I love dreaming. Don't you? What would our world like be if we could not fall asleep and dream? But for all the dreams I've dreamed, I was never fortunate enough to dream of myself being an artist. I do so wish I had the talent to be an artist. I don't even dream of being painted or sculpted by an artist. I also don't read in my dreams. But that's a completely different discussion. Staying on topic.
Do you enjoy art and dreaming? Just curious.
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27 January 2024
09 September 2021
Artists I Fancy : Lavarne Ross
♣ Who is Lavarne Ross?
An internationally known African-American artist. Lavarne Ross says that he was “born an artist”. His work certainly reflects that of an individual with an extraordinary talent. He makes masterful use of his paintbrush to appeal to the eye and to tell a story.
Best known for the “Tribute” art poster which features black African ballerina dancers in pastel. It's a lovely painting and although I am certain that it was neither his inspiration nor his intention, it makes me think of George Gershwin's 1959 film, "Porgy & Bess", the famous musical. (O.o) Go figure. The Ross paintings, however, that really captured my attention were “Black Orchids” and "Angel Wings".
Were I to describe this man's art in one word? ENCHANTING!
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An internationally known African-American artist. Lavarne Ross says that he was “born an artist”. His work certainly reflects that of an individual with an extraordinary talent. He makes masterful use of his paintbrush to appeal to the eye and to tell a story.
Best known for the “Tribute” art poster which features black African ballerina dancers in pastel. It's a lovely painting and although I am certain that it was neither his inspiration nor his intention, it makes me think of George Gershwin's 1959 film, "Porgy & Bess", the famous musical. (O.o) Go figure. The Ross paintings, however, that really captured my attention were “Black Orchids” and "Angel Wings".
Were I to describe this man's art in one word? ENCHANTING!
- To know more about this incredibly talented artist, visit his YouTube channel (see below), his Facebook page or go directly to his official website lross.com.
22 June 2021
The Olive Tree has been highly regarded since ancient times ...
The olive branch holds a special place in Jewish and Christian beliefs and traditions.
There were olive trees in the garden of Gethsemane where Jesus and his disciples often withdrew to for spiritual solace. There are still olive trees growing in Gethsemane today.
Olive trees are considered as "Immortal" because they can live for up to two hundred years, and just before a tree dies, new branches sprout from its roots.
There are artists living and working in the Holy City of Bethlehem who specialize in sculpting unique treasures and creating inspirational art from olive wood.
- The craft of olive wood carving has been practiced since the 4th century.
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31 May 2021
Bob Marley - Rastaman Trivia 2
February 6th was the singer’s birthday. But there was this interesting
article at Bubblews about his memorial services with some trivia to be
shared. You never know when you may need to know it! Rather than wait
for May 11th, the anniversary of Mr. Marley’s death, my reasoning was
that since it was still February, it could be considered a sort belated
birthday remembrance.
May 11th has come and gone, but it’s still May. When it comes to perfect timing … Eh! What can I say? My timing is off!! Found two more links which are being added to my collection of Marley trivia and tidbits.
#1) Bob Marley - The Life and Death Of a Reggae Legend
A condensed, concise and precise, well-written biography in a nutshell penned by BethanRose, a writer based in South Wales.
#2) How Bob Marley was Assassinated By the CIA
Always suspected the attempt on Mr. Marley’s life had political motive, but must admit that this is the first time reading so much detail about CIA involvement. Written by Marvin (no last name given) using a pen name “rasta1”. It is an undeniable observation that many reggae entertainers have been shot and killed, but the writer states that the life of Bob Marley was “spared due to the mystical intervention of JAH Rastafari”. Can’t say whether this report is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, but can say – by way of my opinion – that the article certainly does have elements that sound convincing enough to be true!
Image credit: Pixabay.com
Content previously share at TreasurePen.com.
See also
May 11th has come and gone, but it’s still May. When it comes to perfect timing … Eh! What can I say? My timing is off!! Found two more links which are being added to my collection of Marley trivia and tidbits.
#1) Bob Marley - The Life and Death Of a Reggae Legend
A condensed, concise and precise, well-written biography in a nutshell penned by BethanRose, a writer based in South Wales.
#2) How Bob Marley was Assassinated By the CIA
Always suspected the attempt on Mr. Marley’s life had political motive, but must admit that this is the first time reading so much detail about CIA involvement. Written by Marvin (no last name given) using a pen name “rasta1”. It is an undeniable observation that many reggae entertainers have been shot and killed, but the writer states that the life of Bob Marley was “spared due to the mystical intervention of JAH Rastafari”. Can’t say whether this report is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, but can say – by way of my opinion – that the article certainly does have elements that sound convincing enough to be true!
Image credit: Pixabay.com
Content previously share at TreasurePen.com.
See also
Bob Marley - Rastaman Trivia
25 December 2020
Artists I Fancy: Impressionist Painters: Monet and Others
A brief introduction to artists, Claude Monet and others, who made such a lasting impression, reproductions of their original works adorn many homes and offices. Through his persistence Monet's paintings gained the recognition they deserve and he opened the door for fellow artists.
The letter "i" stands for "I'm impressed."
The term “impressionism” was first used in 1874, and its initial usage was not very complimentary. A critic was making a sarcastic remark about one of Monet's landscape paintings. Not allowing an unfavorable judgment to cramp his style, Claude Monet (1840 – 1926), working with Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841 – 1919), developed the technique of broken-color painting. These two artists are recognized as the founders of the art form known as Impressionism.
Others who were also a part of the group known as impressionist painters include: Édouard Manet (1832 – 1883), Jacob Camille Pissarro (1831 – 1903), Paul Cézanne (1839 – 1906), and Edgar Hilaire Germain Degas (1834 – 1917).
Monet and Renoir
Plus The Others
An art aficionado, I am not. But like most people, my attention can easily be captured by an impressive painting. The artwork of Claude Monet has always impressed me. However, it appears that Monsieur Monet had to work arduously at developing a fan base who appreciated his art. Of course, Auguste Renoir painted female nudes. Not that he wasn't a great artist because his subjects were bare naked ladies. But gathering appreciative admirers was not as difficult. Nevertheless, through his persistence Monet's paintings have gained the recognition they deserve and there are many of today's artists who will readily admit that their art style has been influenced by the work of Claude Monet.
As all of the impressionist painters named are already well known, there is a wealth of information about them that can be found online. Since they are no longer with us, there is nothing substantial left to be added (unless authentic secret diaries or original works stashed in someone's attic are discovered). Below are links to condensed biographies of each artist which serve as an excellent introduction should you wish to know more about them.
The ArtStory.org published a biographical snap-shot of:
- Claude Monet (1840 – 1926);
- Édouard Manet (1832 – 1883); and
- Edgar Hilaire Germain Degas (1834 – 1917).
For the biography of Pierre Auguste Renoir, visit notablebiographies.com.
A wonderful presentation of the life of Jacob Camille Pissarro (1831 – 1903) can be found at impressionniste.net.
PBS.org provided an introduction to the life of Paul Cézanne (1839 – 1906) for the program which aired July 2006 entitled Cézanne in Provence.
If interested, artcyclopedia.com is an online database where the artwork of thousands of artists can be viewed freely.
Image: Autograph of the painter Claude Monet (Photo credit: Wikipedia
Link to original article at wizzley.com: Impressionist Painters
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18 March 2020
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Shown in Their True Colors
Found this interesting blog called: moco-choco. Coffee? Chocolate? Neither! The first post visited was about a re-visualization of famous historical places and people based on "reality". For example, the pyramids of Giza were actually white and shiny. Who knew? Perception versus reality. It was an eye-opening blog post!
Example of one of the numerous images displayed at the moco-choco blog.
The sculpted figures take on a new life when you see them in color. In fact, the colors give them life!
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Three Stunning Ancient Greek #Mosaics Unearthed on The Syrian Border ~ https://t.co/deDG37plGn via @flipboard #art #artlovers #arthistory #ancientGreece #archaeology— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) (@cmoneyspinner) March 18, 2020
#DidYouKnow? The first king of Rome was #Romulus. "The first king is given credit for creating many Roman institutions, including the Senate, the army, and the calendar. He did not die. He vanished into a cloud during a thunderstorm and became a god." ~ https://t.co/Ke7hWRmxwS pic.twitter.com/rukQyr9pJp— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) (@cmoneyspinner) June 26, 2019
The Seven Kings of Rome | HubPages ~ According to legend or tradition, at one time Rome was ruled by seven kings. The period of being ruled by monarchs lasted about 250 years. ~ https://t.co/TyNkamOBfG #ancientRome #worldhistory #factandfiction— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) (@cmoneyspinner) April 1, 2019
Alexander the Great: God-King or Mere Mortal?— My Fox Nooze (aka Joie de Vivre Magazine) (@FoxMarks_ATX) September 5, 2019
"Sex and sleep alone make me conscious that I am mortal." -- Alexander the Great https://t.co/m1SXNrfAmi #ancientGreece #ancienthistory #quotes #militaryleaders ~ Image: "Alexander the Great and Physician Philip of Arcarnania" 1870 pic.twitter.com/doI2iKXj1T
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26 August 2019
Artists I Fancy: Bernard Stanley Hoyes ~ Virily.com
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Velvet Spirit (edition 999) by Bernard Stanley Hoyes
02 December 2018
Women of the Bible : Rahab by Eikonik | Found on DeviantArt
Several years ago I wrote a blog post about the harlot/heroine Rahab. Her story is told in the Bible book of Joshua. When I published the post I searched diligently for an image depicting her encounter with the Jewish spies sent to spy out the land of Canaan. (Josh 2: 1-7) Found an image in the Wikimedia database. A few years later, after publishing the post, I found an image on DeviantArt by an artist who shares wonderful depictions of events which occurred in ancient Israel - of people and of places.
The artwork below (following the link and related image to my 2014 blog post) depicts the part of the biblical account where she hid the Jewish spies on her rooftop. This is a perfect complement to my post previously published here at My Blog Stop! about the woman in the Bible known as Rahab the harlot.
Image credit: See page for author [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Image credit:
The artwork below (following the link and related image to my 2014 blog post) depicts the part of the biblical account where she hid the Jewish spies on her rooftop. This is a perfect complement to my post previously published here at My Blog Stop! about the woman in the Bible known as Rahab the harlot.
Women of the Bible: Rahab - The Noble Harlot
Image credit: See page for author [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Image credit:
Rahabby eikonik
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16 July 2018
Artists I Fancy: Kim Kyoung Hwan
Incredibly amazing doesn't even begin to describe this gifted individual. Magnificent is even an understatement. See for yourself!
Spotlight on South Korean artist Kim Kyoung Hwan, freelance concept artist and illustrator, digital illustrator, fantasy art, etc.
More by this fantastic artist Kyoung Hwan Kim dba Tahra Art at ArtStation. Love the cat!! Also view her gallery on DeviantArt.
Tahra art2 cover by tahra on DeviantArt
05 April 2018
My Introduction to Cuban Art
One of my first jobs after graduating from the University of Miami was a teller at a savings and loan institution. Had a degree but couldn't find a job right away and accepted this job because some income is better than no income. Each teller had a number. You used your stamp - on checks, deposit and withdrawal slips, etc. - to leave a trail for the auditors that you had handled that customer's transaction. Teller 63. That was me!
One of my co-workers, another teller, was a young guy working his way through college. He had come to America from Cuba with the first set of refugees that President John Kennedy had allowed into Miami , Florida.
Can't remember the name, but he was showing me artwork by a Cuban artist who was very famous and known for his paintings of everyday life in Cuba. Everyday life, that is, before Fidel Castro took over. So the painting was a wonderful lively scene - beautiful blue water and clear blue sky, trees, beautiful flowers, all kinds of colorful people - men , women and children, engaging in either work or play.
"Look!", he says and points at a beautiful woman walking down the sidewalk and men turning to stare as she strolls with her nose up in the air.
"You see her backside?", he asked.
I reply, "Yes! Yes I do!"
(You could hardly miss her lovely "lady lump". :) He continues to explain the art: "This painting is so typical Cuban. Cuban men love the big butt! Americans do not like this! But in our culture, it is considered beautiful!! Americans think skinny is beautiful. But Cuban men do not like skinny women!"
The conversation between Jorge and me was very memorable, educational and also humorous. His final remarks really made me laugh, as he's looking right at me, and speaking very plainly and seemed to take no thought that he was talking to me - a Black American woman - about big butts!!!
That was my first lesson about Cuban artists and Cuban art.
(Truly apologize. My memory fails me. Forgot the name of the particular artist.)
Content previously published at PersonaPaper, Mar 2015.
One of my co-workers, another teller, was a young guy working his way through college. He had come to America from Cuba with the first set of refugees that President John Kennedy had allowed into Miami , Florida.
Can't remember the name, but he was showing me artwork by a Cuban artist who was very famous and known for his paintings of everyday life in Cuba. Everyday life, that is, before Fidel Castro took over. So the painting was a wonderful lively scene - beautiful blue water and clear blue sky, trees, beautiful flowers, all kinds of colorful people - men , women and children, engaging in either work or play.
"Look!", he says and points at a beautiful woman walking down the sidewalk and men turning to stare as she strolls with her nose up in the air.
"You see her backside?", he asked.
I reply, "Yes! Yes I do!"
(You could hardly miss her lovely "lady lump". :) He continues to explain the art: "This painting is so typical Cuban. Cuban men love the big butt! Americans do not like this! But in our culture, it is considered beautiful!! Americans think skinny is beautiful. But Cuban men do not like skinny women!"
That was my first lesson about Cuban artists and Cuban art.
(Truly apologize. My memory fails me. Forgot the name of the particular artist.)
Link of interest:
Content previously published at PersonaPaper, Mar 2015.
17 February 2018
Spotlight on Artist I Fancy : Smashing Renders on Deviant Art
ARTISTS I Fancy! (Found this artist in 2015; at the time they were 16 years old.)
Chose this art of Rosalina and Luma by SmashingRenders on DeviantArt to feature here at My Blog Stop! Isn't it beautiful??!!
Rosalina and Luma by SmashingRenders on DeviantArt
Chose this art of Rosalina and Luma by SmashingRenders on DeviantArt to feature here at My Blog Stop! Isn't it beautiful??!!
Rosalina and Luma by SmashingRenders on DeviantArt
19 January 2018
Aesop: unclear biography, unwritten fables, timeless morals
This post shares a link from fellow freelance writer Tolovaj – a magical writer who hails from Ljubljana, Slovenia. Tolovaj doesn’t just publish written material.
When you visit the articles, you become instantly mesmerized. The information is fascinating reading, but the layout and presentation of the images that complement the content is absolutely exquisite! This particular link is to a mini-bio of the famous fabulist, whom we all know as Aesop, but whom we also don’t know very much about. (???) To put it in Tolovaj’s words: "… his fables are much more clear than his biography."
After reading the article I was moved to remark that if Aesop’s fables are an indication of his character, he would definitely have been included in my circle of friends. :)
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Aesop’s Fables for Children: Includes a Read-and-Listen CD (Dover Read and Listen)
"Tolovaj publishes masterpieces!"You can quote me on that. 💓
When you visit the articles, you become instantly mesmerized. The information is fascinating reading, but the layout and presentation of the images that complement the content is absolutely exquisite! This particular link is to a mini-bio of the famous fabulist, whom we all know as Aesop, but whom we also don’t know very much about. (???) To put it in Tolovaj’s words: "… his fables are much more clear than his biography."
Aesop: unclear biography, no written fables, with timeless morals
After reading the article I was moved to remark that if Aesop’s fables are an indication of his character, he would definitely have been included in my circle of friends. :)
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Aesop’s Fables for Children: Includes a Read-and-Listen CD (Dover Read and Listen)
16 January 2018
ARTISTS I Fancy! - Clifford Faust
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- Clifford Faust, O-O-CA-NYC
Clifford Faust has an impressive series of African-American musicians which includes Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and two artists who are part of the soundtrack of my life: James Brown and Stevie Wonder. Fancy contemporary art that features contemporary artists? Well then! CLICK HERE.
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16 August 2017
Top 10 Artists in February | ArtFinder.com (Update Aug 2017)
Each month, this site features their top selling artists. This post links to the notification received via eMail for the best artists for February 2014.
I receive notifications via eMail. Of the Top Ten, Helen Wells is the artist I fancy. The image below is called “Happy”. Isn’t it lovely? It has been added to my Pinterest board collection of ARTISTS I FANCY. To date, my board has over 100 pins. I’m taking my time finding the artwork. What’s the rush? It’s like a pleasant eternal afternoon spent walking around an art museum. My first visit to our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. and to New York, New York, I made it my mission to visit art museums or galleries. These days, I don’t get out much. But via the Internet, I let my imagination take me wherever.
UPDATE: Reported on this marvelous art find in 2014. Fast forward to 2017. Found another captivating artist. Gordon Bruce, based in the UK. Shared info about him at my other blog "Joie de Vivre Magazine". His artwork is also available at Zazzle. (See below.) Enjoy!
Top 10 Artists in February | ArtFinder.com
I receive notifications via eMail. Of the Top Ten, Helen Wells is the artist I fancy. The image below is called “Happy”. Isn’t it lovely? It has been added to my Pinterest board collection of ARTISTS I FANCY. To date, my board has over 100 pins. I’m taking my time finding the artwork. What’s the rush? It’s like a pleasant eternal afternoon spent walking around an art museum. My first visit to our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. and to New York, New York, I made it my mission to visit art museums or galleries. These days, I don’t get out much. But via the Internet, I let my imagination take me wherever.
Direct link to the Shop of Helen Wells
ArtFinder.com fancies their site as an “affordable art marketplace”, a great place for shopping, where you can buy direct from independent artists and galleries. To date they boast over 2000 artists from 60 countries.
UPDATE: Reported on this marvelous art find in 2014. Fast forward to 2017. Found another captivating artist. Gordon Bruce, based in the UK. Shared info about him at my other blog "Joie de Vivre Magazine". His artwork is also available at Zazzle. (See below.) Enjoy!
28 July 2017
Native American Female Artist: Betty Albert
It is wonderful to learn about your background and ancestry, but we must always remind ourselves that none of us would have a heritage were it not for our mothers.
Two selected pieces below are the stunning artwork of Betty "Wabinmeguil" Albert-Lincez, who was adopted by French Canadians but came to learn that she was Cree. She still resides in Canada and is listed among the Canadian Women of Achievement. Her artwork captures the Native American journey. In my mind, these posters honor the women of the Indian nations.
FYI. She's on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Wabimeguil/
Evening Star Woman
Three Sisters
Two selected pieces below are the stunning artwork of Betty "Wabinmeguil" Albert-Lincez, who was adopted by French Canadians but came to learn that she was Cree. She still resides in Canada and is listed among the Canadian Women of Achievement. Her artwork captures the Native American journey. In my mind, these posters honor the women of the Indian nations.
FYI. She's on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Wabimeguil/
Evening Star Woman
Three Sisters
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