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Of all the artist's work displayed here,
I recognize that my own efforts resonate greatly with Matta's "biomorphic" period of the early 1940s. |
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| Ecouter Vivre | Roberto Matta | |
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I have great respect for Burchfield's lyrical outdoor scenes. He had a refreshingly original approach to interpreting his subject matter. I also appreciate & share both his passion for dramatic weather, and, unsurprisingly, music. There is also a more animated watercolor, Summer Fantasy, included on the larger image page. |
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| The Three Trees | Charles Burchfield | |
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My website would not be
complete without a nod to one of my favorite artists. His techniques
were often dubious, but the eerie, mystical feel is unmistakable. The
National Gallery has a whole room dedicated to an impressive Ryder
collection. To call Ryder a devoted painter would be understating
his life's love. In simpler terms, he 'lived to paint'.
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| The Flying Dutchman | Albert Pinkham Ryder | |
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Yet another Spanish artiste! Salvador would be proud. Dali was a 'spiritual' student of this 17th Century titan, who often (and quite overtly) quoted from his work. For myself, the more I have studied Velazquez, the more my appreciation grows of his fluid technique and commanding brushwork. Feast of Bacchus is yet one of many masterpieces painted by Diego. I highly recommend "The Technique of Genius", a monograph published by Yale University, which dissects Velazquez's 17th Century approach with a variety of closeups & photomicrographics. | |
| Feast of Bacchus | Diego Velazquez | |