What's your favorite painting/artist and why?

little_ms_sunshyne · 11-01-2010, 08:38 PM

My favorite artist hands down is Diego Rivera. I like too many of his paintings to pick one. I love them for the rich colors and cultural representation! He is fantastic!!!

naturlover_52 · 11-02-2010, 02:30 PM

the First is Vincent Vangough
and the second Is Georgia O'Keeffe

anything by Georgia
and Starry Starry night and Irises by Vin....V.

dale2555 · 11-02-2010, 03:40 PM

For years I adored El Greco. The way he painted eyes and hands still amazes me. And that he placed himself in virtually all, if not all, group paintings is very funny to me.

Still love his work, but a number of years ago I came across a painting titled, Rosa LaRue A Montagne by Toulouse-Lautrec. Before then, I'd only known of his dance hall girls and advertisements. Rosa is totally different. I was drawn to the painting when I first saw her while browsing online, and was so surprised to find that he is the painter. I knew I had to see this painting in person and was delightfully surprised that she was a train ride away in Lower Merion, Pa. - The Barnes Foundation. Off I went, found her in room #22, and spent at least an hour looking at her from every possible angle. I also wrote about her - "Contemplating Rosa". And of course, I have a print.

If anyone is interested in seeing this particular painting, the Foundation is moving to Center City Philadelphia. Sad in a way, because the Lower Merion location is a one of a kind; but good in a way because she will be a hands throw from me. Renoir, Matisse, Rembrandt, Rousseau, Modigliani, and more are also part of the Barnes collection.

BestButchBoy · 11-05-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by little_ms_sunshyne

My favorite artist hands down is Diego Rivera. I like too many of his paintings to pick one. I love them for the rich colors and cultural representation! He is fantastic!!!

I am a fan of Diego Rivera as well.

BestButchBoy · 11-05-2010, 01:36 PM

This, to me, epitomizes joy. I simply love dogs.

Miss Scarlett · 11-05-2010, 08:42 PM

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This, to me, epitomizes joy. I simply love dogs.

Fabulous!

I love Hopper and Rivera too.

Are you familiar witih Mark A Durham? I have a copy of "The Purrmeistress" in my office.

http://www.markdurhamstudio.com/

Am also a big fan of the surrealists - one favorite is Pierre Roy's "Danger on the Stairs."

BestButchBoy · 11-06-2010, 07:02 AM

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Fabulous!

I love Hopper and Rivera too.

Are you familiar witih Mark A Durham? I have a copy of "The Purrmeistress" in my office.

http://www.markdurhamstudio.com/

Am also a big fan of the surrealists - one favorite is Pierre Roy's "Danger on the Stairs."

Ah, you dig snakes and such? Not my thing, but, I can appreciate the work.

Durham's pop art. A kitty with a crown! Thanks for the link.

Glad you like Joe Brown's work too!

BestButchBoy · 11-06-2010, 07:38 AM

Miss Scarlett · 11-06-2010, 07:44 AM

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Ah, you dig snakes and such? Not my thing, but, I can appreciate the work.

Durham's pop art. A kitty with a crown! Thanks for the link.

Glad you like Joe Brown's work too!

Not a fan of snakes - reptiles are creepy and icky! I just loved the suprise of a snake on the stairs. Kind of an Addams Family thing.

Speaking of the Addams Family...I loved the portrait they had of the Giraffe (at the top of the stairs in their living room) intrigued me as a child and sparked my interest/love of the surreal.

My Mom is responsible for my art education. She was an artist (as am I) and there were loads of books in our house. If we were traveling, she made sure we visited museums. She encouraged me and my brothers to nurture our inner artist and express ourselves in our favourite media. I had 4 years of art in high school and adored every second. But like her parents (who forbade her to study art in college - "You can't eat art!" - is what they told her), she did not encourage us to pursue a career in the arts.

It was from her many books that I discovered Pieter Brueghel the Younger. What amazing works! Fascinating...I have spent hours searching some of his work. There is so much going on.

BestButchBoy · 11-06-2010, 02:58 PM

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Kind of an Addams Family thing.

Speaking of the Addams Family...I loved the portrait they had of the Giraffe (at the top of the stairs in their living room) intrigued me as a child and sparked my interest/love of the surreal.

The Addams Family. Now, you're speaking a language I understand.

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naturlover_52 Member How Do You Identify?: soft butch/bi Preferred Pronoun?: she and her are just fine....Sweetcheeks hey you Relationship Status: seeing someone long distance but soon will be both in Ca love her very much Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: So Calif East San Gabrielle Valley aka the land of shake and bake Posts: 108 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 85 Thanked 89 Times in 44 Posts Rep Power: 3426	I have 2 paintings and 2 fave. Aritsts the First is Vincent Vangough and the second Is Georgia O'Keeffe anything by Georgia and Starry Starry night and Irises by Vin....V.

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dale2555 Junior Member How Do You Identify?: human Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: usa Posts: 43 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 80 Thanked 66 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 221122	For years I adored El Greco. The way he painted eyes and hands still amazes me. And that he placed himself in virtually all, if not all, group paintings is very funny to me. Still love his work, but a number of years ago I came across a painting titled, Rosa LaRue A Montagne by Toulouse-Lautrec. Before then, I'd only known of his dance hall girls and advertisements. Rosa is totally different. I was drawn to the painting when I first saw her while browsing online, and was so surprised to find that he is the painter. I knew I had to see this painting in person and was delightfully surprised that she was a train ride away in Lower Merion, Pa. - The Barnes Foundation. Off I went, found her in room #22, and spent at least an hour looking at her from every possible angle. I also wrote about her - "Contemplating Rosa". And of course, I have a print. If anyone is interested in seeing this particular painting, the Foundation is moving to Center City Philadelphia. Sad in a way, because the Lower Merion location is a one of a kind; but good in a way because she will be a hands throw from me. Renoir, Matisse, Rembrandt, Rousseau, Modigliani, and more are also part of the Barnes collection.