Tag: figurative

Youth and Beauty and Sketchy

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Finally went to see the "Youth and Beauty" exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art on Friday. There was an event called "Speakeasy" that included Dr. Sketchy's, food, wine, cocktails -- Dark and Stormy was the cocktail du jour -- and everyone dressed up in the style of the 1920s. I just wore my purple… Continue reading Youth and Beauty and Sketchy

Old Portraits of Young Men: Part Three

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I've given examples here and here, but there are so many more! It's time again for another installment of 'men I probably would have slept with if I were alive in that century'. Since so many are unknown sitters, I'll just tell you who painted them... Hans Holbein. This sitter needs to lose the hat,… Continue reading Old Portraits of Young Men: Part Three

Holiday Postcard Giveaway

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My holiday postcards are printed in an extremely small run, so if you already get one in the mail around this time of year, you are a lucky ducky. This year I'm so happy with how they turned out I thought I'd do a little mailing giveaway. Once you get your postcard, it's practically a… Continue reading Holiday Postcard Giveaway

Peeping at Bathing Ladies

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12x12" oil on panel. Started this back in June before I found out I had cancer and finally got around to finishing it. I have no idea what's going on. Started it after my cat Milkshake died. Wish you could see the fur and flower details better in online photos (click to zoom in). When… Continue reading Peeping at Bathing Ladies