Thursday, March 4, 2010

Fabulous Art Blogs

Charles Rennie Mackintosh 
Orange and Purple Spirals textile design
found on The Textile Blog

One of the things I enjoy most about blogging is how one blog can lead to another, and another, and another.  I find some of the most interesting blogs that way, don't you?

Lately, I'm really drawn to blogs which showcase the works of other artists, past and present. 

Artisans Gallery Team (http://artisansgalleryteam.blogspot.com/) is a new blog put together by a group of talented artists from around the world. They have created a unique on-line art gallery of high quality handmade items ranging from clothing and jewelery to mosaics, pottery and mixed media pieces.

The Textile Blog (http://thetextileblog.blogspot.com/) is a fabulous resource for anyone interested in a wide range of textile designs.

A Polar Bear's Tale (http://polarbearstale.blogspot.com/) is a feast for the eyes in so many ways, you really need to take a look for yourself.

Portraits of Painters (http://portraitsofpainters.blogspot.com/) is a gorgeous collection of artist self-portraits.


Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May (http://gather-ye-rosebuds-while-ye-may.blogspot.com/) is one of the most beautiful collections of the art of John William Waterhouse, the Pre-Raphaelites, William Morris, the Arts & Crafts movement, Art Nouveau and various Victorian artists.

Anonymous Works (http://anonymousworks.blogspot.com/ ) is an eclectic assortment of anything interesting.  You never know what they'll find next.

Love the Art Forever (http://lovetheartforever.blogspot.com/) is a collection of the blogger's favorite art prints.


The Constant Gatherer (http://theconstantgatherer.blogspot.com/) is an interesting art treasury, which also features architecture.

I'm always looking for more blogs which feed my mind and soul and imagination.  I'm sure I've missed listing  a few which I already know about.  And I know there are many more out there I haven't discovered yet.  Are there any you'd like to add to this list?

I knew I was missing one!

Be sure to have a look at this one, too:

A Faerietale of Inspiration (http://a-faerietale-of-inspiration.blogspot.com/) is another feast for the eyes where you'll find anything from delicate watercolors to art dolls and sculptures and jewelry.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

F-O-R-D Found On Road Dead

I'm painting again. This time the gallery gave me a theme. 
How nice.
The 1920's.  
Okay! I'll paint a 1929 Ford. 
I had fun with Ben's car!  : D

Things were going well.  
Then for some hair brained reason I thought "it needs more"
So, I added wings.

Okay. Now it has become a BEE CAR! 
We have a theme going. Let's throw some honeycomb on the radiator! 
Great! Now what?  Fill the cockpit with bees? One bee? Why? 
I've lost it.  
When will I ever learn that I can't wing it (ha).
If I don't plan things out in detail, on paper, I run into a truck (car) load of frustration.
It goes something like this....
I'm working happily...(add some whistling)
go-o-o-oing with the flo-o-o-ho-ho-ho...
la la la...
then BLAM, it all starts looking like crapula.   Maybe I'm not as right brained as I'd like to be.
Now I have a Bee Car with wings with an empty cockpit. Shall I add Felix the Cat as the driver (1920's)?  Betty Boop?   Poop.
I decide to get all symbolic on myself trying to make sense from what I've created.
So I add a four leafed clover.  Why? For good luck of course! Because I'm going to need it if I'm ever going to finish this project. 

How about Lucky Lindy, 1927, first solo trans Atlantic flight by Charles Lindbergh.  THIS makes no sense whatsoever!!
Should I paint over the dang clover?
Where's Felix when you need him?
Yours truly,
Ronnie
aka The Whiner

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