You can find out how to be mysterious and stand out onI know a few people who follow these tips, but I'm not sure it's working for them.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Searching for Gaudy Frames
While doing a search for "gaudy frames", I found this funny cat image. linkIt made me laugh. I was just thinking about the current trend to frame paintings in gaudy, ridiculous frames, even cartoon art. Don't get me wrong, I love frames. But, some paintings are all frame and no substance, if you know what I mean. I think sometimes it's the easy way out for lazy artists.
Amazing Collection of Antique Beadwork
Banjo Wall Hanging
Frame
Iroquois pin cushions
I came across an amazing collection of antique beadwork (1840's-1930's) online at:
Have a look - if you like this kind of stuff. I absolutely love it. It's so "me".
"This page is adapted from text and pictures published in the program of the Sertoma Million Dollar Antique Show. The pictures were taken by Chip Hunt and the text is by Dolores Elliott. The beadwork was exhibited at the antique show and is from the collection of Dolores Elliott."
Closing Reception, Deep Pop Exhibit NY
"Feed the Bear Blues" painting by Amy Crehore in Deep Pop Show
Last two days to see the DEEP POP SHOW curated by Andrew Michael Ford at the Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery, Iona College, 715 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY. There is an ART & DESSERT CLOSING RECEPTION Thursday, February 21st, 2008, Noon -3:00 pm - for those who happen to live nearby. Please contact Andrew Michael Ford at Ad Hoc Art about the artwork in this show. List of participants here (scroll down).
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Banana Book Author on the Radio
Banana Book by Dan Koeppel
Click to enlarge (framed, signed print of "The Banana Eater" by Amy Crehore- only 40 in the edition)On Feb 11, 2008 Dan Koeppel was interviewed on Public Radio's International Marketplace. Follow this LINK . And, yesterday he was interviewed on NPR. Dan is the author of the book, "Banana: The Fate of the Fruit that Changed the World". Here's the link to his Banana blog where you can find out more. He never fails to come up with interesting banana news. There are links to these stories and there are links to buy his book.
He blogged about my oil painting, "The Banana Eater", a few months ago and now it is a framed print from Pressure Printing. Someone who recently bought one of these prints wrote to me the other day and was amazed at the way the painted bananas glowed in the picture. I just want to say thanks again to Dan for blogging my painting and congratulations on his book and interview(s). And, thanks to Brad Keech for doing such a superb job on "The Banana Eater" print. Here's the link to the making of this amazing print.
The Art of Amy Crehore
The Humor of Cranach the Elder
Venus Standing in a Landscape
Venus with Cupid Stealing Honey
Cupid Complaining to Venus
Venus and CupidLucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553) had a great sense of humor. He painted a lot of pictures of Venus or Venus and Cupid together. Some of his nudes are discreetly and gracefully holding pieces of fabric over their private parts, but often the fabric is transparent so you have to wonder what it's for. Maybe he was being ironic and maybe he was just having fun painting see-through fabric. Cupid is stealing "honey" from Venus in one picture and complaining to her in another. Venus also has a big crazy hat on. Why? I don't care, I love it! Cranach the Elder had a wonderful narrative folk-art style with a great sense of design. I like these tall panels for standing figures. I am working on a painting right now that has a tall format.
Thanks to Femme, Femme, Femme for reminding me of Cranach. There will be a show of Cranach the Elder at the Royal Academy of Arts from March-June, 2008
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