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Philippe de Kraan

We love discovering new artists & bringing their individual view of the world to our subscribers. You might like the work or maybe not - but our mission is to encourage everyone to be open to new creative perspectives which engage, challenge & inspire. Today meet Philippe de Kraan.

Post Impressionism

The landscapes of Paul Gauguin

Today we revisit the life and beautiful work of Paul Gauguin in a beautiful summary of his landscapes, in an Arts&Emotions video. Image: Arts&Emotions Facebook.

Expressionism

Marvellous Marc Chagall!

Today we revisit the life and extraordinary work of Marc Chagall in some of our previous posts. We also view a summary of his work in an Arts&Emotions video. Image: Arts&Emotions Facebook.

Abstract

Lee Krasner: Part Three

Viewing some of the abstract paintings by Lee Krasner who said: "I am not to be trusted around my old work for any length of time". Join me in looking at these amazing works from an inspirational artist.

Abstract

Lee Krasner: Part Two

Abstract artist Lee Krasner's involvement In the The New Deal program was instituted by the US government under President Franklin Roosevelt "to revitalize the American economy in the midst of the Great Depression."

Abstract

Lee Krasner: Part One

Lee Krasner (1908-1984) who was a pioneer of Abstract Expression and played a significant role in making New York a thriving centre for modern art in the postwar period.

Realism

The history behind the magical realism of Rob Gonsalves

Today we look at the Magic Realsim of Canadian Rob Gonsalves. His works challenge our view of perspective, and encourage in us a child like wonder of the world by combining reality and magical fantasy together. Image: robgonsalves.live

Portraits

Jos Coufreur Portraits

Portraits have been created for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years and the variety of techniques used to recreate a face would seem to be limitless. Jos Coufreur uses a unique style that combines Realism with Expressive Abstraction. Image credit: jos-coufreur.com

Trees

Boab drama

A showcase post where expressionistic paintings of boabs are presented by Jos Coufreur, Rex Woodlands, Majorie Fisher, Sally Chandler, Mark Blume, Pam Hume.

Women Artists

Breakfast of the Birds by Gabriele Münter

E in London sent this image which reminds all of us to look out our windows and take in the beauty of nature. Sending special wishes to all our subscribers and followers around the world as you sit down to your Sunday breakfast. Breakfast of the Birds by Gabriele Münter

Expressionism

Hair and Heads

Looking at Heads gives us the chance to study Hairstyles in a little detail as they are definitely an important work of art. The Venus of Willendorf estimated to have been made 30,000 BCE. She was found in 1908 in Lower Austria.

Contemporary

Reflection: Embracing the Beauty in the World

Rosh Hashanah gives us a time and the encouragement to reflect on the beauty of the world. Today we will enjoy our reflection through more paintings by Israeli artist Elena Kotliarker. Image: The Flowers and Dragonflies by Elana Kotliarker (fineartamerica.com)

Celebration

Welcoming in Rosh Hashanah

"L’shana tovah u’metukah" to all my Jewish family and friends. May you have a good and sweet new year. Image: "The Herald of Dawn" by Elena Kotliarker (villageyontif.com)

Sense of Place

A Sense of Place: Part Two - Through the Eyes and Mind of Marc Chagall

Sharing my thoughts on "a sense of place" and how this arose in Marc Chagall and influenced his works throughout his life.

Bees

Henri Matisse, Bees and Beyond

Jane and I have been to Canberra to see the Matisse and Picasso Exhibition. But following on from our Bee Week, today I wanted to show you Matisse's "Bees" creation which was part of the "cut-outs" used by Matisse to design the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence, France.

Contemporary

David Zwirner and Paul Klee

Publicising the Swiss born artist Paul Klee and the excellent site of David Zwirner exhibiting Klee's works.

Performing Arts

Dancing to Art

Four dancers (Paul Davidson, Sherifat King, Bethan Kendrick, Housni Hassan) give their interpreation of paintings by Maggi Hambling, Gillian Ayres, Victor Pesmore, Henry Fuseli. Produced by the Tate Britain.

Performing Arts

Marc Chagall and the Floating Canvas in the Palais Garnier, Paris

Learning a little more about the genius artist Marc Chagall and the story behind his painting of the ceiling dome in the Palais Garnier, Paris.

Relationships

More on Marc Chagall: tantalisingly just on the other side of the comprehensible

It is important that to understand an artist like Marc Chagall you need to understand his origins and perception of the world.

Windows

Marc Chagall and the America Windows

Showcasing American Windows by Marc Chagall that can be seen at the Art Institute of Chcago.

Celebration

Celebrating Jewish Art for the New Year

Itzchak Tarkay (1935–2012) is an Israeli artist born on the Yugoslav-Hungarian border. Marc Chagall (1887-1985), a Russian-French artist of Belarusian Jewish origin. Canadian born artist Miriam Schapiro (1923– 2015) of Russian Jewish background - lived most of her life in the United States.

Figurative Art

Hands: Gabe Leonard

Gabe Leonard His work captures rich moods by combining the free brushwork of an expressive artist combined with the lighting and framing of a seasoned Hollywood cinematographer.

Expressionism

Byron Randall

Byron Randall (1918-1999) had four partners over his life (being married to three of them) and lead a very interesting existence which had considerable influence on his works. His art expressed strongly the environment in which he lived. Image: en.wikipedia.org

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