow it and is waiting for someone to propose this homage to her beauty. … Continue reading A Paris Scandal – Madame X
Happy Birthday to the artist and illustrator who gave us the magnificent illustrations for the novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs – Tarzan and John Carter of Mars
