Question for those who like all forms of Art

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (Gypsy) — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:39:43 GMT

elli, I watched your self-portrait movie. That is so cool. There's one shot where you are photographing yourself in the mirror but the way you are holding the camera, you can also see through the corner of your glasses. It's great.

Totally love that pink scarf!!!

Okay, I'm whipped --- it's been a crazy day...

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (leftwingnut) — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:34:33 GMT

Oh, I've visited there before! Most excellent -- I didn't know that's who you were.

Kudos!

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (elli01930) — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:26:38 GMT

click the blog link on capeannonline for Another Magpie Nest.

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (leftwingnut) — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:48:47 GMT

star squiggle wrote:
go to elli's blog and view her art, LWN

Got a URL?

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (star squiggle) — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:15:49 GMT

go to elli's blog and view her art, LWN

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (elli01930) — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:00:31 GMT

gypsy: it is an mutual admiration society. i have considered nancy a trusted friend, counselor, and mentor since i met her. i love her straight forward attitude, come to think of it, it mirrors my own forthrightness.

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (Gypsy) — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:05:30 GMT

Nancy Marculewicz told me you are the most talented artist on Cape Ann, ellie.

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (leftwingnut) — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:03:55 GMT

Excellent. The rotunda is very nice. I think I heard about the name change, but it didn't get filed away in long-term memory. Was this effective when they opened after their February closing?

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (elli01930) — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:52:44 GMT

leftwingnut wrote:
Do you mean the Cape Ann Historical Museum?

It is now known as The Cape Ann Museum. The name change happened within the past few months to more accurately reflect the collections and mission of the Cape Ann Museum. I love the rotunda, and feel honored to have my work just a few steps away from the work of my teachers' teacher George Demetrios.

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (leftwingnut) — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:45:21 GMT

Very kool! I'll have to check out your work some time.

Do you mean the Cape Ann Historical Museum?

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (elli01930) — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:41:50 GMT

leftwingnut wrote:
You mentioned going to art school, elli. Can you share which one?

And what kid of art do you do?

The Art Institute of Boston, painting for 40+ years, I am a third generation artist in a family of artists and my daughter just graduated from The Maine College of Art. My art is varied, from simple cut paper constructions to ephemera, portraits, landscapes, abstract, manipulated...

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (leftwingnut) — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:31:03 GMT

You mentioned going to art school, elli. Can you share which one?

And what kid of art do you do?

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (elli01930) — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:07:27 GMT

jackj22 wrote:
A friend of Picasso's complained to the artist that his portrait of Gertrude Stein didn't look like her. Picasso simply replied, "It will, it will". And, if you are familiar with the painting it does indeed capture Ms. Stein.

My favorite Picasso quote. The last time I went to the Met I found the Gertrude Stein portrait, it hangs below eye level. The perspective really pops and...

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (Gypsy) — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:19:24 GMT

Yes, I've long been an admirer of those curled toes. As well as the splayed toes of Persephone as Hades carries her off --- the fine indentations of his fingers in her skin. Bernini was utterly astonishing when it came to those small details.

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (Sigurdr) — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:05:45 GMT

While in Rome, we saw some Bernini that you shouldn't miss (mostly on the beaten path stuff, but it was our first visit). Fountain of the Triton is great, Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi in the Piazza Navona (which sadly was covered in staging but still somewhat visible), and of course St. Peter's Square. There is obviously more Bernini inside St. Peter's as well. I would also recommend a look at the curled toes of St. Theresa in Ecstasy at Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome, as she...

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (Gypsy) — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:57:47 GMT

I know, Sigurdr. My sister, who is also an art lover, lives in Ireland and she and I are planning a trip together. We want to do a museum tour just the two of us. I'm letting her plan the itinerary. My only requirement is lots of Bernini included...

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (ckcaney) — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:56:41 GMT

The sculptures are endless, it's difficult to keep moving in the Louvre. I kept getting hung up on one thing or another.

The Mona Lisa is small, the plexi-glass is also camera flash/sunlight resistant. I wonder how often they replace that cover.

I'm lucky, I'm tall, got a good view of it even with the large crowd, I towered over most of the crowd!

If you can, get to the Anne Frank annex in the Netherlands. I have not been to one of the concentration...

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (Sigurdr) — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:44:41 GMT

Mothership, I understand your thoughts on the Mona Lisa, as I was in the Louvre last summer and saw her myself. I think part of the problem lies in the plexiglass and small size, and even more of it in the ridiculous crowds surrounding the work. There are so many wonderful spaces in the Louvre, and after a quick viewing of Mona Lisa, your time can be better spent elsewhere.

Gyps, I don't know if you have been, but if sculpture is your thing, the Louvre is quite a place...

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (EarlyRains) — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:19:53 GMT

Some artists create because they have the talent and the motivation. Some of them are very successful at it, and produce works that endure. Other artists have something to say. They tend to practice their craft to communicate something in their lives or in the world around them. These artists create art genres. They produce unique visions that inspire their contemporaries, and they present new definitions of what art can be. Picasso is a communicator, and innovator.

Re: Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (Gypsy) — Sat, 10 May 2008 16:22:53 GMT

However, it's age and deterioration has it cracked and peeling a bit which should have been expected. I guess I just like a perfect world - it has always been presented in books differently as in "perfect" and that is why I was not as moved by it. It doesn't take away it's beauty. It is my personal expectations were too high.

In all honesty, I never much cared for the Mona Lisa. From a historical perspective it is interesting but as...

Question for those who like all forms of Art

feeds@yuku.com (Mothership) — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:39:09 GMT

It seems as though there are a few artist types on this board. I love many different forms of art. I love architecture, sculptures, oil, watercolor and especially photography. One of my favorite photographers is Ansel Adams. I love National Geographic for that very reason...the photography! You sure can not beat the feeling of actually walking in and around King Ludwig's castle for example. I did not study art history but adore the Museum of Fine Arts,the Louvre, etc.

This is my...