Picasso’s Dora Maar
Modigliani’s Young Man
At the same Christie’s sale that saw the Monet that we talked about yesterday go for millions there was a Picasso, “Portrait of Dora Maar”, that sold for $22.5 million.
A Modigliani sold at the same auction for $17.6 million.
At that particular auction on Tuesday, Christie’s sold 47 pieces for more than $285 million!
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Monet’s Nymphaes
On Tuesday this week an undisclosed Asian buyer purchased a Monet painting of his beloved water lilies that had not been displayed in public since 1926 for $27 million. Beautiful!
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This is the second plein air painting that I worked on while at Sassafras Farm a few weekends ago. (See the first one here.) I still have a little more to add but it’s almost done. Now that the weather is beginning to cooperate I plan to get outside to paint more.
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I completed another crocheted theme blanket. This one is a “Flower Garden”. These are available at Delilah’s on Main Street in Front Royal or by contacting me directly. See the other theme blankets here.
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Tanner concentrating on her work
It’s time to make plans for your young artists to attend Summer Art Camp. There are several dates to choose from and something for everyone. Take a look at the schedule here and download the PDF registration form. Be sure to get your student registered before it’s booked up. They will learn something about art and painting while having loads of FUN!!!
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May’s 1st Saturday Paint Party
We have been having so much fun at our Paint Parties. The one yesterday was so much fun. We painted two small works – a slice of pie and a cup of coffee. They turned out terrific. Great job everyone!
Birthday Paint Party
A few weeks ago we had a Birthday Paint Party and I forgot to share the photo with you so I wanted to post it now. This group requested something with a wine theme so they did a wonderful wine inspired landscape. They were wonderful. And so much fun!!!
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The boys painted tulips in class this week and didn’t they do a great job! Keep up the good work Mason and Jacob.
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“Sunny Day at the Dog Park”
“Under the Sea”
The last few weeks I have been working on these little theme blankets. They are crocheted with crochet appliques on them. The first one has three little dogs with a tree and sun. The second features a sailboat with a school of fish, octopus and starfish. These would be great for a little person! They can be seen at Delilah’s on Main Street.
UPDATE: “Under the Sea” sold today! 5/30/14
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Subject for Painting Lane to Sassafras Farm
Lane to Sassafras Farm
I had a couple of free hours Saturday morning before teaching the workshop so I set up my easel and painted a little view of the lane that leads to Sassafras Farm. With all the bad weather we have had this year this is the first time I have had an opportunity to paint outside. Lane to Sassafras Farm, acrylic on canvas panel, 6″x8″, available for $95 (unframed).
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Luncheon on the Grass
Edouard Manet
On this day in 1883 Edouard Manet died. He was only 51 years old. He was instrumental in the conversion of painting from realism to impressionism. Two of his early works caused much controversy in the art community of the time – The Luncheon on the Grass and Olympia. These paintings are often discussed when studying impressionism and modern art.
Bouquet of Flowers
Edouard Manet
I am much more fond of some of his still life and floral paintings…and of course, his dogs.
The Dog
Edouard Manet
You can see Manet’s work in many major museums around the world.
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The Studio 