ART EXPANDS OUR WORLD AND LIBERATES OUR SOUL! German artist Marrel Jacob (1613/1614-1681) was renowned for his still life paintings; he worked in both his native country as well as Utretcht, Netherlands during the Dutch Golden Age.
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Arts Everyday Living: Two Women with Sunflowers and Moonflowers—A Gift to the World
Just click on the blog……. We are still experiencing technical difficulties, so enjoy this reprise of an earlier blog. TWO WOMEN WITH SUNFLOWERS & MOONFLOWERS A GIFT TO THE WORLD After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world. Christian Dior British artist George Dunlop […]
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of A Russian Artist–Colors, Colors, and More Colors
In a previous blog, I spotlighted the floral work of Russian artist Boris Kustodiev (1878-1927) above. Have you ever seen such striking purples and lavenders in a bouquet of flowers? The arrangement, too, is overflowing with vitality and energy, barely contained by its vase. Kustodiev, who was an active painter, stage designer, and book illustrator […]
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of a Woman Artist—the Exotic Flowers of South Africa
British painter Marianne North (1830-1890) was multi-talented, combining her knowledge of biology and botany with artistic expressiveness. She also traveled widely, from her home in England to the Caribbean to Asian destinations.
Arts Everyday Living: Flowers in Art—Have You Seen the Christmas Rose?
Enjoy the aftermath of Christmas with this unforgettable bouquet of roses by Swedish artist Carl Larsson (1853-1919).
Arts Everyday Living: Roses in November—the Warmth of Color & Textures
French artist Edouard Vuillard (1868-1940) often created interiors and still lifes, filled with rich colors and complex patterns.
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of Renoir–Supreme Flower Lover
How could I resist spotlighting another masterpiece by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a revelation of spectacular color.
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of Edouard Manet—the Art of the Exquisite
French master Edouard Manet (1832-1883) created some of the most exquisite flowers in the history of art during the last year of his lfe.
Arts Everyday Living: Autumn is Coming—Woman with Chrysanthemums
Romanian artist Stefan Luchian (1868-1916) eventually achieved success in his country, but also had to struggle with chronic disease of multiple sclerosis.
Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of a Naive Artist—A Timeless Bouquet
French artist Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was self-taught, creating a unique vision of art, from colorful floral arrangements (as seen before) to exotic jungle scenes.
