Melbourne, a thriving cultural metropolis. A mecca for Australians wanting a touch ‘more.’ My friends, my students, they frequent the city and bring back stories to share with me. I’ve yet to go. It is, most definitely, on my list. In a city of 4.8 million people, there is an abundance of art museums, galleries,Continue reading “Beautiful, her words…. (Words To Paint By)”
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Colors of a blue blood Moon
March 31, 1866 was the last time North America saw this eclipse, known as the blue blood moon. The Southern Hemisphere has a more recent viewing: December 30 1982. Still, that is a long wait either way! Moon Inspired Colors…. check. Details….check. My television, the Southern Sky. Inked blue, the nightContinue reading “Colors of a blue blood Moon”
Gardens by the Bay: Face Time
The faces we see. Passing us by. On the walls, crouched in canoes, rising tall as totems. More faces, mirrored in the deep ebony ponds.Perhaps, even a few faces planted somewhere in the gardens. What a wonderful joy to find faces in the Cloud Dome at the Gardens by the Bay. It is …… SingaporeContinue reading “Gardens by the Bay: Face Time”
Finding Art… in Singapore
Where might you see art in Singapore? Two words…. “its everywhere!” I didn’t expect fascinating art creations, sculptures, installations, etc. to literally be around each street corner in Singapore. That was, A Surprise. It was fun, to see artsy things pop up around pretty much where ever I looked. Art SingaporeContinue reading “Finding Art… in Singapore”
Impressionist Colors of the Sea… John Peter Russell
A fine example, a master of the impressionist era. John Peter Russell should not go unnoticed by art lovers. Admittedly, while in America I hadn’t heard of him. Until I moved to Australia and visited the New South Wales Art Gallery. Impressionist Artist What Beautiful colors. Exquisite brush movement. The sensitivityContinue reading “Impressionist Colors of the Sea… John Peter Russell”
Oceans Cool and Breezy
Where do you go, for serenity? The quiet respite, can be found along the soft sandy shores. The sounds of gulls and incoming waves, play like a melody in your mind.
Sky Fire..like JMW Turner
When life mimics art. Over the Indian Ocean the the velvet clouds cloak the sky. No paints in hand. Sunset Skies of Fire A camera, to capture the thoughts I had while looking for that briefest of moments upwards. Wondering…. what Turner felt when he gazed upon the setting sun. How his spirit liftedContinue reading “Sky Fire..like JMW Turner”
just you wait….
Good things are coming – just you wait
3 Fun Textures in Acrylics
Texture and Color are always fun. Relaxing and exciting, at the same time. Gorgeous aquamarines with copper and gold and a deep prussian blue in the first image were beautiful to work with. The Naples Yellow, Cobalt Teal Blue and the soft neutral greys in the next two were ….. Super fun! 3 fun acrylicsContinue reading “3 Fun Textures in Acrylics”
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