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Rob · 07-25-2007, 11:10 PM

Thank you very much for the kind compliments Bruce ...but really I am not greatly knowledgeable about most things.

I really love Modern Art very much ...particularly sculpture, it has been a fascination of mine since I was a very young boy. I remember as a child I was almost obsessed with a book about Picasso's sculptures ....I would try to make copies of them out of paper.

Bruce · 07-26-2007, 04:19 PM

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I really love Modern Art very much ...particularly sculpture, it has been a fascination of mine since I was a very young boy. I remember as a child I was almost obsessed with a book about Picasso's sculptures ....I would try to make copies of them out of paper.

That's a true passion for art my friend!

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I'm also a fan of Lawren Stewart Harris (1885-1970) LSH is a member of Canada's famous 'Group of Seven' and his work is fantastic.

More of Lawren's paintings..

Love his stuff.

Bruce · 07-26-2007, 04:30 PM

My father is a big fan of Margaret Shelton (see below).

He's got an original copy of both of these particular woodcuts

"Fishing on the Bow" - 1945

Homestead at Revelstoke, 1942

While I greatly appreciate her art, the overall style and themes don't appeal to me. Generally, I prefer a more cartoonish style (like Harris or Mell).

Having said that, I love this one she's done...

Dogtown in July, Rosedale, Alberta, 1949
Oil on board

Bruce · 07-26-2007, 04:35 PM

Couldn't resist posting..

Walter Joseph Phillips (1884-1963)
York Boat on Lake Winnipeg, 1930
Colour woodcut on paper

I love what he's done with the water!

Sybil Andrews (1898-1992) also has some very interesting work.

Racing, 1934
Linocut on paper

Pickle Herring Street, Southwark, 1923-29
Drypoint etching on paper

Concert Hall, 1929
Linocut on paper

Rob · 07-27-2007, 12:35 AM

Very good Bruce, I like your choices very much. You appear to like wide landscapes and dynamic compositions.

I am particularly interested in this woodcut:

^^This is very interesting ...I immediately thought of the 19th century Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai ...I love the clarity of the lines and the fantastic composition

Very nice Bruce.

Rob · 07-27-2007, 02:12 AM

Egon Schiele (1890-1918) is one of the most original and brilliant artists of his time. Many of his drawings and paintings verge on being pornographic ... I will only post G rated pictures

. Biography on wikipedia

When I first encountered it, I didn't really like it too much (his figures are often quite grotesque) ...but I have come to appreciate the beauty of it, the dynamic compositions are particularly impressive ...and his drawing skills are exemplary.

Bruce · 07-27-2007, 10:07 AM

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Very good Bruce, I like your choices very much. You appear to like wide landscapes and dynamic compositions.

Yup. That's me.

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I am particularly interested in this woodcut:

^^This is very interesting ...I immediately thought of the 19th century Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai ...I love the clarity of the lines and the fantastic composition

Very nice Bruce.

It really is a fantastic piece isn't it? Haven't heard of Katsushika Hokusai before, but I'll be sure to take a look.

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Egon Schiele (1890-1918) is one of the most original and brilliant artists of his time. Many of his drawings and paintings verge on being pornographic ... I will only post G rated pictures

. Biography on wikipedia

When I first encountered it, I didn't really like it too much (his figures are often quite grotesque) ...but I have come to appreciate the beauty of it, the dynamic compositions are particularly impressive ...and his drawing skills are exemplary.

Ooooh.. strange stuff. As you said, his characters are quite grotesque, but interesting nevertheless! Egon's self portraits are equally interesting.

Thanks Rob

Bruce · 07-27-2007, 10:30 AM

More Sybil Andrews stuff..

Love this one..

This one (entitled "Speedway") is just brilliant.

I really like her style on this particular picture as I believe it challenges the mind. The meaning is clear, but I'd by lying if I didn't say every first glance of the painting reminds me of a set of jackhammers or screw/nails.

Now look at this one...

Entitled: "Mother and Son"

Rob · 07-27-2007, 01:42 PM

Excellent stuff Bruce ....thank you for introducing me to Sybil Andrews work

The Diva · 07-27-2007, 01:46 PM

My favourite is The Kiss by Gustav Klimt.
It is part of our home decor ( a reproduction of course)

07-25-2007, 11:10 PM	#11
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,618 Thanks: 892 Thanked 719 Times in 401 Posts	Re: Artists & Paintings Thank you very much for the kind compliments Bruce ...but really I am not greatly knowledgeable about most things. I really love Modern Art very much ...particularly sculpture, it has been a fascination of mine since I was a very young boy. I remember as a child I was almost obsessed with a book about Picasso's sculptures ....I would try to make copies of them out of paper.

07-26-2007, 04:30 PM	#13
Bruce Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 6,703 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 957 Times in 556 Posts	Re: Artists & Paintings My father is a big fan of Margaret Shelton (see below). He's got an original copy of both of these particular woodcuts "Fishing on the Bow" - 1945 Homestead at Revelstoke, 1942 While I greatly appreciate her art, the overall style and themes don't appeal to me. Generally, I prefer a more cartoonish style (like Harris or Mell). Having said that, I love this one she's done... Dogtown in July, Rosedale, Alberta, 1949 Oil on board Last edited by Bruce; 07-26-2007 at 08:27 PM.

07-26-2007, 04:35 PM	#14
Bruce Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 6,703 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 957 Times in 556 Posts	Re: Artists & Paintings Couldn't resist posting.. Walter Joseph Phillips (1884-1963) York Boat on Lake Winnipeg, 1930 Colour woodcut on paper I love what he's done with the water! Sybil Andrews (1898-1992) also has some very interesting work. *Racing,* 1934 Linocut on paper Pickle Herring Street, Southwark, 1923-29 Drypoint etching on paper Concert Hall, 1929 Linocut on paper

07-27-2007, 12:35 AM	#15
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,618 Thanks: 892 Thanked 719 Times in 401 Posts	Re: Artists & Paintings Very good Bruce, I like your choices very much. You appear to like wide landscapes and dynamic compositions. I am particularly interested in this woodcut: ^^This is very interesting ...I immediately thought of the 19th century Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai ...I love the clarity of the lines and the fantastic composition Very nice Bruce. Last edited by Rob; 07-27-2007 at 02:18 AM.

07-27-2007, 02:12 AM	#16
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,618 Thanks: 892 Thanked 719 Times in 401 Posts	Re: Artists & Paintings Egon Schiele (1890-1918) is one of the most original and brilliant artists of his time. Many of his drawings and paintings verge on being pornographic ... I will only post G rated pictures . Biography on wikipedia When I first encountered it, I didn't really like it too much (his figures are often quite grotesque) ...but I have come to appreciate the beauty of it, the dynamic compositions are particularly impressive ...and his drawing skills are exemplary.

07-27-2007, 10:30 AM	#18
Bruce Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 6,703 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 957 Times in 556 Posts	Re: Artists & Paintings More Sybil Andrews stuff.. Love this one.. This one (entitled "Speedway") is just brilliant. I really like her style on this particular picture as I believe it challenges the mind. The meaning is clear, but I'd by lying if I didn't say every first glance of the painting reminds me of a set of jackhammers or screw/nails. Now look at this one... Entitled: "Mother and Son" Last edited by Bruce; 07-27-2007 at 02:45 PM.

07-27-2007, 01:42 PM	#19
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,618 Thanks: 892 Thanked 719 Times in 401 Posts	Re: Artists & Paintings Excellent stuff Bruce ....thank you for introducing me to Sybil Andrews work

07-27-2007, 01:46 PM	#20
The Diva Master Shopper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 926 Thanks: 974 Thanked 860 Times in 424 Posts	Re: Artists & Paintings My favourite is The Kiss by Gustav Klimt. It is part of our home decor ( a reproduction of course)

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