This year there is a change in the schedule for the Loveland Sculpture Invitational...it appears it will not be open on Friday (which is a shame) but the good news is that if you want to see the fantastic works on Friday you can by attending the opening gala. Tickets are $25 for a pair and include wine, beer and food as well as the sneak preview of all the wonderful art.
You can get tickets at the website or at the door on Friday August 6th. The event runs from 4-8pm.
If we don't see you there, come on by on Saturday or Sunday. Admission to the show is still only $5. The show hours are 9:30am-6:00pm on Saturday and 9:30am-4:30pm on Sunday!
See ya!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Da Vinci Painted It All By Himself?
It has long been known that many of the great masters had teams of assistants who helped create the masterpieces we enjoy to this day. The assistants often had specialties...some might paint clouds, others rocks, etc.
Leonardo Da Vinci was no exception.
His painting, "Virgin of the Rocks" has long been thought to have been painted with a team of assistants. Recently the painting was cleaned and it is now believed that the master painted this one all by himself.
So if a team helped paint a masterpiece...does that make it any less masterful? If the "painter" is more or less a director does that make him any less a maestro? Is the ensemble method of art only valid in music and theater or large scale projects such as Christo's that would be physically impossible for a single person to accomplish?
These are interesting questions for artists and art lovers to ponder.
An artist is the visionary and the driving force to have the vision brought into reality.
Does that mean that perhaps the artist does not need to personally have any skill with brush, chisel or other tool?
After all, there are many artisans who have technical skills but lack the creative vision to bring something unique to life.
Perhaps the artist does have the skills necessary (as of course Da Vinci did) but lacks the time to breath life into all the visions that exist in his mind's eye. Thus using a team to bring the pieces forth benefits all...the artist, the team and the world.
I'd love to hear thoughts from other artists and art lovers on this...for example, if you bought an oil painting by a particular artist and learned that he or she didn't actually do all the painting on the canvas, would that matter to you? Would it have less value monetarily or spiritually for you?
If you'd to read more about the cleaning of the Da Vinci that insp, click here.
Leonardo Da Vinci was no exception.
His painting, "Virgin of the Rocks" has long been thought to have been painted with a team of assistants. Recently the painting was cleaned and it is now believed that the master painted this one all by himself.
So if a team helped paint a masterpiece...does that make it any less masterful? If the "painter" is more or less a director does that make him any less a maestro? Is the ensemble method of art only valid in music and theater or large scale projects such as Christo's that would be physically impossible for a single person to accomplish?
These are interesting questions for artists and art lovers to ponder.
An artist is the visionary and the driving force to have the vision brought into reality.
Does that mean that perhaps the artist does not need to personally have any skill with brush, chisel or other tool?
After all, there are many artisans who have technical skills but lack the creative vision to bring something unique to life.
Perhaps the artist does have the skills necessary (as of course Da Vinci did) but lacks the time to breath life into all the visions that exist in his mind's eye. Thus using a team to bring the pieces forth benefits all...the artist, the team and the world.
I'd love to hear thoughts from other artists and art lovers on this...for example, if you bought an oil painting by a particular artist and learned that he or she didn't actually do all the painting on the canvas, would that matter to you? Would it have less value monetarily or spiritually for you?
If you'd to read more about the cleaning of the Da Vinci that insp, click here.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Finger Painting on iPad
This is an amazing demonstration of what a talented artist can do with latest technology.
The video is just under 8 minutes in length. Entire process took about 3 hours.
Now, how can I use the iPad to carve stone???
The video is just under 8 minutes in length. Entire process took about 3 hours.
Now, how can I use the iPad to carve stone???
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
New Zealand Gallery Annual Sale
If you happen to be in New Zealand this month, be sure to stop by the Birdwoods Gallery in Hawkes Bay. They are having their annual sale so it is a great opportunity to buy some art to go with fine wine from the region.
Birdwoods has a nice collection of Shona ston
e sculpture along with metal pieces. In November 2009, Louise and Bruce converted an additional paddock into a 
beautiful sculpture walk with extensive olive tree plantings. Visitors follow a meandering mown path to view a further display of stone sculptures, as well as the life size metal giraffes and crocodiles. Sizes and prices range to fit every budget and suitcase (or shipping container.)Birdwoods also has a Sweet Shop to tempt you as you stroll the garden...so literally they have something for every taste!
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