Seven Days of the Group of Seven—AJ Casson (1898-1992)
I’m off to Maine and Rye! I’m leaving some of my favorite landscape paintings for you—works by Canada’s mighty Group of Seven painters. I love them because they combine the freshness of impressionism with a love for the northern landscape. Housetops in the Ward, 1924, AJ Casson (he did versions in oil and watercolor) AJ …
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Seven Days of the Group of Seven—Frank Carmichael (1890-1945)
I’m off to Maine and Rye! I’m leaving some of my favorite landscape paintings for you—works by Canada’s mighty Group of Seven painters. I love them because they combine the freshness of impressionism with a love for the northern landscape. Autumn Hillside, 1920, Frank Carmichael The youngest of the original Group of Seven, Franklin Carmichael …
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Seven Days of the Group of Seven—Edwin Holgate (1892-1977)
I’m off to Maine and Rye! I’m leaving some of my favorite landscape paintings for you—works by Canada’s mighty Group of Seven painters. I love them because they combine the freshness of impressionism with a love for the northern landscape. Nude in a Landscape, 1930, Edwin Holgate Edwin Holgate was primarily known as a portraitist and …
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Seven Days of the Group of Seven—JEH MacDonald (1873-1932)
I’m off to Maine and Rye! I’m leaving some of my favorite landscape paintings for you—works by Canada’s mighty Group of Seven painters. I love them because they combine the freshness of impressionism with a love for the northern landscape. The Tangled Garden, 1916, JEH MacDonald At the age of 14, JEH MacDonald moved with …
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Artisan This
Artisan Tostitos? Seriously? I’m thinking of a new advertising slogan: Artisan Art. In a world where one can buy Artisan Bread, Artisan Cheese, and mass-produced Artisan Tortilla Chips,the term “artisan” has been devalued. May as well jump right in. During the Renaissance, the individuality of the artist was not of particular importance—he was celebrated for …