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The Art of Victor Noble Rainbird

Posted on 22/09/2018 by ronald972

Today, we visit a northern artist by name of #VictorNobleRainbird (1888-1936). He was born in North Shields in the U.K. His early education was at Armstrong College – now Newcastle University. His studies were highlighted by several awards. He further … Continue reading →

Posted in Watercolour paintings | Tagged cathedral, crowd, Stonegate, street, York | Leave a comment

John Coney Etcher

Posted on 28/11/2015 by ronald972

This weeks focus is English etcher, #JohnConey (1786-1833). He was born in London and like many an artist his talent was noticed at an early age. He was apprenticed to an architect to begin with where he honed his art … Continue reading →

Posted in Etching | Tagged Abbeville, Antwerp, Brussells, cathedral, etching, Rouen, Rue de Puit a la Chaine, Rue des Changes, St. Michael's, St. Ouen | Leave a comment

Poetry and a Tale Illustrated

Posted on 01/11/2015 by ronald972

We begin with a connection to last weeks chapter and go from poetry to a story of a time past and a city devastated. Last week’s illustrations by William Blake were from a poem titled ‘The Grave’ written by Robert Blair. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Etching | Tagged arbour, cathedral, fire, hermit, lovers, pit, plague, revelry, St. Paul's | Leave a comment

Travel via Art

Posted on 26/04/2015 by ronald972

Through the art I collect, I am able to travel the width and breadth of this country. Art is able to take me to places I have been, to places I have not and at times to places that have … Continue reading →

Posted in Lino/woodcuts, Modern prints, Watercolour paintings | Tagged broads, castle, cathedral, cottage, dale, fen, forest, Wales | Leave a comment

Art Flowing from Life

Posted on 28/05/2013 by ronald972

I purchased an oil painting not too long ago which was painted in 1919. This is of course shortly after WW1 had ended. It portrays a market scene somewhere in Europe. In the background, we see people shopping at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Etching, Oil Paintings | Tagged cabbages, cathedral, factory, farmers market, gas lamp, market, pedestrians, pumpkin, stalls, street, street sellers, windmill | Leave a comment

Art of Charity

Posted on 10/12/2012 by ronald972

All of today’s art in this chapter has been purchased through charity shops. This does mean that at times I acquire it at a very affordable price, but I never haggle at these shops since their profits go toward which … Continue reading →

Posted in Modern prints, Needlework, Watercolour paintings | Tagged bridge, cathedral, Christ, church, communion, copse, high altar, Hong Ngoc, penitent, river, riverbank, spire, St Mary's Cathedral, Vietnam | Leave a comment

Art of Place

Posted on 09/06/2012 by ronald972

In my travels around this country, many of the roads which I have driven pass places which have changed over time. For better or worse, some places have fallen into non-existence into ruin and yet others have grown into huge cities … Continue reading →

Posted in Etching | Tagged boats, bridge, cathedral, country house, estate, garden, octagon, river, tower | Leave a comment

Discovering Art

Posted on 28/05/2012 by ronald972

I find it amazing what one can do with just a pencil or pen. Here are three original works. The portrait of an unknown lady in a bonnet, I believe to be quite old. It is unsigned and undated but … Continue reading →

Posted in Drawings and Sketches | Tagged bonnet, cathedral, lady, shop front, shutters, street | Leave a comment