Maternité by Armand Rassenfosse (1862-1934)
Original etching, 1929
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Samantha Hahn for the Chicago Tribune
The artwork of my amazing friend, Samantha Hahn (creator of the illustrations for the Sakura Bloom Styleathon), was featured last Sunday on the cover of the Chicago Tribune style section!
How cool is that?
Now, allow me to share a fun little behind-the-scenes secret:
The artist asked yours truly to pose as a reference for the illustration!
!!!
As you can see, Samantha is even more talented than we had imagined, capable of transforming even the most humdrum of living room photo shoots into material for a glamorous cover (see: toddler about to pounce from nearby couch, ratty old bath towel standing in for bright beachy one, and suspicious lack of sand). Not to mention that she dealt so kindly with this mama's generous share of wobbly/saggy/stretchmarked bits :)
I have never felt so bathing beauty-ish!
Thank you, Samantha!
Also, note to self:
This does not count as an actual trip to the beach. No.
We need to get cracking on one of those.
It's the 4th of July weekend already, sheesh!
Here are a few of the other versions of the design
that were considered for the piece. Aren't they so fun?
Monday, June 27, 2011
El Greco on Breastfeeding
The Holy Family with Saint Anne, by El Greco
Oil on canvas, 138 x 103.5 cm
Szepmuveseti Muzeum, Budapest, Hungary
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Beaubrun on (Royal) Breastfeeding
(Louis XIV and his Wet Nurse)
by Charles Beaubrun, c. 1640
81 × 64 cm
Musée national du Château et des Trianons, Versailles
Monday, June 13, 2011
Gentileschi on Breastfeeding
Madonna and Child, Orazio Gentileschi, c. 1609
Painting - oil on canvas
Height: 98.43 cm (38.75 in.), Width: 74.93 cm (29.5 in.)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Workshop of Albrecht Dürer on Breastfeeding
Monday, May 30, 2011
Käsebier on Breastfeeding
The Manger, by Gertrude Käsebier (American, 1852-1934)
1899. Platinum print, 12 13/16 x 9 5/8" (32.5 x 24.4 cm).
Thursday, May 26, 2011
rubysmith photography
My dear friend, Liz Rubincam, is an amazing artist who recently founded Rubysmith Photography, a small team of image-makers who love photography and storytelling, based in Victoria, British Columbia. Check out the Rubysmith website and be moved by the collection of beautifully candid moments captured there in Liz's soulful, documentary style. Just wonderful!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
looking for a home
This is a sculpture I created years ago (2005, I believe?) which a friend of mine now owns. My friend recently moved and no longer has space for the piece, so he is looking to sell it. If you are interested in providing a home for this artwork, please let me know!
She's rather tall, as you can see in the photo below, taken in my old studio when I was still working on her:
If you are interested, I would be happy to send you more details, including specific dimensions. She is made of industrial wire fencing and rebar tie-wire, and is painted black. You can read more about my Wire Couture collection on my portfolio website, here. Thanks!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Rivera on Breastfeeding
Motherhood Angelina and the Child Diego
(Maternidad Angelina y et nino Diego),
by Diego Rivera, c. 1918.
Whale Rider
Whale Rider is one of the most quiet yet powerfully affecting films I've ever seen. We just watched it on Netflix instant download for the first time since seeing it in theaters years ago, and I was overcome even more with this second viewing. A beautiful, heartbreaking, soulful, and completely original film.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
thought for your monday
"Most learning is not the result of instruction. It is rather the result of unhampered participation in a meaningful setting. Most people learn best by being 'with it,' yet school makes them identify their personal, cognitive growth with elaborate planning and manipulation."Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Bill Cunningham New York
Last night I joined up with Abbey and Samantha and went to see this amazing documentary at the IFC Center. I have been a fan of the legendary street-style photographer, Bill Cunningham, for ages but I knew very little about his life or the stories behind his art. Well, this flawless film painted a riveting portrait not just of Mr. Cunningham, but also of the New York and Paris of the last 40 years.
It was so captivating and moving, it made me laugh and cry and I truly didn't want it to end. I left feeling utterly inspired by Cunningham's singular talent, devotion to his craft, and incredible commitment to personal integrity. The fact that the story happens to be focused on the world of street fashion is just icing on the cake.
I cannot recommend the film highly enough. I'll be purchasing it on DVD and referencing it again and again!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Muter on Breastfeeding
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Marla Cielo
Aren't these envelope clutches by New York designer Marla Cielo just fantastic? Each one is completely unique, due to the process of hand-painting large leather "canvasses", cutting them into strips, and then weaving the pieces into a bag. Functional fashion meets one-of-a-kind artwork! Check out the website to see the whole range. You can also shop Marla Cielo's latest collections at a special event on April 28th from 6-9 pm at Bond 07 (07 Bond Street, NYC). Enjoy a cocktail while you shop, meet the designer, and even watch her demonstrate the painting process! I plan to go, and it would be great to see you there ;)
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Goldthwaite on Breastfeeding
The Green Sofa, Anne Goldthwaite (1869–1944)
Date: 1930–40 (?)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30 x 36 in. (76.2 x 49.5 cm)
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