Category: Original Art

Making Her Mark – Overview

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I saw the most inspiring show at the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Elisabetta Sirani (Italian 1638-1665)

Personification of Music – 1659 – oil on canvas – Painted in exchange for music lessons.

It was all European female artists from 1400 – 1800. It included 230 pieces of art: oils, watercolours, chalk, etchings, sketches, tatting, embroidery, quill work and more.

Themes included portraits, self portraits, religion, nudes, still life, nature, home decor and more

Josefa Ayala (Portuguese circa 1630 – 1684)

The Christ Child as Pilgrim – 1676 – oil on canvas

It is the AGO’s policy that we are allowed to take pics (no tripods, flash or other professional equipment), that we may post on social media and that we do not make money from said photos.

Sarah Stone (English circa 1760 – 1844)

A Blue and Yellow Macaw circa 1789 – watercolour, watercolour glaze & black ink border on paper.

I’ve never taken pics at the AGO before, and did my best despite: lighting in general, lighting reflected in in glass & oil paints & lucite display cabinets, and my unbridled enthusiasm.

Below is an example of a cabinet encased in the joys of reflections. This cabinet is made of water colour and metallic paper, hair (hairwork), and watercolour panels.

Sophia Jane Maria Bonnell (English – circa 1748 – 1841) and Mary Anne Harvey Bonnell (English – 1748 – 1853)

Paper Filigree Cabinet circa 1789

The plan is to show more of the art in categories. However, due to the plethora of photos to comb through, It will happen between street art posts.

Anna Maria Von Schurman (Dutch 1607- 1678)

Self-Portrait -1633 – engraving on paper

Anna mastered 14 languages. Her proto-feminist treatise The Learned Maid was published in Latin in 1638

One art blogger has agreed to come on as a guest.

Katherine Read (English 1723 -1778)

British Gentlemen in Rome – circa 1750 – oil on canvas

I’m swept away.

Photos © Resa McConaghy

Twas the Night Before Chickmas

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BY Georgiann Carlson

It’s lots of fun celebrating CHICKMAS at The Coop! Gigi has made this in 3 posts, so here I have put them all together. Thank you Gigi! Adore you!

Twas’ the night before Chickmas

Twas’ the night before Chickmas
and all through The Coop
the chicklets were playing
with their hula hoops

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
in hopes that St. Chicklaus soon would be there

the chicklets were sleeping
all snug in their beds
while visions of corn bread
danced fast in their heads

the hens in their kerchiefs
the roosters in caps
didn’t have time
for a long
winter’s nap

when out on the lawn
there arose such a clatter
they ran to the window
to see what was the matter

and what to their wondering eyes
did appear
but a miniature sleigh
and one tiny reindeer

as they drew in their heads
they heard a new sound
and there was St. Chicklaus
when they turned around

There were gifts for the chicklets
the hens and the cats
the dogs and the roosters
the horses and bats
the cows and the goats
the birds and the ducks
even the pigs and the squirrels were in luck
all were included
it’s always that way
so everyone there
had the very best day

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL MY WP PALS!

Two years ago I put all the Twelve Days of Chickmas (also by Gigi) into 1 post. It’s lots of fun to read. Just click on the card below, to go there!

It’s almost time for the Valentines Day Party at the Coop

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Holly, Beth and Resa have arrived at the Coop early to prepare for the Valentines Party!

“Holly has kindly brought her famous corn bread, along with new and exciting surprises. The Chicklets can’t wait to start nibbling. The kitchen crew is so delighted to have her for an entire week. They can’t wait to see what she will make for them.

Midge has been assigned as Holly’s aide. She’s her go-for, and will get Holly anything she needs or wants. Everyone put their name in a hat and the winner was chosen that way, since everyone wanted to work with her.”

“Beth has arrived at The Coop, and while she’s not reading until the party, the Chicklets are starting to follow her around. I have a feeling they will get her to read a story or two, before the big day.

“Resa arrived at The Coop early, so she could set things up. The Chicklets are delighted to have her with them for so long. The Sewing Club is especially thrilled,, since she shows them how to make things, whenever she visits.”

Don’t miss any of the fun!!!!! Click on the Valentines Card to go to Gigi’s blog!

All drawings © Georgiann Carlson

Black & White Blues

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It was at least a half block away.  I was shaking. Black & white street art is a bit rare.

I was impressed with how great it looked painted on a peeling tin sheet wall.

When I got there, I realized it was not art for art’s sake, but an ad. That made me blue.

OMG! There’s Leonard Cohen’s head just up over the trash can.

I get there, and it’s not art for art’s sake, but an ad about Leonard Cohen’s memorial stamp. I didn’t feel so blue, because I adore him.

I drew this b&w pencil sketch of a famous person, in a couple of hours. It’s a sort of  copy of a b&w photo. I think it looks like the person.

I got all cocky. I thought I would try another famous person, from a b&w photo. I used a technique where I didn’t draw an outline first. Rather I shaded(scribbled) my way in. I spent many nights shading away. In the end, it looks nothing like the person. I was heartbroken, after all that work.

I did a Blue Heron post a couple posts ago. A couple of comments later, Trent writes this song. He has a fancy synthesizer, and does some cool music on it. However, he actually sings the blues in this. He’s good, got feel.

He followed up with “For Her Heartbreak”. I know Trent got a new synth, sort of recently. He’s been working with it on his new pieces. I asked him what the name is. I got this answer:

“I use a Sequential Prophet Rev 2 polyphonic analog synth as my primary poly-synth and I have been using a Behringer Poly D for bass lines, leads, solos, etc. – the Ploy D is a MiniMoog clone.”

This could be of interest for the musicians out there!

The Heartbreak might be in Red, but it’s blue. You can visit Trent on his blog – Trent’s World

Last, but not least, I share this b&w drawing of a blog pal, that I have never met. Her Poetry & Writings can make me feel anywhere from Powder Blue to French Navy and every blue in between. There’s other colours, but this is about B,W & Blue.

Gather Around the Chickmas Tree

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The holidays are upon us, and this is one sweet Chickmas Tree!

I’m not good at waiting to open presents, so I opened my gift from the Chicklets! OMG! It’s a new Art Gown!

HOLLY opened hers, too! This hat is the best hat, ever. Holly is trying to NOT eat the candy cane!

Wow, look at BETH‘S new reading chair! It’s waiting by the Chickmas Tree for Beth, and here she comes now! I know let’s all sit around Beth and her chair, and sing “The Twelve Days of Chickmas”!

The Best Chickmas song ever! “The Twelve Days of Chickmas” – by Georgiann Carlson

Let’s pretend we sang the whole song, and now it’s the Twelfth Day of Chickmas. Let’s sing it out loud!!

🎵 On the twelfth day of Chickmas 🎶 my true love sent to me 🎵

🎵 TWELVE BAUBLES HANGING 🎵

🎵 ELEVEN CHICKLETS PIPING 🎵

🎵 TEN CHICKLETS LEAPING 🎵

🎵 NINE CHICKLETS DANCING 🎵

🎵 EIGHT CANES OF CANDY 🎵

🎵 SEVEN CHICKLETS SWINGING 🎵

🎵 SIX HENS A LAYING 🎵

🎵 🎵 🎵 FIVE GOLD RINGS 🎵 🎵 🎵

🎵 FOUR CALLING BIRDS 🎵

🎵 THREE FRENCH HENS 🎵

🎵 TWO TURTLE LOVES 🎵

🎵 🎶 🎵 and a CHICKLET IN A PEAR TREEEEEEEE 🎵 🎵 🎵🎵

This is one of the sweetest, cutest, smartest and creative 12 days…ever!

To see many more Chicklets (© Georgiann Carlson) posts go the the category link CHICKMAS

🌹💙🌹 Thank you, Gigi 🌹💙🌹

 

The Twelve Days of Chickmas

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The Best Chickmas song ever! The Twelve Days of Chickmas – by Georgiann Carlson

Let’s pretend we sang the whole song, and now it’s the Twelfth Day of Chickmas. Let’s sing it out loud!!

🎵 On the twelfth day of Chickmas 🎶 my true love sent to me 🎵

🎵 TWELVE BAUBLES HANGING 🎵

🎵 ELEVEN CHICKLETS PIPING 🎵

🎵 TEN CHICKLETS LEAPING 🎵

🎵 NINE CHICKLETS DANCING 🎵

🎵 EIGHT CANES OF CANDY 🎵

🎵 SEVEN CHICKLETS SWINGING 🎵

🎵 SIX HENS A LAYING 🎵

🎵 🎵 🎵 FIVE GOLD RINGS 🎵 🎵 🎵

🎵 FOUR CALLING BIRDS 🎵

🎵 THREE FRENCH HENS 🎵

🎵 TWO TURTLE LOVES 🎵

🎵 🎶 🎵 and a CHICKLET IN A PEAR TREEEEEEEE 🎵 🎵 🎵🎵

This is one of the sweetest, cutest, smartest and creative 12 days…ever!

To see many more Chicklets (© Georgiann Carlson) posts go the the category link CHICKMAS

🌹💙🌹 Thank you, Gigi 🌹💙🌹

One-Eye Art Gowns Guitars

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H’eye all! Tonight I’m your host for a most thrilling announcement event! Timothy Price from Off Center Not Even is using 2 of Resa’s One-Eye drawings to adorn his custom made guitars.

Resa did this One-Eye drawing with Tim and his guitars in mind. It is the first time anyone has seen it, except Tim, myself & Boogapony.

Here is a slideshow of 10 other One-Eyes Resa has done.

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Yes, there is 1 ~ One-Eye missing from the slideshow, and here it is!

Tim personally picked this blue One-Eye from Resa’s collection.

There will be much deliberation amongst the Art Gowns Models, as to how we would like to present these & possibly more guitars on Art Gowns. While we are waiting to hear from all of the Art Gowns Models, my totally hip cousin, Boogapony, would like to say a few words.

Click pic to view Jimi Hendrix Tribute

Peace & love everyone! I’m fresh off a Jimi Hendrix tribute post over on Art Gowns & as you know, if it rocks, I’m in! I asked Tim about who some of his fave guitar players are. Here is my pick, of Tim’s faves; Barry Gibbons from ZZ Top.

Back to you, AGM Holly!

Thank you, Boogapony! Not only is Barry Gibbons an ace guitar player, but the song gave me time to change Art Gowns, hair & make-up. I like the feel of the gauntlets for all this rockin’ out! Eric Clapton is another fave guitarist of Tim’s, so here’s my choice for Tim!

It will be a few months until the guitars are 100%.

Nonetheless, if you are interested in buying one of these guitars for $800.00, you can reserve one now!  Contact Tim Price at elcheo@swcp.com.

Boogapony Holly & Art Gowns Model Holly © Resa McConaghy & Holly Rene Hunter

Resa’s new One-Eye ~ Should she fill in the Eye?