Captured in the vibrant strokes characteristic of Expressionism, this evocative print presents Balmedie Beach as evening whispers across the sky. The canvas comes alive with bold, sweeping brushstrokes that create a sense of movement and drama, reflecting the beach's serene yet dynamic essence at dusk. The artwork is awash with a rich palette of colours—fiery hues of orange and pink merge with the deep blues and purples of the twilight sky, casting a warm glow that is reflected on the wet sands below. The setting sun, a brilliant circle of white, hovers just above the horizon, its gleaming reflection stretching across the shoreline in a path of shimmering light. Two silhouetted figures wander towards the distant water's edge, adding a touch of human narrative to the natural splendour. Their presence is small yet poignant against the grandeur of the sweeping landscape. Around them, the ebb and flow of the tide reveals patterns in the sand, rendered in abstract shapes and contours that mirror the broken sky above. This piece is not just a print; it is a token of the wild, untamed beauty of Scotland's coastline. Its expressive quality invites viewers to not only see but feel the bracing air and hear the soft murmurs of the sea—making it a perfect treasure for collectors and seaside enthusiasts alike.
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I cannot believe it has been so long since I have posted a blog. Time has literally gotten away from me, and I have been down with a bad back and thought ,"hmmmmmm, I wonder when the last time I blogged was". Well.... sheeesh this is a bit rediculous !!!! I have been getting the showrooms ready for market next week and truly just overdid it!!! So now I am on here trying to remember how the heck I do this ! Getting ready for market is always a rush to get everything ready, The samples seem to always arrive later then expected, and they all need to be photographed to go onto the website, so buyers can see what the heck they are going to buy. I love to use the Antique barns on the property, the stalls and lofts usually make a dark worn background, even though most of it never really shows. ! This is just an example of some of the lighting for 2017 along with some fun new products. Then its off to the Showrooms to stage them with all the new products for the season, and this time it is over 600. Whew, that is a lot of items......... I started in Dallas, and there was an odd room in the center of the showroom that just bugged me. So finally I decided I couldn't take it any more, and we tore it out, but I seem to forget how much dust drywall can create!!!! Holy Cow did I make some serious dust !!! Deb ( The showroom manager) needed a riding vacuum to help with clean up...... It was pretty dusty, but we seemed to get it all cleaned up. There is always so many issues along the way, This poor deer needed some plastic surgery before he was put out on display ! Poor Dear !!!!!! or Poor Deer ! :-0 Sometimes I honestly doubt if I will get I will ever get Humpty Dumpty back together again. But it always seems to work out. I buy a lot of Antiques in Roundtop Texas, in fact I ended up buying some property down there (www.TheRendezvousRoundTop.com ) and put cabins and pavillions, for dealers to sell, and customers to stay twice a year for the Antique Week that is out of this world. Last time I purchased an incredible steel grain bin, and have used its curved walls in two showrooms, Atlanta and Dallas, while placing the roof in Dallas. It fits perfectly to complete the look of "The Rendezvous Collection" in Peacock Park design. I just adore these whimsical butterfly headbands and wreaths.....such celebration sensations! Add caption It always seems crazy when I just finished Christmas at home, I am decorating the showrooms for the Holidays all over again, just days after. It makes me feel a bit like scrooge, I have to admit, I am not as jolly in January!!!! Well, now that I remember how to post a blog, my New Years resolution will be to try to post a bit more often.....okay, a lot more often. Please accept my sincere apologies , and please come visit me in the showrooms if you are a retailer, and in Round top Texas if you are not. Happy New Year, lets hope this a very good year!
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By Adriana Guidi in Art Tutorials > Painting Tutorials When you’re first taught to paint with a limited palette, you’re usually given three primary colors—red, yellow and blue. Limiting yourself to just a few colors teaches you how to mix colors correctly, see value and temperature, and encourages thought and planning in your color choices. Today we’ll discuss a different limited palette, one that was made famous by Swedish painter Anders Leonard Zorn, which is often known as the Zorn Palette. Anders […]
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