Chicago

It has been such a whirlwind past 3 weeks! I am glad to be home for awhile. I just returned from a 4 day trip to Chicago, I am in love with this city! This was my first visit and I know it will not be my last. I love the architect of the buildings, the mix of the old and the new.

John Hancock Building

 I visited the Chicago Art Institute and was amazed at all the wonderful works of art .My favorites were the European paintings, considered one of the finest collections in the world. I favor Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, Renoir being one of my favorites.

 Pierre-Auguste Renoir
French, 1841-1919
Two Sisters (On the Terrace), 1881

 Claude Monet
French, 1840-1926
Bordighera, 1884

 Georges Seurat
French, 1859-1891
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte -- 1884, 1884-86
 

 Vincent van Gogh
Dutch, 1853-1890
Self-Portrait, 1887

 Claude Monet
French, 1840-1926
Water Lilies, 1906

 American Art 1900-1955

 Edward Hopper
American, 1882-1967
Nighthawks, 1942
 

 Mary Cassatt
American, 1844-1926
The Child's Bath, 1893
 

 Grant Wood
American, 1891-1942

American Gothic, 1930

 

Millennium park was another great place to visit with its one of a kind "Cloud Gate" sculpture. The 110- ton elliptical sculpture is forged of seamless polished stainless steel which reflects the city's famous skyline.

...And lastly a visit to the Shedd Aquarium  

Today I need to get back to work, I have to finish pricing and get ready for a two day show this weekend. Hope everyone is well, have a great day!

Got My Mojo Workin!

Last weekend I was lucky to have my booth across from Bebo Folk Art. This colorful collection of handpainted signs and figures were so fun and inspirational. The message that Bebo shares is to enjoy life and live in peace. His art is made out of found objects and saw mill lumber. A joyful happy man trying to spread the word one piece of art at a time. Is your Mojo workin?

One's art goes as far and as deep as one's love goes.
Andrew Wyeth

One of my favorites!

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