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Warhol at MOMA

Posted in Serendipity, Travel, tagged Andy Warhol, screenprint, Soup Cans, Warhol on September 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »

We spent some time at The Museum of Modern Art yestetday enjoying some of Andy Warhol’s work.

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Caillebotte at the National Gallery

Posted in Serendipity, Travel, tagged Gustave Caillebotte, National Gallery of Art on August 28, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Gustave Caillebotte, Paris Street, Rainy Day, 1877, oil on canvas, The Art Institute of Chicago

While at the National Gallery this week we got to see an interesting exhibit by Gustave Caillebotte. He is one of the least known of the Impressionist painters not because his work is not worthy of recognition but because he didn’t sell his work. He was independently wealthy and didn’t need to sell.

Gustave Caillebotte, Fruit Displayed on a Stand, c. 1881–1882, oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

According to the exhibit information “Caillebotte established himself as an artistic force in the group, as well as a vital organizer who helped curate and finance their exhibitions. During his brief career he also became a significant patron, amassing a collection of more than seventy works, including masterpieces by Degas and Renoir as well as Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Alfred Sisley.”

Check out more about this exhibit here.

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More Behind the Scenes at the NGA

Posted in Travel, tagged National Gallery of Art on August 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Kay, Kathy and Eve study the art

Cezanne Watercolor study

Cezanne Self Portrait – charcoal

Cezanne Still Life – Watercolor

Morrisot Study of a Girl in red charcoal

Monet Study for Picnic Painting – Pencil

The Studio’s Group at the National Gallery of Art

Here are more photos of the behind the scenes visit at the National Gallery of Art on Tuesday. We saw Degas, Monet, Renoir, Morrisot, and Cezanne drawings and pastels that are not on display but in the archives there. It was a rare and wonderful experience. (See yesterday’s post here for more info.)

Tomorrow I will share the very interesting exhibit we saw by Gustave Caillebotte.

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Behind the Scenes at the National Gallery of Art

Posted in Serendipity, Travel, tagged Cezanne, Degas, Monet, Morrisot, National Gallery of Art, Renoir on August 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Greg Jecmen reviewing what were seeing

Degas pastel

Degas Pastel

Degas Charcoal Drawing

Renoir study for the Country Dancers

Degas Charcoal and Pastel Study of Jockeys

Close-up of jockey 1

Close-up of jockey 2

Degas Charcoal and Pastel Horse and Jockey study

Degas Charcoal Horse Study

Yesterday morning we had a wonderful opportunity to go behind the scenes at the National Gallery of Art and visit with Gregory Jecman, Associate Curator of Old Master Prints and Drawings. He pulled some drawings and pastels by Degas, Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, and Morrisot that we were allowed to examine up close. It was a rare experience.

We were amazed to see the detail of the work so close up. The National Gallery offers many programs like this that a free for the asking as long as you make an appointment in advance. For art lovers it is a must! Here are the wonderful Degas’ and a Renoir that we saw yesterday. There was so much to see that I will share the other things we saw in the next few days.

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Road to the Shenandoah

Posted in Landscape, Plein Air, Travel, tagged Landscape, Shenandoah River State Park on July 13, 2015| 3 Comments »

I painted this one yesterday as I enjoyed my vacation at the Shenandoah River State Park. Beautiful here. Can’t wait to paint more.

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Shenandoah River State Park

Posted in Serendipity, Travel, tagged Shenandoah River, Shenandoah River State Park on July 12, 2015| 3 Comments »

I am taking a mini vacation right in my own backyard. The Shenandoah River State Park is just about 8 miles from my house but feels like it’s a million miles away when you are here. It is just lovely. I spent an hour hiking this morning and got some great reference photos for painting. More to come as I recharge my battery.

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Fun Afternoon of Painting & Dogs

Posted in Pet Portaits, Travel, tagged acrylic, demo painting, pet portrait on June 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Harry with his portrait

Here is where we started -Harry’s sketch for painting

Harry’s Portrait in Progress

Callie with her pup’s portrait

Working with Callie on her pet portrait

A small glimpse of the crowd at Barrel Oak Winery

I spent a delightful afternoon at Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane painting a Pet Portrait for W.A.A.A.G., a non-profit that helps prevent cruelty to animals and helps them find forever homes.

I met the nicest group of volunteers dedicated to their goal and I especially enjoyed meeting Harry, a wonderful dog that is looking for his forever home. He was my model for the painting. Here are some scenes from the day and notes.

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On This Day in 1941

Posted in Travel, tagged National Gallery of Art on March 16, 2015| Leave a Comment »

The National Gallery of Art opened on this day in 1941. “Originally conceived by Andrew Mellon, the wealthy U.S. industrialist, the plans for the gallery began in 1935. Mellon donated the land and construction plans to the nation, along with his own art collection. Congress voted to establish the National Gallery, and construction as well as acquisition of art works began in 1937. The gallery was completed in 1941. President Roosevelt dedicated it in March of that year, and its first exhibition, Two Hundred American Watercolors, opened in May. Many additions to both buildings and art collections have been made in the intervening years, and today the museum presents not only art works but lectures, performances, and concerts.” – from http://www.cosmeo.com Read more about the National Gallery of Art and explore the collection on their website by clicking here.

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New Discoveries at The Barnes

Posted in Serendipity, Travel, tagged Pierre Bonnard, The Barnes Foundation on March 10, 2015| 4 Comments »

Pierre Bonnard, “Woman and Dog at Table”, oil on cardboard, 1908

Yesterday I posted that we visited The Barnes Foundation on Sunday and each time I go I discover something new. There is SO MUCH to see that I shouldn’t be surprised. This time I saw this sweet little painting by Pierre Bonnard (French painter 1867-1947) that I love. It is called “Woman and Dog at Table” and was painted in oil on cardboard in 1908.

Is it any surprise that I like it? See more here.

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Visiting the Barnes

Posted in Travel, tagged Barnes Collection, Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia on March 9, 2015| Leave a Comment »

One of the most fascinating art museums anywhere is The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. You MUST go see it. We took a group there yesterday and I think everyone was amazed by the sheer magnitude of Dr. Barnes collection.