Tag Archives: eyes

The Artist’s Muse

Posted on 05/04/2025 by ronald972

We often see an artist or group of artists being inspired by an individual model. Today, we look at one such muse that inspired a group of artists called the #NazareneMovement. The movement was a group of artists based in … Continue reading →

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Annie Clark portrait

Posted on 02/07/2023 by ronald972

This week, I came across a fine watercolour/body colour portrait. It bears the name #A.Walker along with the date 1887. I have not found any information on an Annie Clark the artist but there was an Annie Clark who was … Continue reading →

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William Etty artist

Posted on 20/02/2022 by ronald972

Not that long ago, I purchased a drawing. It is a portrait ofb a young lady done with black and red chalk and a touch of body colour white. The portrait itself is not signed but on the backing paper … Continue reading →

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Art from a Master

Posted on 17/10/2014 by ronald972

I have to thank a friend for introducing me to this piece of art and allowing me to hold it in my hands and study it.  There are moments, if like me you love art.  Like going to the Ashmolean … Continue reading →

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Art in 2D and 3D

Posted on 21/07/2012 by ronald972

The reality which we look at in a picture is but a moment, a two dimensional moment with apparent depth and perspective. But the actual history and reality of what we are looking at is likely unknown to us. It … Continue reading →

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