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NatalieIrish.com writes, “There are rumors that she has been creating works of art since in utero. Following her birth, Natalie Irish quickly began to shock and amaze every entity with her astonishing artwork of all conceivable mediums and dominate all competitions of the arts. Formally her achievements began with Best in District at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition at the tender age of 5. More »
The most distinguished African-American artist of the nineteenth century, Henry Ossawa Tanner was also the first artist of his race to achieve international acclaim. Tanner was born on June 21, 1859, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , to Benjamin Tucker and Sarah Miller Tanner. Tanner’s father was a college-educated teacher and minister who later became a bishop in the African Methodist Episcopalian Church. Sarah Tanner was a former slave whose mother had sent her north to Pittsburgh through the Underground Railroad. Tanner’s family moved frequently during his early years when his father was assigned to various churches and schools. In 1864 Tanner’s family settled in Philadelphia where his early artistic interests were developed. At age thirteen, Tanner decided to become an artist when he saw a painter at work during a walk in Fairmount Park near his home. Throughout his teens, Tanner painted and drew constantly in his spare time and tried to look at art as much as possible in Philadelphia art galleries. He also studied briefly with two of the city’s minor painters. More at the National Archives website
Henry Ossawa Tanner at the National Archives
http://clinton2.nara.gov/WH/EOP/First_Lady/html/hot-bio.html
Kris Lewis began dreaming and flailing atop this lovely carnival ride in 1978, in the great surround of the Jersey shore. Growing up in a family that included 7 brothers and 1 sister provided ample fodder for his creative appetite, weaving an existence replete with love, conflict, beauty, tradition and classic Jersey brawls.
Website
http://krislewisart.com/
Lucy Davies of the Telegraph writes, “Why preserve an artist’s palette? The daubs of raw pigment or the mixes left in position can be an intriguing index to the working method and the mind of the artist. And most, once the status of art had been elevated above the realms of mere craft, would paint themselves palette in hand.”
Why preserve Van Gogh’s palette?
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/culture/lucydavies/100007607/why-preserve-van-goghs-palette/
So I ran across this little gem the other day on another website and for life of me I cannot understand why I enjoy this so much. Of course, it was the first day of spring and this song just seemed to fit the day well.
I don’t know much about Mr. Montuori but the gentleman is very talented. I can only hope one day to slip some money into his hat in person.
Enjoy!
Wes
