Archive | May 11, 2009

Artist Mark di Suvero Talks with Renzo Piano At The Morgan Library



Artist Mark di Suvero talks with Renzo Piano At The Morgan Library this Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm. This is one NYC event not to miss… a talk between one of the worlds greatest Architects, talking with one of the greatest contemporary sculptors at one of NYC best Libraries. Can life it get any better?? Photo of Mark di Suvero amazing sculpture “Beethovan’s Quartet, 2003″ at Storm King. Get your tickets here while they last… or email tickets@themorgan.org Here’s their press release… Le Conversazioni FMR: An Evening with Renzo Piano and Mark di Suvero Renowned architect Renzo Piano (recipient of…

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Artist Mark di Suvero Talks with Renzo Piano At The Morgan Library



Artist Mark di Suvero talks with Renzo Piano At The Morgan Library this Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm. This is one NYC event not to miss… a talk between one of the worlds greatest Architects, talking with one of the greatest contemporary sculptors at one of NYC best Libraries. Can life it get any better?? Photo of Mark di Suvero amazing sculpture “Beethovan’s Quartet, 2003″ at Storm King. Get your tickets here while they last… or email tickets@themorgan.org Here’s their press release… Le Conversazioni FMR: An Evening with Renzo Piano and Mark di Suvero Renowned architect Renzo Piano (recipient of…

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yellow canoe – critique



I had painted the yellow canoe a few weeks ago when the tasks ahead of me looked challenging. I felt that picture gave me energy and courage to face a challenging time in Germany.

In Germany, I was fortunate to get Karl Zipser’s critique on my painting, not the real one …

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Travel Photos

Yes, it’s an art blog and doesn’t have much to do with travel, but such is life. I have been ping ponging all over the place lately but I keep forgetting to take my camera with me. I managed to take a few snaps though.

(Click to see larger images)

In a hotel in Canberra I had this trippy ceiling that didn’t let my eye rest. I think as an artist you just let an image take you where it wants to go, but this wallpaper on my ceiling just made me dizzy.
hotel ceiling in canberra

Most trees at home are green all year, so I found these trees interesting. There was something romantic about walking down this path, even if I was alone.. and freezing.
Autumn trees in Canberra

See the parrots in the grass? That’s why they’re called Grass Parrots I guess. I have always loved birds and get pretty excited when I see them in the wild. Click on the image to see a larger version.
Australian Grass Parrots in Canberra

Here’s the view from my hotel in Melbourne.
Melbourne City view from Hotel

Here’s another view of Melbourne.
Melbourne City Photo

One more photo of Melbourne city.
Melbourne City Picture

Then I felt like I needed sun and warmth so I jumped in the car and headed North again. I have landed in the commercialized hippy town of Byron Bay. It’s a strange combination of weekend hippies, far out hippies, wealthy retired people, surfers, and BMW driving yuppy types. Along with lots of Germans, Brits, Japanese, Americans, and a number of other nationalities.
byron bay lighthouse australia

Everytime I go to the Byron Bay lighthouse I seem to get wet.
byron bay photo australia

One more Byron Bay photo.
byron bay picture australia

I haven’t decided what I’m doing or where I’m going next, but I check out on Wednesday so I better hurry up and figure it out ;-)

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Et in Arcadia ego – Behind The Da Vinci Code and Nicolas Poussin

Happened to flip to the History Channel as it was airing Behind The Da Vinci Code tonight and came across Nicolas Poussin’s painting Et in Arcadia ego

Les Bergers d’Arcadie (Et in Arcadia ego)

Image via Wikipedia

Artist
Nicolas Poussin

Year
1637–1638

Type
oil on canvas

Dimensions
185 cm × 121 cm (72.8 in × 47.6 in)

Displayed
Musée du Louvre

Pretty interesting theories about how Poussin used the 5 pointed star and that [...]

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