Art Blog for The Inspiration Place
Romance of Renoir
Renoir at the Frick
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| Pierre-Auguste Renoir Dance at Bougival, 1883 |
If you are in New York and looking for a romantic date night or outing, the Frick has a marvelous exhibition of Renoir's full length paintings. If the impressionist palette weren't romantic enough with its affected pastel colors and soft brushwork, Renoir's subject matter of these fantastically dressed...
40 Shades of Green
Enjoy St Patrick's Day
by Miriam Schulman
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| Sheep Art © Schulman |
Top Four Painting Rituals
Getting in the Mood
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
For my artist interviews I always ask other artisans what kind of rituals they have for staying calm and focused. I always find that a challenge. I have a complex set of rituals I need to follow in order to get my mind calm, focused and ready for creative outpourings.
Here are my top Four painting rituals:
Light A Candle
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| Scented Candles in the... |
Dance with the Color Cabaret!
Pantone's Cabaret Spring Forecast.
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| Pantone' Cabaret Pink for spring 2012 |
Pantone's forecast for spring 2012 includes cabaret, a reddish pink that is a little more exuberant than it's predecessor honeysuckle pink. The color looks spirited in your spring wardrobe or as an accent color in a modern home decorating scheme. While most will want to try it in small doses on...
Artistic Symbols of Easter and Spring
Iconic Art
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| Cat Art in an Easter Basket |
Although the basket has come to be regarded as a symbol of Easter, it is also a symbol of spring. The meaning or symbolism of the Easter basket extends far beyond a simple array of goodies and treats that fill a basket. Since spring is the traditional symbol for new life, rebirth and renewal, the basket has taken on the symbolism...
Pantone Spring Color Trends Inspire New Dragonfly Paintings
Juicy colors of Bellflower Purple, Cabaret Pink and Tangerine Tango
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| A Lilac bedroom is the soft backdrop for Dragonfly Art |
A friend just told me that out of all my paintings she loves my dragonflies the best. I had also recently sold out of all my original dragonfly paintingsso I figured it was time to create some more. The dragonfly image is pretty much the same on...
Poetry Prompts Painting
by Miriam Schulman, @SchulmanArt
This poem was written on request for some poetry to help inspire my new series of dragonfly paintings.
This poem was written on request for some poetry to help inspire my new series of dragonfly paintings.
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| Dragonfly Painting, ©Schulman |
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| Dragonfly Decor, ©Schulman |
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| Dragonfly Art, ©Schulman |
Static darting shimmer,
to destinations hum on, urgent and pausing.
Eternal and momentary
your path is direct and unstarted, unseen,
and if they would only...
Artistic and Autistic
Aid for Abby
by @schulmanArt.
SchulmanArt: I was very touched to learn that all the creations in your shop are to raise money for therapies for your autistic daughter and many of the creations are made by her as well. What gave you the idea to start selling your crafts on etsy?
Bonnie Blair:I was looking for a way in which to keep Abby in therapies. The majority of my...
by @schulmanArt.
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| Abby and her therapy dog Buster |
Bonnie Blair:I was looking for a way in which to keep Abby in therapies. The majority of my...
Important Lessons for Art Collectors
The Steins Collect at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
by @schulmanArt
Lesson #1 from Gertrude, in her own words to Ernest Hemingway: “Buy the people of your own age. There are always good new serious painters.”
Lesson #2 from Leo Stein: A limited budget is an excuse to be creative.
by @schulmanArt
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| Stein was a personal friend of Picasso |
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| The steins collected this artwork from the Fauvist first exhibition. |
Lesson #2 from Leo Stein: A limited budget is an excuse to be creative.
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Art that is All Green for St Patricks Day
Save on Art with "GoGreen" 17% off coupon in etsy store mimistudio
by @schulmanArt
Here are some Green ideas to inspire you:
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Check out all art with shades of green from my etsy store!
and look at these beautiful finds from other talented etsy sellers...
Order Now: St. Patrick's Day!
Romantic Must Haves for Irish Lovers
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| Made to order blouse by Lirola |
Looking for something romantic to wear on St. Patrick's Day? Drop this on one of your tank tops with jeans or some dressy slacks and you are ready to go. Don't delay to order this custom made top. You give your measurements and one will be made just for you. This shape is forgiving and flattering...
Intoxicated by van Gogh
Poison Poppies
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt.
Butterflies and Poppiesis currently part of the exhibition Van Gogh up Close at the Philadelphia Museum of Art but I had been familiar with the painting through reproductions in my art books. Several years ago, I made a study of poppies in this van gogh style....
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt.
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Butterflies and Poppies, 1890 Vincent van Gogh part of Philadelphia Art Museum exhibition |