mapping out some corners of the landscape of positions
mapping out some corners of the landscape of positions
From the British Film Institute National Archive; narrated by Cecil Day Lewis
A wonderful limited edition print of an original drawing by the talented Ed Org, hand signed and numbered by the artist. In an edition of 850. The piece is sold unmounted, unframed (can be mounted or framed if required). Image size approx : 28cm (w) x 50cm (h). See more work by Ed Org HERE. About Ed OrgBorn in Shropshire in 1955, Ed had an idyllic childhood among woods, fields, secret pools and ruined barns, which helped fire his imagination for mythological work. In the 1970s Ed undertook a Foundation course at Shrewsbury College of Art, and then completed a Fine Art degree at Cheltenham College of Art, with his final degree show based on "The Lord of the Rings".Until the early 90s Ed worked as a graphic designer in the advertising industry, and then in 1993 he chose to follow his heart and leave safe employment to pursue his own path, and started to create personal works on a mythological theme in watercolour and intricate pencil drawings. He is influenced by his favourite artist, Edward Burne-Jones, but also the book illustrators, Arthur Rackham, Willy Pogany, Russell Flint, Charles Robinson, and others. The landscapes of Devon, the Lake District and local woodland are a feature in many of his pieces. His larger works can take up to 18 months to complete. Ed also produces open and limited edition prints of many of his works.Ed has undertaken numerous commissions, the most notable being several corporate designs for the Wychwood Brewery including 'Hobgoblin', 'Black Wych' and 'Fiddler's Elbow'.Ed has a strong following and many collectors across the UK and abroad.Obsidian has been showing Ed's work since we first opened in 2002, and we now showcase his work in an annual solo show.
Girl Reading in the Landscape (1896). Ada Thilén (Finnish, 1852-1933).
Towering female figures fill the frame in large-scale collages by Johanna Goodman (previously). Using a range of contemporary and historic materials and visual motifs, ranging from bright red glitter to greyscale photos of classical sculptures, Goodman builds powerful protagonists from disparate materials. Elongated torsos are with clipped vintage photos, contemporary model shots, and even sculptures and paintings. Goodman places each figure in an imagined landscape—often oceanside or celestial—with the open horizon adding to the grandiosity of each “Imaginary Being”. More
The same thing happens to me this time of the year when the winter is giving way to spring, the first white blooming trees are looming one the horizon in the pinkish but still chill dusk. A certain…
mapping out some corners of the landscape of positions
For 20 years, the Pastel 100 Annual Competition has honored 100 exceptional pastel works by top and emerging artists each year. The 20th Annual Pastel 100 Competition winners will mark a total of 2,000 pastels! To celebrate, here are 20 award-winning works to inspire you to enter your own pastel art.
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Here is a watercolor and colored pencil illustration, with links to resources for colored pencils, considerations related to paper, and a video tutorial.
The official website of The Estate of Francis Bacon, providing news and information on the British figurative artist Francis Bacon (1909-1992).
Realism is more than a painting technique for some. When we look at Jeremy Lipking's realist oil paintings, we are looking at a faithful representation of life that has earned him comparisons to his art heroes like John Singer Sargent and Anders Zorn, but we are also looking at the artist himself: "I feel like throughout the duration of a painting, I can go through all the human emotions from start to finish," he says.
Capturing the raw essence of adventure and the Scottish Highlands, this expressive print portrays a duo of hikers embarking on their ascent towards the Buachaille summit in Glencoe. The vibrant composition is alive with movement and colour, featuring bold brushstrokes that convey the energy of the majestic landscape. At the forefront, two figures with brightly coloured backpacks navigate the rugged terrain, their purposeful strides and trekking poles in hand exuding a sense of determination and camaraderie. The sharp contrast of their gear against the natural environment serves as a focal point, drawing the eye into the journey that lies ahead. The painting's background is dominated by the formidable peak itself, rendered in dynamic shades of blue, white, and earthy tones, manifesting the sheer scale and beauty of the Scottish munro. Streaming light from the clear skies above bathes the scene in a radiant glow, highlighting the textures and contours of the mountainous terrain. Expressionist in style, this visual narrative eschews realism in favour of emotional impact, inviting viewers to ponder the symbiotic relationship between humans and the sublime natural world. The juxtaposition of the human element within the vast wilderness encapsulates the spirit of exploration and the awe-inspiring power of Glencoe's untamed beauty. This print belongs to our 'Glencoe' collection, a tribute to one of Scotland's most breathtaking landscapes and a testament to the intrepid spirit of those who wander its paths. It is a piece that promises to resonate with outdoor enthusiasts and art lovers alike, bringing a touch of the Highland's grandeur into any space.
Во все времена женщины занимались рукоделием. Это умиротворяющее занятие придаёт женщине очарования.... И вдохновляет художников) Вот они молодые,совсем ещё девочки,дамы в возрасте. И знатные и совсем простые . Любуемся,ведь это наши портреты))) (Очень много фото)
Filippo Palizzi (1818-1899) fu uno dei maggiori artisti italiani della seconda metà dell'XIX secolo e uno degli esponenti più originali del verismo in
Figures are subsumed in textured paint that drifts over the horizon like a thick fog in Federico Infante's mysterious configurations of oils on canvas. Infante begins by working with the background, layering different pigments in an intuitive process that yields unique hues of taupe and dusky blue. But despite their abstract nature, Infante's paintings reveal a narrative quality within his careful selection of figurative details.
Paintings by Old Masters, Modern and Contemporary Artists, Famous and Less Known Fine Art
Belgian photographer Leonard Misonne (1870-1943) trained as an engineer before discovering photography. Raised in Gilly, Belgium, the photographer traveled thro
Időutazás rovatunkban ma Frantisek Drtikol Tágra nyílt szemek című kiállításának anyagából vál...
Self-taught artist hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Andrea Kowch's works have been compared to famed American realist painter, Andrew Wyeth.
This is an interview with professional artist and master landscape painter Dan Schultz. One of his high-key landscapes caught my eye a few years ago on Instagram and I have been following his work on and off ever since. He has taken the time to answer a few questions about his life as an artist,
František Kupka, Water, The Bather, 1906-9. O/C 63 x 79 cm, Pompidou. Source: Painting the Universe-Kupka-Pioneer in Abstraction.
Here's my guide to the best virtual museums you can visit online at home from the comfort of your couch or computer. If you can't travel for any reason, this is a splendid time to travel virtually to a museum of your choice. There's an almost dizzying array of virtual options. It's not quite like walking through a museum. But it has its own strange pleasures.
This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.
Nocturnal themes have inspired many artists from time immemorial. Here are 10 nocturne paintings that portray the beauty of the night.
Henryk Siemiradzki Scene From Roman Life, 1883
Art & Contemporary Imagery?
The boat Artist Cucuel Edward San Francisco, 1875 - 1954 Evening by the lake The Bathers Green Dressed Lady in a Row Boat Der Silberne See The Pink Dress Quiet Waters An Afternoon on the Lake Girl with Fur Coat Regatta on the Lake Women in Boat Two Women Boating East Wind Summer Regatta Lady in a Deck Chair Young Girl with a Parasol Sleepy Quiet Hour Tea in the park Sunny Spring Morning Autumn Sun House by the river Morning in New York Harbor The Novel Farewell
The Fry Art Gallery in Saffron Walden puts Eric and Tirzah Ravilious side by side The Fry Art Gallery has a bit of a track record for this; reminding us of the wonderful world of Eric Ravilious, the artist whose...
John Singer Sargent was a remarkable and prolific artist, having created over 900 oil paintings and 2,000 watercolor paintings (many of which you can see on Sargent's gallery page). You will notice that I use his work to illustrate many of the posts on Draw Paint Academy. In this post, I take a closer look
František Kupka, 1913
Born in Tempe-Arizona, Johanna Harmon remembers being passionate about drawing from as early as seven years old. Unsure of how to apply her vast natural talent in her adult life, she went to work at a design and fabrication firm. In her mid-twenties she began taking numerous classes at the Scottsdale Artists’ School and would also attend workshops at the Denver Art Students League and the Fechin Art Institute in Taos.
The curator and art historian Susan Landauer met Elmer Bischoff in 1985, while she was a graduate student at Yale, and this encounter helped lead to her first book: The San Francisco School of Abstract Expressionism (1996).
