Here's what I did yesterday on the new painting.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
What am I up to?
Finished a preliminary drawing for a new painting.
(copyright Amy Crehore 2012)
(copyright Amy Crehore 2012)
Let's hope I can figure this one out. Here's the beginning.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Woodblock Prints of the Sino-Japanese War 1894-95
These are amazing! Japanese Meiji woodblock prints were churned out by the dozens during the Sino-Japanese War 1894-1895. They were mostly imaginative images based on news reports (done by many different artists). One artist, who produced more than 70 prints, was Kobayashi Kiyochika (a few examples of his excellent work are shown above- from the Sharf Collection, Museum of Fine Arts Boston). There are more images and story to be found on this beautiful site:
(Throwing Off Asia II by John W. Dower, MIT edu)
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Oregon Coast Tour 1940
Bathers at Cannon Beach in 1940
LINK for the coast tour, photos taken in 1940 (Oregon State Archives).
Not all that much has changed! You can see why I love Oregon.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Os Gemeos Left Their Mark on L.A.
I'm a little late blogging this one. The Prism Gallery in L.A. had this amazing show and installation by Os Gemeos (twin brothers from Brazil), but it closed a week ago. I wish I could have seen this. I saw a huge show of theirs at Deitch Projects in NYC a few years ago that blew me away. I'll never forget it. Fecal Face blog has a ton of photos of the opening here. It looks like they created another magical environment. They spent six weeks on the installation alone. Los Angeles was lucky to have them.
George Condo is next at the Prism.
George Condo is next at the Prism.
Van Gogh's Birthday
This is a little thumbnail from Van Gogh's illustrated letters to Emile Bernard. He has written notes on the sketch: "blue", "orange". Dig the checkerboard dress on the woman with the fan. Happy Birthday, Van Gogh! More letters here: Morgan Library
Art Dress for Spring
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I like this dress design...down to the shoes. It is by Hermes.
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