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Artist Profile
Andrew Newell Wyeth (1917- )Imagine the life of a youngster unable to attend public school because of respiratory problems and being tutored and left with much spare time. This was the childhood of Andrew Newell Wyeth. He was born in the idyllic Pennsylvania farming village of Chadds Ford in the valley of the Brandywine River on July 12, 1917, the youngest of five children of Newell Convers and Carolyn Brenneman Wyeth. Once interviewed about his childhood and early exposure to drawing and painting, Wyeth stated, "I played alone, and wandered a great deal over the hills, painting watercolors that literally exploded, slapdash over my pages, and drew in pencil or pen and ink in a wild and undisciplined manner." Andrew's father, N.C. Wyeth, was a famous illustrator of books and a muralist. At 15, Andrew began to work in his father's studio and was given instruction on the materials used by painters. There was no attempt to channel Andrew's skill into that of N.C. He was allowed to nurture the style he was to become famous for all by himself. Although his work is representational, Wyeth is often referred to as an abstractionist--not because his paintings fail to exactly duplicate their subjects, but because they are often used as metaphors. From family summers spent in Maine, Wyeth grew to love and depict the seashore in his work, as well as the pine trees he knew in New England. Both images are frequent subjects in Wyeth's most famous works. Immediate success, however, did not reassure Wyeth, an exceedingly self-critical artist. Feeling that his work was too easy and spontaneous, he returned to his father's studio to pursue realism by concentrating on the human figure; and over a period of several months, at the suggestion of his father, drew a skeleton from all angles. In 1942 Wyeth experimented with tempera, introduced to the medium by his brother-in-law, acclaimed artist Peter Hurd. Along with the new media, Wyeth used a dry brush method that became the essence of his style. He continued to create wildly enthusiastic watercolor works and used the new tempera as well. The turning point in his career occurred when his father died. The death was a tragic accident, where N.C. Wyeth's auto was struck by a train on the railway near their home. Of the tragedy, Andrew stated, "When he died, I was just a clever watercolorist-lots of swish and swash." The tragic accident left him with the resolve "to really do something serious" with his talent and training; and so with his father's death, "the landscape took on a meaning--the quality of him." The rigor with which Wyeth attacked his material caused him to seek exhibitions. For one catalog he is quoted as saying, "My aim is to escape from the medium with which I work. To leave no residue of technical mannerisms to stand between my expression and the observer. To seek freedom of so-called free and accidental brushwork not to exhibit craft but rather to submerge it; and make it rightfully the hand-maiden of beauty, power and emotional content." Emotion ruled most of Wyeth's work. For Wyeth, the Pennsylvania countryside meant solid stone walls and soggy, rich earth. This was in contrast to Maine, which seemed to him "all dry bones and desiccated sinews," as he was quoted in the catalogue of his Metropolitan Museum of Art show. But Maine also appealed to him because of a simplicity that he found to be disappearing elsewhere in America, and he tried to capture the true essence of the people and the land in his works of that region. Andrew met and married Betsy Merle James, the daughter of a newspaper editor. At their first meeting, Betsy James had taken Wyeth to Cushing to introduce him to her long-time friend Christina Olson, who had been crippled by polio in childhood. It was her weather-beaten, three-story, steep-roofed, clapboard house built on a coastal cliff, rather than Christina herself, that attracted Wyeth's interest on that occasion. But Christina's personality and qualities that seemed to Wyeth to represent Maine gradually made her his favorite subject. "Christina's World" (1948), a tempera owned by the Museum of Modern Art, has a haunting appeal and broad symbolism that account largely for its having become probably Wyeth's most popular work. It is our fortune to have the talent of this great American painter. Although he is recorded to be the recipient of the highest selling price for any living American painter, the critics often hit him with comments of "narrow scope" and "limited subject depiction." While he did select the areas of Pennsylvania and New England that he loved as subjects on a repeated basis, nothing can take from him the skill, emotion and splendor of these simple scenes. His genius is well documented and his public loves the work to which he has dedicated himself. See examples of Andrew Wyeth's work at www.awyeth.com and judge for yourself. Haunting images, raw emotion and unexcelled expertise in manipulation of his media make Andrew Wyeth a national treasure. Wyeth on ExhibitAndrew Wyeth: Memory & Magic, a retrospective that surveys seven decades of the artist's achievement, is the inaugural exhibit at the Susan and John Wieland Pavilion, one of the High Museum's three new buildings designed by Renzo Piano in Atlanta, GA. The exhibit features approximately 100 tempera paintings, watercolors and drawings from the 1930's to the present on view through February 26. The show then travels to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA, where it will be on view from March 25 through July 16.
The holiday season is here, which means it's time to buy gifts for family and friends. When shopping for artists on your list, please keep in mind the fine product lines of the advertisers that bring you a free copy of ARTtalk each month. And be sure to check out the following new products when visiting your retailer! New Crescent Suede FabricsCrescent has announced the addition of eight new colors to the industry's largest line of Suede Fabrics. From the soft green of Reed to the dry-brown of Rattan, this elegant palette mirrors colors found in nature. These high-quality European fabrics are manufactured to exacting specifications and are laminated to 100% conservation core and backing papers. All are available in size 32"x40" and 40"x60".
These eight new colors bring the Moorman Suede line to over 130 options and the full line of Moorman fabric options to 207. Moorman fabric matboards are excellent for limited edition prints, shadowboxes, traditional to Asian to landscapes. Crescent Cardboard Company is the oldest and largest global manufacturer of matboards and art boards. The company serves the framing, commercial art, fine art and photography markets in the U.S. and more than 100 countries worldwide. See your retailer for these new colors and visit www.crescentcardboard.com. Brighter Light Boxes from Artograph
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New Cleaning Station and Filter from Iwata-Medea
The new Iwata Pistol-Grip Filter is the final defense to deliver clean, dry air to your airbrush and conveniently attaches directly onto the airbrush. Miniature in size, the super-fine 5-micron filter element performs like a full-size filter separator. The clear filter bowl allows a visual inspection of built-up moisture, which is then evacuated through a spring-loaded release valve--without removing the filter from the airbrush. Comfortable in the hand, the Pistol-Grip Filter acts as a handle on the airbrush and helps to relieve muscle tension. These airbrush accessories have arrived just in time for the holiday shopping season and make great gifts, so see your Iwata-Medea dealer and visit www.iwata-medea.com Crack the CodeReaders of The Da Vinci Code can once again immerse themselves in the novel's mystery and intrigue. The Da Vinci Quiz--501 Questions to Crack the Code by Tracey Turner impels you to recall the ways in which the novel probed a world of secret societies, revealed mystical clues hidden in famous artworks like Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," explored conspiracy theories and examined shadowy religious cults and their strange rites. Although the "Code" is a work of fiction, it is set in the world of true historical facts. The new "Quiz" tests not merely the reader's knowledge of the best-selling novel, but it goes one step further by testing one's understanding of the factual world that relates to the novel. Barron's, paperback, 168 pp.
Exceptional Gift Wrap Ideas--Japanese StyleThe Japanese have a definite sensitivity for the feel and versatility of paper. Origami is only one example of their extraordinary skill in manipulation and mastery of all types of fiber sheets. You can practice simple and elegant ways to fold paper to create original, personal and dramatic gift wrapping this holiday season. So gather some papers and have some fun! The Japanese words tsutsumu and tsutsumi (the noun) mean "to wrap" but actually mean far more than a simple wrapping of gifts. The Japanese often consider packaging and wrapping to be the gift, rather than a surprise inside the wrapped object. Tsutsumu wrapping is done with patience and often represents the feelings of the giver and, when given, is a sensitive and personal sharing of self. With the philosophy of their thoughts in mind, consider their application of texture, color and folds as the ultimate in personal presentation. A gift of tsutsumi is such a treasure that when received, it is considered imperative that only positive, constructive conversation and feelings be returned to the giver. That sounds like a wonderful idea and one sure to enhance your giving. It is very much like the way we dress in that our personalities and style are always present, and this transfers directly into the gift wrap/giving traditions. It is believed that paper came to Japan through Asia in the early 7th century. Prior to that, special wrappings included such natural materials as leaves and grasses. Paper arrived in the country when Japan was in the midst of cultural evolution, allowing concentrated efforts in the production and improvement of paper to flourish. Through refinement, washi was perfected. Washi, "wa" meaning Japanese and "shi" meaning paper, is the Japanese word for the traditional papers made from the long inner fibers of select plants. In a rush to create more paper faster, machines have taken over most washi production. As of the fall of 1994, during a special survey, there were only about 350 families still engaged in the production of paper by hand. The paper is prized for its properties of clean folds, soft rolls, slight stretch characteristics and natural feel. The paper has "memory," holding shapes and allowing work to proceed with exacting quality. Washi is available at quality art material dealers and through paper supply catalogues. Once you have a supply of washi, simple methods of tsutsumi are easy to learn. Basic wraps might start with a solid color covering over the entire package. Additional soft folds of coordinated print papers can then be applied over the base. These folds might include a strip of gently creased paper, pulled around the center of the package and twist-tied at the top. Washi holds the twist without ribbon or tape, so it is complete in simple steps as described. For an even more dramatic look, wrap half the package in one paper and half in a contrasting or coordinating color. Then cut thin strips of washi, group them into a cluster, and wrap around the package. They can either be placed exactly where the two sheets of coordinated paper come together or in an opposed, perpendicular design. Twist strips together and voila! Experimentation will yield many ways to manipulate washi with dramatic results. Colors and textures, prints and solids, twists and folds--you are in control and the experience will be memorable. Make this holiday season special with personalized, original paper presentation of gifts.
Portrait Painting GuidelinesFrom the ancients through today, portrait painting has been one of the most important artistic expressions. It is said to require the strongest discipline and the most skilled application of technique. Even knowing these facts, there is nothing quite like capturing the likeness of another human or animal, depicting the personality and vitality of that subject and achieving recognition for that accomplishment. For those who have not tried to paint a portrait, there are some suggested guidelines that will help you capture the essence of the subject you are painting. These guidelines are simple steps that are easy to remember and yield dynamic results from the very first attempt. Basics of human anatomy will help, but even persons with no knowledge of muscle structure or proportion can quickly master the concepts and have pleasing portraits. For centuries, most of the masters have practiced by using themselves as subjects. Many contemporary painters do, too. Who better to sit still, hold a perfect pose, never complain or decide the entire idea was a mistake? One idea that helps the artist capture his or her likeness is to set a mirror up with a focal point clearly defined...perhaps a dot of paint or a small sticker to focus upon each time the eyes return to the image. Many artists claim that using themselves as subjects releases the temptation to perfect and refine what they see. Portrait artists capture more than the mere pictorial image of the subject. They capture and relay the inner person. What the artist sees may not be what the subject "feels" is himself or herself. Using some gentle stylization may be required for the portrait to be acceptable to a "customer." But the artist can be as honest, true and forthright with his own image as is possible. Portraits can be created in all media, from crayon to pastel to oil and acrylic. Each presents a unique challenge from the standpoint of the medium itself. So practice with a material is essential for a positive outcome in portrait work. Pastel, for instance, covers over layers as more tones are applied to the portrait. Watercolor is possible to layer, but you may end up with less freshness than you had hoped. Oil is perfect for glazing and will render the many tones of skin and other features but is slow to dry and introduces the element of hazardous material. Caution with oils, medium agents, varnishes and the like is recommended. Acrylic is opaque and can easily obliterate previous applications of color. Given all the pitfalls, portrait work is still one of the most rewarding and lucrative artistic expressions. Demand for well-done portrait work is high and so can be the dollars. Certain aspects of portrait work seem to be a product of our times, with "art" marketed that was created by animals, artists rolling through paint with bicycle tires and children's art being touted as elemental and valued. Truly talented artists must work past all the hype and present a very professional manner to generate the clients and prospective income they deserve. Some ideas shared by successful portrait painters follow:
Some of the most beautiful art pieces throughout history have been the portraits painted as time and history were recorded therein. With the support material of books, recordings and workshops available, there is no reason to delay your venture into the exciting and challenging realm of portraiture. Portraits on ViewThe Frick Collection, New York City, is the only museum in the U.S. to present Memling's Portraits, a touring exhibition of paintings by the important Netherlandish artist Hans Memling (c. 1440-1494). The exhibition provides an overview of Memling's successful career in portraiture, with a selection of approximately 30 portraits by the master and his school. Included are portrait wings from diptychs and triptychs along with autonomous panels of individual patrons. Through December 31.
Washington, DC -- National Gallery of Art -- The Gallery celebrates the holiday season with free programs that include caroling, gallery talks, concerts and a special lecture, as well as a Web feature, ice skating and festive holiday decorations. "The Christmas Story in Art," a 60-minute discussion about paintings in the permanent collection with holiday themes that tell the Christian story of the Incarnation of Jesus, will be offered on several dates as well as the six-part lecture series "Christian Imagery in European Art," which explores major themes and symbols from the Old and New Testaments, as developed in imagery from the rise of Christianity through the 17th century. Call 202.737.4215 or visit www.nga.gov. New York, NY -- Metropolitan Museum of Art -- Annual Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche -- This continues a long-standing holiday tradition with the annual presentation of the museum's Christmas tree, a favorite of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. A vivid 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene-embellished with a profuse array of diminutive lifelike attendant figures and silk-robed angels hovering above--adorns the candlelit spruce. Recorded music adds to the enjoyment of the holiday display, and a lighting ceremony is held Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00. Through January 8. Call 212.535.7710 or visit www.metmuseum.org. Park City, UT -- Kimball Art Center -- Norman Rockwell: Home for the Holidays features some of the most memorable and enduring holiday images from Norman Rockwell's 47-year affiliation with the Saturday Evening Post. And the Holiday Ornament Display features original handmade glass ornaments by local and regional artists that will make the perfect gift or decoration. Through January 9. Call 435.649.8882 or visit www.kimball-art.org.
Recycling ProjectsBe a pack rat! Collect the neat gift wraps, bags, boxes and sacks you get over the next month or so and experiment with neat ways to use them in fun projects that make great gifts for friends and storage containers for your room. All you need is the collection of papers, white glue, a small bowl, a paint brush and the item to be decorated. One easy project is to cover a shoe box or other small box. Begin by tearing a combination of different but coordinated papers into chunks of all different sizes. You will use these scraps to cover the entire outer surface of the box and its lid. Cut your white glue to a lighter consistency by adding 1 tablespoon of water to 2 tablespoons of glue. Stir well with a brush. Layer a coating of glue onto the outside of the box about the size of your first piece. Follow with successive pieces so that the entire box and lid exterior are covered. Wrap the tips of the strips over the top edges of the box to create a clean look. Check to see that all ends and edges of the decorative papers are well attached and then allow to dry completely. For added interest, you might want to add paint pen embellishments or glitter, faux gemstones, metallic or colored tapes, etc., to the presentation. This box makes a superb teacher's gift because they need to organize all sorts of things and such a storage box would be a great keepsake. Speaking of keepsakes, use trinkets and scraps of paper to cover all sorts of items: picture frames, pencil containers, small file cabinets, switch plates, wastepaper baskets, etc. Family members would love to receive a special office organizer that is handmade and embellished with unusual colors, textures and trinkets. Glue wash is also a great sealer. When you make a collage type covering on an item, allow it to dry, and then put a top coat of diluted glue over the entire area to improve its durability. One more fun project is to create a door screen by making tons of paper tubes. Create these tubes by cutting bright colored magazine sheets or other paper into long, thin triangles about 4 inches wide on the short side and 8 inches high along both long sides. Using a bamboo skewer or chopstick, roll the paper around the tool, starting at the short end. As you roll toward the point, add a few dabs of undiluted white glue to hold this long bead rigid when it dries. When you approach the point, apply a thin dab of glue to hold the point in place. Remove the skewer, let dry, and thread the beads on long strings or cord (knotted at the bottom) and hang from the top of your door surround. These are easy to make and provide very original room décor. You may have thought that old magazines, newspapers, gift wrap and bags were trash, but they can be recycled into cool items! Austin Museum ExhibitsThe Art of Dr. Seuss and Light from the Sky: A Tom Lea Retrospective, 1907-2001 are both on view at the Austin Museum of Art-Downtown in Austin, TX. The Art of Dr. Seuss provides a rare glimpse into the artistic life of the celebrated American author and icon Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. Chronicled are almost seven decades of work, including rare early illustrations and poetry, advertising works, WWII editorial cartoons, magazine covers from the '20s and '30s, his collection of unorthodox taxidermy, and never-before-seen works from Seuss's personal archives.--Tom Lea was a Texas native and illustrator, author and painter who depicted in images and words the beauty of the American Southwest. Both exhibitions are on view through January 15. Also, on December 3 (5-9pm)visit AMOA for Seuss storytelling and a costume contest and then stroll to the Capitol for caroling and the tree lighting ceremony. And on December 31 (2-6pm), celebrate Austin's first annual First Night activities. Visit AMOA for storytelling and art projects and then join the Grand Procession through downtown Austin. Call 512.495.9224. Best Children's BooksThe New York Times Book Review has announced choices of the 10 best illustrated children's books of 2005. Included are Terrific (All ages); Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs, (Ages 5 and up); The Hello, Goodbye Window (Ages 2 and up); Brave Charlotte (Ages 4-8); Are You Going to be Good? (Ages 3-6); Traction Man is Here! (Ages 4-8); The Problem with Chickens (Ages 3-5); Jitterbug Jam (Ages 4-8); Carmine: A Little More Red (Ages 4 and up); and Chato Goes Cruisin' (Ages 4 and up). Web Site for KidsThe National Gallery of Art NGAkids SwatchBox is a color mixing and drawing tool for children of all ages. Youngsters can explore millions of color combinations and save their favorite colors in a personalized palette. A blank drawing window is provided so children can create art of their own. The SwatchBox brush can be adjusted to create various effects, and the undo/redo and erase buttons encourage visual experimentation. The free Shockwave Player is required to access this activity. Go to www.nga.gov/kids/zone/swatchbox.htm. Stamps of ApprovalThe late artist Jim Henson and his beloved Muppets have been immortalized on U.S. postage stamps. The "Jim Henson: The Man Behind the Muppets" commemorative stamp sheet coincides with the 50th anniversary of Henson's most famous Muppet, Kermit the Frog. The 11-stamp pane includes a 1986 Norman Seeff photograph of Henson accompanied by a visionary quote and 10 additional stamps that depict 13 famous Muppet characters.
SEMA -- The Airbrush Artist's ParadiseFor four decades, SEMA (the Specialty Equipment Market Association) has been at the forefront of the automotive aftermarket--a unique industry dedicated to the enhanced performance, appearance and handling of all types of passenger cars, light trucks and recreational vehicles. The SEMA trade show is the premier automotive specialty products event. It draws the industry's brightest minds and hottest products along with some of the greatest airbrush artists to one place--the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year it is estimated that over 140,000 people participated in the show in every way, shape or form. Hundreds of custom vehicles were displayed on the floor of the exhibition hall, in specialized areas and on the grounds surrounding the Center. The majority of these had some form of artwork, from pin striping to airbrushed murals. Most of the artists in attendance were demonstrating their talents in the booths of manufacturers whose materials they use in their work. Throughout the show there were continual live demonstrations of technique. Custom automotive artists were available to answer a host of questions from attendees. The custom automotive section of the show was dominant, but there was also a separate area that hosted an art gallery. This consisted of works of art by painters who used vehicles both past and present as references in their paintings. Included were sculptors, jewelers, and painters that created displays utilizing techniques that ranged from sharp focus realism to abstract expressionism. Some artists painted in both the realms of fine art and custom automotive painting, while others were strictly easel painters. Airbrush artists were predominant among them. The floor of this trade show was mobbed and so was the gallery. Thousands of people were exposed to art in the most unlikely of environments. The best artwork displayed the same qualities as that of any other show--a mastery of color, composition, design and execution. Free NewsletterThe November/December issue of the FREE e-newsletter AirbrushTalk is online at www.airbrushtalk.com. Articles include "Fast Track Faux Marble" by Janean S. Thompson; Into the Airstream by Tom Grossman, "Thinning Paint"; "Painting Leopards' Dots and Patterns" by Alex Castro; and "The Artool Story -- Part 1" by Dave White. Learn to AirbrushSo a friend or relative has always wanted to learn how to airbrush; or you have an airbrush relegated to a shelf or closet collecting dust because you just don't know where to begin; or you know where to point the tip and how to get paint to spray but not how to get thick or thin lines or soft or hard edges, etc. Now you can give that friend/relative or yourself a gift of learning. Robert Paschal will teach "Basic Airbrush Techniques" on Saturday, February 11, 2006, at ARTtalk.com's Gallery at the Square in Beacon, N.Y. All equipment and materials are provided for use in class and seats are limited to provide individual attention. Visit www.arttalk.com/workshop/workshop.htm or call 845.831-1043 for further information. What a great choice of gift!
Short List Announced--The Penny McCall Foundation has announced the names of the six finalists for the first Ordway Prize. Given biennially, the prize will recognize two recipients, a mid-career artist and arts writer and/or curator, each of whom will receive an unrestricted monetary award of $100,000. The four remaining finalists will each receive awards of $7,500. And the finalists are Lynne Cooke, curator, Dia Art Foundation; David Rimanelli, freelance art writer and critic; and Ralph Rugoff, director, California College of the Arts' Wattis Institute of Contemporary Arts, all of whom are American; and American artists Sam Durant and Senga Nengudi and Colombian artist Doris Salcedo. The first two recipients will be announced on December 16 at a special event in New York City. NEA News--The 2005 National Medal of Arts has been presented to ten recipients, including Leonard Garment, arts patron and advocate, New York City; Ollie Johnston, film animator and artist, Burbank, CA; and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA. The National Medal of Arts, established by Congress in 1984, is awarded to those who have made extraordinary contributions to the creation, growth and support of the arts in the U.S.--$14.89 million in federal competitive Save America's Treasures grants has been awarded to 61 organizations and agencies that will act to conserve significant U.S. cultural treasures, which illustrate, interpret and are associated with the great events, ideas, and individuals that contribute to our nation's history and culture. Laureates Named--The Japan Art Association has announced the five winners of the 2005 Praemium Imperiale, including Robert Ryman for Painting (U.S.), Issey Miyake for Sculpture (Japan), and Yoshio Taniguchi for Architecture (Japan). Recipients of this annual award receive approximately $135,000 along with a medal in recognition of their outstanding achievement in the arts. Fall Auction Results In--Continued astounding strength in Contemporary art was in evidence last week in New York. Both Sotheby's and Christie's realized their highest totals for evening auctions. Collectors and dealers spent a total of $387,633,680 (including Buyer's Premiums) at the three houses (including Phillips de Pury). The long-standing record for the most expensive post-war work was broken twice, first at Christie's with Mark Rothko's Homage to Matisse and then at Sotheby's when David Smith's Cubi XXVIII took in $23,816,000 - the highest price for any work of art this season. Holiday Traditional Stamp Available--"Madonna and Child" by Lorenzo Monaco (National Gallery of Art) is once again the holiday traditional stamp available from the U. S. Postal Service this Christmas season. A greeting card based on this painting is available at the National Gallery gift shop.
Exhibitions Napa, CA -- COPIA (The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts) -- construction features astounding sculptures made from cans of food that were created during a charitable design/build competition. At the close of the exhibition, all food will be donated to local food banks. Visitors are requested to bring one can of food to add to the donation. Through January 2. Call 707.259.1600. Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- Museum of Art -- Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs opens December 15 and features more than 130 artifacts associated with the legendary pharaoh as well as 70 objects from the graves of members of the 18th Dynasty, including Tut's great grandparents. Through April 23; then opens at the Field Museum in Chicago on May 19. Call 954.525.5500.
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