Author Archives: ronald972

Art of the Ungava

Posted on 07/04/2013 by ronald972

One might consider that with a name like ‘the Ungava’ that this chapter might be about a place in Africa but ‘Ungava’ is actually found in northern Canada.  I came across a booklet  or catalogue in my travels.  It’s focus … Continue reading →

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Art Mediums

Posted on 04/04/2013 by ronald972

The great variety of mediums which artists can use and do use expands the realm of what we call art.  The items in my collection do not reflect the multitude of artistic mediums which exist but every once in a … Continue reading →

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Art of Architecture

Posted on 24/03/2013 by ronald972

This week, I added an antique print to my collection.  It comes from a publication called ‘The Building News’.  It was printed and published on November 27th, 1868. One does not usually think of architectural drawings as art now-a-days, but … Continue reading →

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Art Inspired

Posted on 17/03/2013 by ronald972

One does not now what truly inspires an artist to memorialise a scene but we, the viewers, should be moved or enticed into joining with the artist in seeing his motivation.  Being individuals we will each see from our own perspective and thus find … Continue reading →

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Art of Towers

Posted on 10/03/2013 by ronald972

As I travel visiting the beautiful sites of this country, one is always drawn to the great historical and religious buildings which one finds all across this nation.  #York is one of those beautiful cities.  Filled with history both sacred … Continue reading →

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Art of Burma

Posted on 09/03/2013 by ronald972

As I procure works for my collection, it rarely occurs that I find a set or series of pieces by the same artist.  Today, I found a set of four works by the same artist.  The artist, #MuangLarBan, was from … Continue reading →

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Art In Variety

Posted on 02/03/2013 by ronald972

Three different types of art today, a linocut, an aquatint, and a pen and ink drawing, all from modern artists.  Very different techniques and yet they produce beauty in their own ways. A linocut by James Kerr entitled ‘The Cockerel’. … Continue reading →

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Art of Italy

Posted on 24/02/2013 by ronald972

For much of Europe’s history, Italy has been a centre for the arts and artists of all persuasions.  Many of the great cities of Italy are renowned for their galleries ,museums, and churches which hold some of the worlds great art.  Today’s … Continue reading →

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Art of Gustave Dore

Posted on 17/02/2013 by ronald972

In my journeys in the search for art I have acquired some things which might not be considered art but they are works which contain artworks.  I have in my collection a set of ‘The Graphic Illustrated Paper’ from September … Continue reading →

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Art of Line and Colour

Posted on 10/02/2013 by ronald972

I, at times, wonder what draws me to a piece of art but this week I know full well that it is the sublime skill with pen and ink.  Two pieces by artist Peter Nuttall in my collection are the … Continue reading →

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