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About Huangshan Mountains, Study 42, Anhui, China: 21st Century - Michael Kenna Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyright ink stamp on reverse Sepia-toned silver gelatin print 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches From an edition of 45 Worldwide shipping available Michael Kenna (born 1953) is one of the most acclaimed landscape photographers of his generation. His photographs have been the subject of some 50 monographs and are held in the collections of over 100 museums worldwide. He is represented in the United Kingdom by Huxley-Parlour Gallery.
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I went to an all-girls Catholic high school. Sadly, not once did I ever catch one of the nuns who taught at my school behaving “badly” or “out of character” for someone married to Christ, but boy do I wish I would have. These nuns gave detention left and right for the dumbest, most innocuous shit ever (like my socks being the wrong shade of blue or my skirt being 1/4 of an inch too short). The nuns had it out for my ass. I was convinced they were evil robots not nice ladies doing the Lord’s bidding. Nuns still make me nervous to this very day… So to my surprise, I found these vintage photos of nuns “letting their habits down” and even a few of them being slightly naughty a turning point in my appreciation for nuns: Apparently they’re not ruler-slapping robots after all. I could hang with some of these nuns!
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2016 Topic 15: Patterns Kellie Bloxsom-Rys Well hello everyone, Darcy here with a new topic. For the next two weeks we will be exploring Patterns and their uses in art. We enjoy looking at patterns, done well they embody a sense of harmony. We see patterns everyday in nature, we marvel at flowers and butterflies, the stripes on shells and animal furs. Patterns in art can be symbolic or decorative and in the modern age of readily available home decor, we are all surrounded by patterns. The definition of pattern is 'a combination of elements repeated in a recurring and regular arrangement.' Before we start, let's see who won the Topic 14: Colour Mixing Challenge... What a fortnight, so much colour. My most favourite part of arting. There are colours I love, colours that are my go to safe choices, and ones I dislike intensely. I have seen some wonderful colour combinations on your blogs, and it is apparent that you have been pushing yourselves to use new mixes, this is a great thing. Keep it up! The winner of Colour Mixing is: Rachel from Arty Beginnings Email Darcy to claim your prize. [email protected] AntlerMagick Patterns appear in many art forms, but in the main they are inspired by nature, these are the visible regularities we see in the trees, waves, spirals, cracks, stripes, spots, rock formations. These were studied by Greek philosophers to explain order and by mathematicians who concluded that equations could describe complex spiral growth patterns. As for artists, they have always struggled to match the beauty of patterns in nature. One very unique pattern that we all carry with us at all times is our fingerprint, try printing with it and see what you can make. Woxys Why is there such patterning in nature? It is used for many reasons: plants use patterns to attract pollinating insects; some patterns are there as camouflage, such as an insect mimicking its surroundings or a tiger hiding within tall grasses; sexual attraction is another reason that patterns have developed in nature. All these uses of patterns result in survival! Humans don't have the same need to cover ourselves for survival, though anyone that is a slave to fashion may disagree. We do, however love patterns as decoration. For the longest time they have been around in many art forms. Every culture has distinct patterns that have been used in textiles, architecture, scrolls and manuscripts, masks and paintings. From the Greek border patterns and Aztec woven blankets to the modern day patterns that we use in our home decor. Some patterns are symbolic, they represent beliefs, the natural world, history and tradition. Within this framework colours and shapes have specific meanings, they are passed down through the generations. Historians have used these patterns to establish traditions and cultural practices. Think about Tartan fabric, those patterns represented each of the Scottish clans. Hmong textiles are unique, no two are identical as the patterns represent the stages of life of the maker. Lertpan In the West we also see patterns used to pinpoint historical periods, we see certain floral patterns for example, and we know immediately that they are from the Arts and Crafts period. Similarly, we recognise specific designers by their patterns. Both painting and patterning started out as embellishments, but painting evolved into a fine art, whereas patterning is associated more with just decoration. William Morris set out to change this, and designed many gorgeous patterns to be used on wallpaper and fabric. He wanted to improve life by bringing the 'beautiful' to domestic settings. 'Art by and for the people' ' as a happiness to the maker and the user' Ironically the only people who could afford these items were the rich. William Morris Now with mass production and the availability of affordable paints, stencils and stamps we can all bring the beauty of patterns into our homes. So how do we use patterns in our modern art? Pattern is one of the principles of art - the repetition of elements within a project, those elements can be lines, shapes or colours. Patterns can be hugely important, more so than you would think, they are the underlying structure that organizes the surface. They can appear as the focal point, or just an accent, but in reality they form the skeleton of a composition. By carefully placing patterns you can bring a whole project together. This is no more apparent than in the backgrounds that we create. Here is a perfectly simple background, it has repeating shapes and colours and would support a focal image. Or your pattern can be a stand alone focal point, this hand carved stamp makes a striking pattern on fabric. Spotted Stones For centuries we have used patterns on ceramics, these can be hand painted, stamped, stencilled or carved right into the pot. We are so lucky now that printed material is readily available, specifically patterned scrapbook papers. The possibilities are endless with preprinted papers, and some of the patterns on them are stunning - sometimes too pretty to use. Hands up who has pretty paper hidden away? If you can bear to use them the patterns look fabulous on clean backgrounds like these cards. Notice how small the patterned pieces are compared to the size of the cards, very little is used, but there is great impact. Jennifer McGuire Not all patterning needs to be coloured, you can still create patterns by cutting away the substrate, like this card with a die cut corner. Pam E Another way to inject patterns without overwhelming the project is by adding patterned embellishments, like these fabulous buffed celluloid buttons. You could always make your own with fabric or even die cut some patterned paper and cover it with UTEE. Susan Elliott Care should be taken with patterns, as too many can clash and make it hard to look at the project. It is possible to use lots of patterns, but one or more of the other principles of art should come into play, such as unity and proportion. With this paper doll you can see lots of patterns, on every limb, all different and yet they work. Unity has been introduced with the simple colour scheme, can you imagine if these were all different colours, they would not be as easy to look at. The other consideration that helps is proportion, smaller patterns on smaller areas, more open patterns on the wings etc. Kimberly Crick Here stamps have been used in such a delicate way to add pattern to the background so that it supports the more dominant pattern of the large heart. Using clear embossing in the background has enabled layers of patterns to build up. Tracy Evans A fabulous way to add patterning is with stencils, from tiny to very large, like this stunning wall stencil. Planet Stencil Library Patterns can be very powerful in creating 'movement' and directing your eye to specific points of a project. Look carefully at the patterns on these stair tiles a lot of them suggest an upward movement inviting you to go up. Chosen wisely, patterns have influence. Decoist Where do we find inspiration for the patterns that we choose to use in art? You just have to look around you, patterns are everywhere. From metal plates.. ..to beautiful architecture. next time you are out, look up! Look at ceilings, and roofs, chimneys, spires, tiles, railings, and columns. Patterns are everywhere. Start taking photos, keep a record of patterns that you like. Bahrain National Theatre In fact you have only to sit in the sunshine and the patterns will come to you. Fabulous inspiration just from shadows. Let's look at more inspiration of patterns being used in art. I love this one, patterns inside a pattern. Whilst the patterns are all different, and could clash if side by side, there is unity with the background colour and also in the golden shapes around each pattern. Jill Ricci Lots of layered patterns here, but each compliments the others in their 'section' , although there is a lot going on, the linear aspects are very effective in sectioning this panel and making you examine each area separately instead of being overwhelmed by the whole piece. Janet O'Neal How cute are these little dresses, again take note how the patterns were chosen carefully for their size. Nederhoff I am not sure these would stand up to our rain, but they are great, so much detail! Jessica van der Hilst Rebecca Blair does a phenomenal amount of work in her journals, mostly with geometric patterns. Her pages all look so striking. Even words can form a pattern, try doing this with the words to a favourite song or poem. Cheryl Sorg Or perhaps you have an old chair that need a new identity, what better way than with funky and bright patterned fabric. Parade. A really fun way to make patterns to create a Mandala. There are lots of videos on this subject, but Guadalupe Brizuela Cabal is especially known for her Mandalas, see her work in this video. Watch part 2 here. So are you ready to get patterning? Stripes, spots, jiggly,wiggly lines, flowers, spirals,geometrics ...the list is endless. Remember to choose your patterns carefully, look at colours, check the proportions, see how they interact. However you pattern up your life over the next two weeks have fun doing it. Don't forget to follow Darcy and Leandra's pinterest boards if this topic pushes your buttons, you will see plenty more examples to whet your appetite there! I am really looking forward to seeing what you create over the next 2 weeks! Darcy Topic 15: Patterns PaperArtsy Blog Challenge We'd love you to share your ideas and link up your creative response to our current blog topic. Take a minute to read the challenge guidelines below. All links go in the draw to win a voucher to spend on products of your choice from the PaperArtsy online store. The Patterns link will close 17:00 (London Time) Sunday, 21st Aug, winner will be announced 2 hours later at 19:00. 1. The challenge is a for you to show how you are inspired by the current blog topic. Your entry should contain: - a mention of which post inspired you and why, and - a link in your blog post to that original post on the PA blog. The whole concept of this challenge is 'play along with us'. You are encouraged to put your own twist on ideas you see on our blog, do your own thing - whatever grabs you! 2. The link you put on our linky page must lead directly to the specific post on your blog where you have explored the technique/ idea mentioned in point 1 above. Don't link to the home page of your blog. 3. We prefer your challenge blog post is created exclusive to our challenge, but if our topic fits perfectly with another challenge, then you may link to both if appropriate. 4. You are most welcome to use stamps/ products/ substrates you have to hand from a variety of companies, we do not expect you to exclusively use PA products - it's lovely when you do though! 6. You can enter as many times as you like. We don't want to restrict your creativity! NB. Link closes at 17:00 Sunday 21st Aug (London Time) 7. The winner of the random draw will receive a £50 credit voucher to be redeemed on the PaperArtsy Website. The credit voucher includes VAT and postage. We request that one of your purchases is an A5 rubber stamp. You can add any other items to your basket, but the final total should not exceed £50. 8. Each fortnight on Sunday, the winner will be announced at 19:00 (London time). In the same post, the link for the next fortnight will be posted. 9. It's your responsibility to claim your prize coupon from Darcy. email: [email protected] Good Luck! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
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Hi all. ;) Today I am doing a post of vintage pictures I have collected. (Off of the internet) I love all of these photos and I'm sure you will too! I'll start off with the ones containing animals. This is a portrait of a cat (Obviously) taken in 1880. I guess back then hair salons were kid and pet friendly! This is just plain adorable! Her puffy dress, the dog's face... This is just about perfect as well! 1905 portrait of Anna Pavlova and her beloved pet swan. A Vogue magazine advertisement. I love Great Danes! (And her hat!) Now the unusual and heart-rending ones. Could this photo be any more cute??? A circa 1920 (Pretty strange for her to be dressing that daringly so early in the century) photo of a couple riding on a very strange side-by-side bike. Anyone else ever seen a bike like this? I would love to know what she's laughing at, wouldn't you? ;-) Pioneer woman collecting buffalo chips. (For those of you unknowledgeable in that term: buffalo manure was used for fuel on the Oregon trail and called chips.) This Edwardian photograph was taken in 1912 of these eight beautiful sisters. Cute. :-] Isn't this just priceless? Sailors bidding farewell to their girls from the portholes. Titled,"Kiss the girls and make 'em cry." Now that is a fancy barbershop. A Dior dress model and maids peeking around the corner. Look closely. I almost fainted at the very thought of doing what those men are doing. I'm not necessarily afraid of heights, but I draw the line at balancing on the top of a church steeple!!! The next three are war-time post-bombing pictures. Little girl and her doll. Boy reading book titled,"The History of London". An abandoned boy and his stuffed elephant toy. Teatime. Just like Mommy. ;) No comment. (Hahaha...) Girls and boys listening to records, 1950's. I'm seeing lots-a-dots. 1912 Belfast civilians bidding goodbye to their masterpiece---the Titanic. A very stylishly dressed african-american late 1940's. Hair tape- I wish I had some! Sunday best. Three young girls pre- child labor laws. An elderly woman playing her eight-string guitar. Looks like someone wasn't very happy about 'take your kid to work day'. ;-) A suffragette. This whole picture is strange. And do you know what those little buildings on wheels are? I wouldn't have guessed it. Okay, maybe I would have. ;) They are portable bathrooms! Bringing in the sheaves. A girl's best friend. I love button-up shoes! Miss Maude Fealy, silent film star (1881-1971) A make-do playground. A former slave 70 years after the Civil War. A lacrosse team from 1893... These shoes are wonderful! Garden club gossip... "Well, I never!" A blizzard in 1888. A girl waiting for her turn in the photo booth. Note: women all doing their hair while they wait. :) I truly do think it would be fun to have a jukebox. I'll have to settle for my record player though. :-) Any takers? Like father like son. No one knows who this elegantly dressed toddler is. (1899) While this photograph isn't very modest, I had to put it on here. Anyone else know what they are doing? They are drawing lines on their legs with an eyebrow pencil because of the shortage of nylons during World War 2. Under the circumstances, it was the only thing to do. ;-D The first skateboard?? Mothers saying goodbye to their children who were being shipped off to the safety in the country. A well-padded little skater. Some 'rough and tough' bikers! A well known picture of V-Day. I think I would give all of my savings account for hair like this! Or this!!!! Hmm... Funny...? Drawing water. A Michigan mother (Dust Bowl) migrant worker. During the 'Dirty Thirties'. Red Cross nurses playing kickball in heels! This is the woman, Geraldine Hoff Doyle, that 'Rosie the Riveter' was modeled after. Go on home young man! :) A beautiful portrait. Entertained? I love that wallpaper! A Singer treadle sewing machine... A beautiful photograph. Window wash line/ back alley. A hardworking farm girl. The most adorable picture ever. An African boy and his pet rooster. The Hindenburg. 1930 Teenage delinquents. Now for "V.I.P.s"! Or well-known folks as I call 'em. First up is Mary Pickford. She starred in silent films and then when 'talkies' came about, starred in those as well. Since she was so small and had a child-like face, she played a very wide range of characters. This is when she is much older, and it is after she cut off her infamous curly locks in exchange for a modern pixie bob. Does anyone know who this beautiful little girl is? Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, future queen of England. Here she is with her daughters Elizabeth and Margaret years later. Hans Christian Anderson, an author of many of my favorite books. Kate Warne. First female detective, master of disguise. She once saved President Lincoln from assassination on the way to Washington. She is buried next to Allen Pinkerton. Elizabeth Cochran. ( a.k.a. Nellie Bly) She was a news reporter who went undercover in an Asylum to uncover the evil treatment of the 'lunatics'. She also traveled around the world in 72 days without a chaperone. All before she was 25 years of age she was the most famous woman on earth. Someone even trademarked a parlor game called 'Around the World with Nellie Bly'. Florence Nightingale, a founder of the Red Cross. Norman Rockwell: no introduction needed. ;-) The Wright brothers. Eleanor Roosevelt. Elvis Presley. (He once attended an Assembly of God church.) Annie Oakley! Sharpshooter Annie Oakley aims with a mirror for a behind the back shot. ;-) Well. That took a while! This may be the longest post I will ever author. What was your favorite photo? Have you ever seen any of them before? Do you have a passion for vintage photos? Well, as I said, this has taken a long time and I am late to do the evening chores. And without further ado, ttfn, ~Rebekah
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