Searching the ordinary for the extraordinary
“I have read that the ancients, when they had produced a sound, used to modulate it, heightening and lowering its pitch without departing from the rules of harmony. So must the artist do in working at the nude.” Antonio Canova (November 1, 1757 – October 13, 1822) Italian sculptor from the Republic of Venice celebrated for his marble sculptures that delicately […]
More“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 artist.” Alfred Sisley, Impressionist landscape painter. October 30, 1839 – January 29, 1899 Of all the Impressionists, he was the most consistent in his commitment to painting the landscape […]
More“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 know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies.” Pablo Picasso
MoreHappy 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 of Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange, who purchased a painting that was subsequently presented to James I. Jan Lievens was a friend of Rembrandt […]
More“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 of over 3,000 paintings and illustrator of 112 books. He is best known for his illustrations of Treasure Island, The Last of the Mohicans and […]
More“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; they come and go, bound into the street, are suddenly swallowed up by the sunshine, then come back and sit before you, like persistent symbols […]
More“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 for his urban and coastal scenes.
More“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 Painter
MoreHan van Meegeren (1889 – 1947) Dutch painter and portraitist, who is reputed to be one of the most resourceful art forgers of the 20th century.
MoreHappy 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
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