Red Head #2: Untitled by Jeanne Ciravolo

I did not have the pleasure of meeting Jeanne Ciravolo at the Art of the Portrait Conference this past April. However, I did get to take home this fine work of art by participating in the 6x9 mystery sale event. Jeanne turned out to be the artist behind the work.  Some day I hope to meet her. I feel very lucky to have this in my collection.

Details: "Untitled" by Jeanne Ciravolo, Oil on board, 6" x 9"

Ciravolo Fine Arts on Facebook

A look at Joshua Adam Risner's painting exhibition

 

I love when I discover an artist whose work I must see in person some day.
Until then, I can watch this video on YouTube. His website: www.joshuaadamart.com

See post from: artistaday.com

Starward by John Larriva

This painting happens to be my latest acquisition.  It reminds me so much of PJ Harvey,
probably my most favorite singer/musician. I have painted a few portraits of PJ myself which
I happen to like very much.  I had to used photos as reference material but of course I've lost that information and now I don't feel comfortable posting my interpretations without it. Maybe I'll post and just not take the credit;)  I love John Larriva's interpretation.  See his original post for more info.

Details: "Starward" by John Larriva, Oil on hardboard, 5"x7"

John's Original Post on Paint-Tarts Daily Paintings (Sunday, June 9, 2013)

Red Head #1: Cascade by John Larriva

I have several paintings of women with red hair hanging in my home.  I will show them in no particular order. I don't know what it is about red heads but they must be great fun to paint.
This is the first painting I bought from John Larriva after seeing his art on his blog.
I love his technique and style (lively brushwork, color, full of expression).

Details: "Cascade" by John Larriva, Oil on hardboard, 5"x7"

John Larriva's blog
www.johnlarriva.com 

How to: Draw The Eye

I really love the drawing lessons produced by ProkoTV.

The Silence (2010)

IMDB Link to trailer

I watched this film yesterday.  It's in German, subtitled of course.  It was well done in my opinion.

I thought it would recommend it to those who like crime drama like The Killing, and The Bridge.
For mature audiences only:

"13-year-old Sinikka vanishes on a hot summer night. Her bicycle is found in the exact place where a girl was killed 23 years ago. The dramatic present forces those involved in the original case to face their past."

Can't stop thinking about dance lately

Karole Armitage is a choreographer who I admire. To read more about her:

Punk Ballerina (Vanity Fair article, March 1986)

Karole Armitage by David Salle (Interview article, March 2004) 

Michael Clark (and dance company)

I like to track my thoughts when I search on the internet.  It's amazing how one thing leads to another.  Listening to The Jam easily led me on a search for other music I loved around this same time period.  For example, I can remember watching the videos playing on the TV sets propped up high in the corners of  the dance club called Spit. I was mesmerized watching Michael Clark and (dance) company dancing to the music of The Fall.  I never thought I would see this video again
yet here it is...

The Jam - That's Entertainment

One of my favorite songs by The Jam. It brings back lots of great memories.

Dark Skies (2013) Opening Quote

Arthur C Clarke : Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.


Dark Skies (IMDB)

Definition of unique

The Dreaming

Kate Bush - The Dreaming

Kate Bush by Robert Hettinger

I bought this painting from ebay several years ago (~2006).  It was this painting that compelled me to keep looking for fine art on ebay.  I have discovered so many wonderful artists since then.  This painting by the artist  Robert Hettinger is a portrait of Kate Bush, the English singer-songwriter, musician, and producer. (www.katebush.com).  I have admired Kate and her music from the very first moment I played the homemade cassette tape of her best hits (~1980). I will forever be grateful to the person who gave me this musical gift for nothing.  I only wish I could remember his name;)  Years later, when I saw this painting up for auction, I had to have it.

Details: "Kate Bush" by Robert Hettinger, Oil/Acrylic?, 12"x24", stretched canvas, 2006