Patrick Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 I enjoy beautiful, life affirming art. My favorites include William Bouguereau, Raphael, and John William Waterhouse. I also enjoy contemporary artists such as Duffy Sheridan and Damon-Armand Heslington Denys. What are your favorites? I'm always looking for more beautiful images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshRyan Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Well, since you are an admirer of Damon Denys, I assume you are already aware of the Cordair gallery's other great artists, such as Bryan Larsen. Those two are definitely near the top of my list of favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted May 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Well, since you are an admirer of Damon Denys, I assume you are already aware of the Cordair gallery's other great artists, such as Bryan Larsen. Those two are definitely near the top of my list of favorites. I love the Cordair gallery, as well as the Art Renewal Center. I have a difficult time finding good art anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 I love the Cordair gallery, as well as the Art Renewal Center. I have a difficult time finding good art anywhere else. Then I have some treats for you! Go to my CyberNet Links page and scroll down to the "Visual Arts" links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed from OC Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 A favorite painter of mine is Joseph Wright of Derby. He was an 18th-century British painter who celebrated Enlightenment values -- reason, science, technology, business. Not only is his content admirable, but his style is excellent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Bryan Larsen's "Born With Wings", is one of the greatest paintings I have ever laid my eyes on. It is simply exquisite. dinesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Then I have some treats for you! Go to my CyberNet Links page and scroll down to the "Visual Arts" links. These are two of my favorites from the ART 21 site. Betsy, Thank you. I think I've actually been to most of those sites already in my constant searches of the web for good art. But I did find a few gems I must have overlooked since the last time I went to these sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmbivalentEye Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 I like a few things by Dali, along with the concepts of surrealism. The rest of my liking is in abstract art mostly. Though cubism intrigues me at times. and there was 2 paintings I saw once. I think they were called "The 3 or 4 stages of man" and the other was, "The bottom of the sea" or something like that. I love sculptures too. The idea of someone carving out the body of some image in their mind. Like James Taylor (but he's not famous, i don't think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidV Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 If you are looking for great art, be sure to check out my gallery: http://art.rationalmind.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted May 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 If you are looking for great art, be sure to check out my gallery: http://art.rationalmind.net A great collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramare Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hey! That's where I live! I've never seen it look like that, though . . . those are gorgeous, Patrick. I think I'll check out what else Mr. Jerins has done, too. As for favorites, you'll find me squarely aligned with the British neoclassicists, including Lord Leighton (you have to see the man's house in Holland Park; it's jaw-drop amazing), John William Godward, Edward Poynter, etc. I also like a few of the Pre-Raphaelites, especially Evelyn De Morgan. Contemporarily (hmm . . . word? ), Han Wu Shen has recently snuck his way to the top of my list. I also like just about anything made with acrylic, a la Michael Wilkinson's stuff. So far, though, what's actually made it onto my walls has been vintage posters--http://www.vintagearte.com. I especially like the art deco style stuff, and some of the World's Fair ones. This style of art suffers little in reproductions, vs. the neoclassicist stuff above, which tends to be less fun in affordable posters than it is in the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted May 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hey! That's where I live! I've never seen it look like that, though . . . those are gorgeous, Patrick. I think I'll check out what else Mr. Jerins has done, too. As for favorites, you'll find me squarely aligned with the British neoclassicists, including Lord Leighton (you have to see the man's house in Holland Park; it's jaw-drop amazing), John William Godward, Edward Poynter, etc. I also like a few of the Pre-Raphaelites, especially Evelyn De Morgan. Contemporarily (hmm . . . word? ), Han Wu Shen has recently snuck his way to the top of my list. I also like just about anything made with acrylic, a la Michael Wilkinson's stuff. So far, though, what's actually made it onto my walls has been vintage posters--http://www.vintagearte.com. I especially like the art deco style stuff, and some of the World's Fair ones. This style of art suffers little in reproductions, vs. the neoclassicist stuff above, which tends to be less fun in affordable posters than it is in the original. I also enjoy works by William Godward and Lord Leighton. BTW, where exactly do you live? I have known of that painting for 2 years and never knew what city it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramare Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 BTW, where exactly do you live? I have known of that painting for 2 years and never knew what city it was. That would be the illustrious Minneapolis, Minnesota. No wonder you never knew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagny Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 my fave painting this is my favorite painting...its on my wall. it is by Jack Vettriano. i've seen the rest of his work and i can't say i'm crazy about it. but this one painting i love. i was walking down the mall one day and i literally did a double take when i glanced at it through the window. i love how the couple are dancing and looking (or rather acting) so happy despite the lousy weather! in general i'm into romantic realism art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggyKD Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 Dagny, the image you linked to didn't show (got a little red x), were you talking about "The Singing Butler?" I also like Jack Vettriano: The Road to Nowhere On the Border Amateur Philosophers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagny Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 yep, haha..forgot to mention the name...strange the link works when i click it. oh well, i always have trouble with links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshRyan Posted June 20, 2004 Report Share Posted June 20, 2004 my fave painting this is my favorite painting...its on my wall. it is by Jack Vettriano. i've seen the rest of his work and i can't say i'm crazy about it. but this one painting i love. i was walking down the mall one day and i literally did a double take when i glanced at it through the window. i love how the couple are dancing and looking (or rather acting) so happy despite the lousy weather! in general i'm into romantic realism art. That is a great painting. I laughed aloud when I clicked on that link and saw it. There's just something so joyous about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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