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1500!

Posted in daily painter, Serendipity, tagged , , , on July 10, 2013| 2 Comments »

The first painting posted on my blog over 5 years ago.

One of the first of two paintings posted on my blog’s beginning day over 5 years ago.

Today I hit a milestone.  On February 18, 2008, I started writing the “Life of a Daily Painter” blog.  Today marks the 1500th post.  In the beginning I tried to paint something different every day and share that on the blog.  The first year I posted over 300 new paintings.  As the blog developed I started to share paintings by my students.  This became a favorite feature.  Everyone loved seeing what the art students, both young artists and seasoned ones, were creating.

The second of two paintings shown on my first blog posting in February 2008.

The second of two paintings shown on my first blog posting in February 2008.

Lately I have also been sharing information on art travel.  When I am fortunate enough to get to see exciting exhibits and museums I try to bring that to my readers.  And during all this I have continued to share my paintings as well.  It has been a really fun experience.  And many thanks to all of you for following my blog and sharing it with your friends and family.

I really appreciate the support and encouragement!

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Happy Birthday to Jed!

Posted in daily painter on July 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Jed's Portrait 3Today is my sweet boy Jed’s 6th birthday.  Happy Birthday Jed!!!

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San Diego’s Petco Park

Posted in Kickstarter-Painted Diamonds, tagged , , , , , , , on July 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Petco Park San Diego Padres

Petco Park
San Diego Padres

The 15th painting in the “Painted Diamonds” series is Petco Park, home to the San Diego Padres.

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O’Keeffe at The Phillips

Posted in Abstract, Travel, tagged , , , , , on July 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »

 

Georgia O'Keeffe Red Hills, Lake George 1927

Georgia O’Keeffe
Red Hills, Lake George
1927

Georgia O'Keeffe Ranchos Church, 1929

Georgia O’Keeffe
Ranchos Church, 1929

Georgia O'Keeffe From the White Place 1940

Georgia O’Keeffe
From the White Place
1940

Winding down with my photos from my recent visit to The Phillips.  Before I share them let me just encourage you to make a trip there if you are in DC.  It’s worth the time.  It’s an exceptional collection of post-impressionist and modern art.  Duncan Phillips was a brave collector of art who introduced America to modern art through his collection and exhibits.  Read more about him here.

My favorite story about Phillips involves him standing in front of  “Luncheon of the Boating Party” , probably the most important painting Renoir ever painted, with Albert Barnes, also an art collector and founder of the Barnes Collection in Philly who collected almost 200 Renoir in his lifetime.  Barnes says to Phillips, “That’s the only Renoir you have, isn’t it?”  to which Phillips says, “It’s the only one I need”.

Today I’m sharing some of Phillips collection of Georgia O’Keeffe.  Wonderful examples of her work.

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Cezanne at The Phillips

Posted in Travel, tagged , , , , , , , on July 6, 2013| 2 Comments »

Paul Cezanne Fields at Bellevue, oil, 1892-95

Paul Cezanne
Fields at Bellevue,
oil, 1892-95

Paul Cezanne Self Portrait 1878-80

Paul Cezanne
Self Portrait
1878-80

Paul Cezanne (1839-1906), a French Post-impressionist, whose work is said to have laid the foundation between 19th Century impressionism and 20th century Cubism.  His small brushstrokes and use of color showed his concentrated study of subject matter.  The Phillips has many examples of Cezanne’s work and you can see his progression of his style over the years.

I’ve enjoyed seeing Cezanne’s work several other museums including The Philadelphia Museum of Art (read about it here)  and the National Gallery of Art in DC where they have one of my favorite Cezanne’s, The Artist’s Father.  (Check it out here.)

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Bonnard at The Phillips

Posted in Travel, tagged , , on July 5, 2013| Leave a Comment »

The Open Window Pierre Bonnard, 1921

The Open Window
Pierre Bonnard, 1921

Pierre Bonnard Interior with Boy, 1910

Pierre Bonnard
Interior with Boy, 1910

Pierre Bonnard Circus Rider, 1894

Pierre Bonnard
Circus Rider, 1894

Continuing with my visit to The Phillips Collection last week I saw several paintings by Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947), an artist that I have long admired.  You don’t see as much of his work as some of the other post-impressionists but when you do you have to stop to admire them.  Here are three good examples.

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted in Dogs on July 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!Mamie Patriotic

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Dufy at The Phillips

Posted in Travel, tagged , , , , , on July 3, 2013| Leave a Comment »

"The Artist's Studio" Raoul Dufy, 1935

“The Artist’s Studio”
Raoul Dufy, 1935

One of the things I love most about going to some of the smaller art museums like The Phillips Collection is that you often see paintings that are not as well-known as some of the more famous pieces that you see in major art venues.  Last Saturday I saw these wonderful works by Raoul Dufy (1877-1953).  He was a French painter with a decorative and colorful style that was greatly influenced by Matisse.

The Artist’s Studio was painted in oil on canvas in 1935.

 

"The Opera, Paris" Raoul Dufy, 1924

“The Opera, Paris”
Raoul Dufy, 1924

 The Opera, Paris was painted in 1924 using watercolor and gouache on paper.  Many artists experimented with watercolor and gouache during this time period.

 

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Luncheon at the Phillips

Posted in Little Known Facts, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , on July 2, 2013| 1 Comment »

Phillips LuncheonOne of the most beautiful examples of impressionism is “Luncheon of the Boating Party” painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919).  Painted in 1880-81 in oil on canvas, it was acquired by Duncan Phillips in 1923 for $125,000.  It is the anchor piece of The Phillips Collection in Washington DC.  Read more about the painting here.  The Phillips offers a cell service for hearing about some of their paintings.  You can call 202-595-1839, wait for the prompt and put in #75 to hear more about this beautiful painting.

This past weekend I spent some time at The Phillips enjoying some of the wonderful art that Phillips collected.  (Read more about The Phillips Collection here.) If you ever have an opportunity to see his collection make the time.

 

Phillips OutsideHoused in his wonderful old house (that has been expanded over the years) right off of DuPont Circle in DC, it offers wonderful examples of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism as well as Modern Art.  Make the trip.

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U. S. Cellular Field

Posted in Kickstarter-Painted Diamonds, tagged , , , , , , , on July 1, 2013| Leave a Comment »

U. S. Cellular Field Chicago White Sox

U. S. Cellular Field
Chicago White Sox

U. S. Cellular Field is the home of the Chicago White Sox.  It is number 14 in the series of 30 that I am painting and the only field painted as a night scene.  This field is distinguished by the “exploding scoreboard” that shoots off fireworks after a home run or a win and it is topped by spinning pinwheels.

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