What's your favorite painting/artist and why?

Venus007 · 03-28-2010, 11:26 AM

The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
Bernini 1650 something or another

I love this sculpture for the faces, the calm delight of the angel with the arrow about to relieve the panting straining anticipation of St Teresa (as evidenced by her orgastic expression) I love religious art that parallels the divine penetration with a more carnal one.

JakeTulane · 03-29-2010, 05:00 PM

This is a Georgia O'Keefe painting titled Red Canna. This painting was used in the Human Flower Project. There is a part of it that speaks to Me.. because of the fiery image it conveys. In using it for the Human Flower Project - My take on that would be the painting depicting blood red.. almost to the direction of our own red blood cells.

Diva · 03-29-2010, 05:13 PM

Michael Parkes........his work amazes and astounds me....This is entitled "Venus".

Daywalker · 03-29-2010, 05:19 PM

Back in the 70's I used to visit record shops in the neighborhood and would
peruse through the posters and seem to get personally attached to a few that
were by an artist named John Pitre. Still, to this day..I have a 3 part series
of posters that I saved my pennies to buy as a kid, one that hangs next to
me as I type called 'A New Dawn'. It can be found here on his site:

http://www.johnpitre.com/socio.html

I also own the ones titled 'Overpopulation' and 'Restrictions'.

I wrote to John last year and he was amazed that I still had the originals.
He also offered to sign and frame the 3 as new prints for 90 bucks
each...which I thought was cool of him to offer,
just don't have the extra funds to do so.

But it was awesome to have found his site,
and to know that he is still creating stuff today.

SuperFemme · 03-29-2010, 06:37 PM

BestButchBoy · 04-03-2010, 04:45 AM

Edward Hopper painted New York Movie as an oil on canvas in 1939. It is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

http://www.edwardhopper.info/i/New_York_Movie.jpg

BestButchBoy · 04-06-2010, 02:25 PM

I did a version of this for a class in which we were to have a visual conversation vis a vis existing works of art. Certainly inspires one to think creatively. Nonetheless, this is, in my opinion, a great drawing. Picasso is another fave.

http://www.nga.gov/images/noncol/torsofs.htm

EnderD_503 · 04-08-2010, 10:34 AM

@SuperFemme, do you happen to know who did that first Don Quixote themed painting you posted? I really liked it and would love to see some of the artist's other work.

Hieronymus Bosch - Death and Miser
All his paintings are really huge, believe it or not this is one of the smaller ones. If it's still too big lemme know and I can just drop a link in instead.

Akseli Gallen-Kallela - Kullervo's Curse

Marten Eskil Winge - Tors strid med jättarna/Thor's fight against the giants

I really like John Howe's art as well. He does mostly Beowulf and Tolkien/fantasy themed stuff. His site blocks you from left clicking so here are a few links to some favourites.

The Argonath http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/g...hp?image_id=86
Moria Gate http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/g...hp?image_id=78
Boromir http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/g...?image_id=1700
Beowulf and the Dragon http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/g...?image_id=2160

Jet · 04-11-2010, 03:12 PM

Botero, The Bathroom

BestButchBoy · 04-13-2010, 03:51 PM

Yet, another Edward Hopper favorite of mine:

http://rippleeffects.files.wordpress...ard-hopper.jpg

BestButchBoy · 04-16-2010, 03:00 PM

http://artinvestment.ru/content/down..._moonlight.jpg

Edvard Munch

Nat · 04-26-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venus007

The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
Bernini 1650 something or another

I love this sculpture for the faces, the calm delight of the angel with the arrow about to relieve the panting straining anticipation of St Teresa (as evidenced by her orgastic expression) I love religious art that parallels the divine penetration with a more carnal one.

One of my absolute favorite sculptures

Nat · 04-26-2010, 06:46 PM

I guess I'll stop my posting orgy after this, but I wanted to add the Nike (or "Winged Victory") of Samothrace. She may be headless, but she's powerful and magnificent. She's from the 3rd century BC.

rawk · 06-13-2010, 01:21 PM

When I visited Paris last December, I could not take my eyes off this craft. She is on the way to Mona Lisa; and I spent around 1 minute at Mona Lisa...and 20 staring at, photographing, and musing on Nike.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nat

I guess I'll stop my posting orgy after this, but I wanted to add the Nike (or "Winged Victory") of Samothrace. She may be headless, but she's powerful and magnificent. She's from the 3rd century BC.

JakeTulane · 06-13-2010, 02:02 PM

This painting is called Cliff by Monet. Normandy was the region that Monet loved, and this was painted by him there. To Me.. the serene... the warmth of the painting is what strikes Me.

JakeTulane · 06-13-2010, 02:12 PM

Georgia O'Keefe is My all time favorite artist. I love her watercolors especially. The depth in each painting of her's just "wows" Me. This is a pastel that she had done. I was fortunate enough to see her works in a museum out West a few years ago. It is a moment in time I will always remember. The same for visiting the Ansel Adams museum in Monterey, CA.

This one is called Blue Flower and was painted in 1918.

BestButchBoy · 06-14-2010, 04:16 PM

03-28-2010, 11:26 AM	#1
Venus007 Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Serene Highness ;} Relationship Status: Dreamily contemplating some outrage against conventional morality Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,362 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,417 Thanked 4,745 Times in 1,139 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Pierce me with your arrow of love The Ecstasy of St. Teresa Bernini 1650 something or another I love this sculpture for the faces, the calm delight of the angel with the arrow about to relieve the panting straining anticipation of St Teresa (as evidenced by her orgastic expression) I love religious art that parallels the divine penetration with a more carnal one. __________________ . "I need no warrant for being, and no word of sanction upon my being. I am the warrant and the sanction. " Ayn Rand, Anthem "So you'll die happily for your sins. You'd rather die in guilt then live in love?" Timothy Leary Last edited by Venus007; 03-28-2010 at 11:43 AM. Reason: spelled angel as angle hmmmm wonder what that reveals

03-29-2010, 05:19 PM	#4
Daywalker Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Hippy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 3,750 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,499 Thanked 11,916 Times in 2,700 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Back in the 70's I used to visit record shops in the neighborhood and would peruse through the posters and seem to get personally attached to a few that were by an artist named John Pitre. Still, to this day..I have a 3 part series of posters that I saved my pennies to buy as a kid, one that hangs next to me as I type called 'A New Dawn'. It can be found here on his site: http://www.johnpitre.com/socio.html I also own the ones titled 'Overpopulation' and 'Restrictions'. I wrote to John last year and he was amazed that I still had the originals. He also offered to sign and frame the 3 as new prints for 90 bucks each...which I thought was cool of him to offer, just don't have the extra funds to do so. But it was awesome to have found his site, and to know that he is still creating stuff today. __________________ www.SirDaywalker.com

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BestButchBoy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Male ID Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,925 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 406 Thanked 5,438 Times in 2,037 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Edward Hopper painted New York Movie as an oil on canvas in 1939. It is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. http://www.edwardhopper.info/i/New_York_Movie.jpg

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BestButchBoy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Male ID Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,925 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 406 Thanked 5,438 Times in 2,037 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I did a version of this for a class in which we were to have a visual conversation vis a vis existing works of art. Certainly inspires one to think creatively. Nonetheless, this is, in my opinion, a great drawing. Picasso is another fave. http://www.nga.gov/images/noncol/torsofs.htm

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EnderD_503 Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, trans guy, butch Preferred Pronoun?: Male pronouns Relationship Status: Relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,329 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,090 Thanked 3,879 Times in 1,023 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	@SuperFemme, do you happen to know who did that first Don Quixote themed painting you posted? I really liked it and would love to see some of the artist's other work. Hieronymus Bosch - Death and Miser All his paintings are really huge, believe it or not this is one of the smaller ones. If it's still too big lemme know and I can just drop a link in instead. Akseli Gallen-Kallela - Kullervo's Curse Marten Eskil Winge - Tors strid med jättarna/Thor's fight against the giants I really like John Howe's art as well. He does mostly Beowulf and Tolkien/fantasy themed stuff. His site blocks you from left clicking so here are a few links to some favourites. The Argonath http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/g...hp?image_id=86 Moria Gate http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/g...hp?image_id=78 Boromir http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/g...?image_id=1700 Beowulf and the Dragon http://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/g...?image_id=2160

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BestButchBoy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Male ID Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,925 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 406 Thanked 5,438 Times in 2,037 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Yet, another Edward Hopper favorite of mine: http://rippleeffects.files.wordpress...ard-hopper.jpg

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06-13-2010, 02:12 PM	#16
JakeTulane Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Mr. Prickly Porcupine Preferred Pronoun?: Butch - Hy, Hym, Hys Relationship Status: She has softened My quills Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Permanently Banned 8/8/2011 Posts: 4,880 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,221 Thanked 5,264 Times in 2,732 Posts Rep Power: 0	Georgia O'Keefe is My all time favorite artist. I love her watercolors especially. The depth in each painting of her's just "wows" Me. This is a pastel that she had done. I was fortunate enough to see her works in a museum out West a few years ago. It is a moment in time I will always remember. The same for visiting the Ansel Adams museum in Monterey, CA. This one is called Blue Flower and was painted in 1918.