Turner’s Slave Ship
Not exactly a pastel painting, this piece was an instant favourite to me because it brought to light a subject that was not considered appropriate in his day and age. Bold, blunt and full of expression, it tells nothing but the truth. One can not hide from it nor should one ignore it.
Read MoreBook Review – Harley Brown’s Inspiration for Every Artist
After waiting for two weeks this book finally came in the mail. Greedily getting the package in my hands I eagerly opened the parcel. Pulling the book out I noticed the cover is exactly the same as I saw on the International Artist web site. I was hoping for something with a little more flare. Finally getting the book clear of the packaging I cracked it open and my first thoughts were "Oh, it's just numbered paragraphs of insight. "Hmm, disappointing". To be honest I was hoping for more of the same style as his last book. This one, however, is 401 numbered paragraphs of...
Read MoreHarley Brown’s Inspiration For Every Artist
It looks like Harley Brown has a new book titled Harley Brown's Inspiration For Every Artist. Right now it is priced at $26.75 USD. Now, if it is anything like his last book it will sell out and you won't be able to find a copy for under $100. So I suggest picking it up while you can. I haven't got my hands on it yet, but i should have it by late next week. Oh, the anticipation, like a kid waiting for Christmas. After I read it over a couple times I'll post a review. From the looks of it, the book is another no nonsense book written in the style of his first book. The summary...
Read MoreHarley Brown’s Eternal Truths for Every Artist
Phew, long title to spew out but in all honesty it has been one of the best book purchases I have ever made. It has a wealth of information ranging from drawing to composition. I have learnt more from this one book than any of the other 6 other art books I have at my disposal. I cannot recommend it enough. Speaking of recommending, my good friend Robin Morley recommended this book to me. I searched high and low for it but since it has been out of print for so long it took me a long while to find a new copy that wasn't over priced. Then as fate would have it I found it at a price I was...
Read MoreSIMON SCHAMA’S POWER OF ART
Over the last few weeks (as of June 18th) I have been watching Simon Schama's Power of Art on PBS HD. The BBC website has a more informative site on the series. Catch it here. The series covers eight artists in total. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) and Wheatfield With Crows, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) and Guernica, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) and David With the Head of Goliath, Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) and The Ecstasy of St. Theresa, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) and The Conspiracy of the Batavians Under Claudius Civilis, Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) and The...
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