French master Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) belonged to the generation of artists who succeeded the Impressionists, advancing the exploration of color, adding a new and vibrant palette. Reposted blog.
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Arts Everyday Living: A Cherry Tree in Spring—Rebirth and Reawakening
Reposting of blog. A CHERRY TREE IN SPRING REBIRTH AND REAWAKENING Whatever your history, why not start anew, as if for the first time? What artists will you find on this venture? What visions will you see? It only takes a few steps to begin—and don’t push yourself, relax be free. Why not look […]
Arts Everyday Living: Creativity in a Time of Crisis—Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks
Today were are experiencing the pandemic of the coronavirus. However, sometimes, in moments of crisis, an artist will actually summon his greatest powers of creativity. Edward Hopper’s iconic NIGHT HAWKS is one of the results, done in the period shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December, 1941. In September, 2014, I posted a […]
Arts Everyday Living: An Italian-American Visionary–Dream of the Flower Kingdom
American twentieth century artist Joseph Stella (1877-1946) often depicted the industrial power of the United States, symbolized in modern structures such as the Brooklyn Bridge. However, Flowers, Italy, reflects Stella’s creative bond with his birth country of Italy.
Arts Everyday Living: Japanese Sunrise—Dawn at Sea, Morning Hope
There was never a night or problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. Bernard Williams* Japanese artist Fujishima Takeji (1867-1943) had strong artistic ties with the West; the beauty and drama of nature was a favorite theme. British philosopher Bernard Williams (1929-2003) wrote often about ethical and moral issues. *Source unknown.
Arts Everyday Living: Dreams and Reflections Week—The Art of the Pause
Green, Black, Moyune, Formosa, Congou, Amboy, Pingsuey— No odds the name it knows—ah! Fill a cup of it for me! And, as I clink my china Against your goblet’s brim, My tea in steam shall twine a Fragrant laurel round its rim. James […]
Arts Everyday Living: Matisse and the Rhythm of Life—The Purity of Drawing
Click on the drawings to ENLARGE them. My line drawing is the purest and most direct translation of my emotion. Henri Matisse It’s the second Monday of our Creative Art Journey multi-arts series in Arlington, Virginia (see: October 21 blog) and we’ll be presenting Matisse and the Rhythm of Life. I’ll […]
