Category Archives: Oil Paintings

An Artists Eye

Posted on 15/12/2012 by ronald972

It continues to cause me wonder as to how an artist sees.  I live in a beautiful part of the country (to some a little flat).  I have seen beautiful things.  But how does one move from seeing to actually … Continue reading →

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Art of the Mystical

Posted on 02/12/2012 by ronald972

Great art has for centuries shown religious mysteries such as the Virgin Birth, the Transfiguration, the Rapture, Christ in glory, etc..  Art has never and can never claim to explain the mysteries it displays.  It is but only a rendition, … Continue reading →

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Art of Neighbourhood

Posted on 16/09/2012 by ronald972

Down the road a number of mile lies a city called Cambridge. It is well known world wide for the Colleges of the University of Cambridge. The most famous is of course Kings’ College with its’ chapel. I have in … Continue reading →

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Art in Landscape

Posted on 09/09/2012 by ronald972

Recently, my wife and I visited Northern Ireland for a holiday.  We rented a small cottage on a farm where they stable horses, give riding lessons and teach show jumping.  The setting was I lovely.  Looking out of the French … Continue reading →

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Art of Home

Posted on 15/07/2012 by ronald972

Having moved across the ocean from the place where I was born has not always been easy. I do not regret having done so, for I and my family have been greatly blessed but there are things I miss – … Continue reading →

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Art in Adventure

Posted on 13/06/2012 by ronald972

When I travel, I like to experience things that I have not done before, go to places I have not been, meet people I don’t know, and taste food I have not eaten before. I have visited quite a number of … Continue reading →

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The Gift Of Art

Posted on 02/06/2012 by ronald972

Recently, I assisted a friend and her family move due to unforseen circumstances in their family life. I volunteered my services but in thankfulness for my assistance I was given a gift. This gift consisted of artworks which my friend … Continue reading →

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Oil and Water

Posted on 01/06/2012 by ronald972

Today, I came across two very different pictures. One an oil and the other a watercolour. Both lovely and yet very different in style. The oil painting is by Belgian artist Christian Frederick Beck 1876 – 1954. Beck is better known for … Continue reading →

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