I am naturally drawn to bright colors, shapes, and textures. Whether it be for inspiration for my artwork, or items I choose to decorate my home with, the following are just a few of my favorite things. Their beauty, uniqueness, vibrant color, and the design of these items are just a few of the elements that capture my eye.
1. "Flaming June" by Lord Frederic Leighton [English Classicist Painter and Sculptor, 1830-1896]. There is just something about the colors he's chosen, the bright coral color of her dress contrasted by the soft pinks of her skin and the ivory of the architectural elements. I'm also attracted to the way the fabric in her dress flows softly, draping over her body appearing almost transparent in some areas. I can't imagine the amount of time and work that went into the intricate detail of this painting. For more on Leighton, visit Wikipedia's page on the artist.
Photo: Roger Beau
2. Venice, Italy's Carnivale. There's something about the fantasy of it all joined with the fact that it takes place in beautiful Venice that makes Carnivale one of my favorite things.
3. I think what I most like about the Carnivale celebration is the makeup, costume, and last but not least the masks. The painstaking artistic detail is evident in the authentic artisan crafted masks from Italy. Traditionally made out of paper mache, they are adorned with all sorts of feathers, ribbon, gold leaf, glitter, jewels, fabric and decorative papers. Other features are meticulously hand painted. A great variety of styles can be seen and ordered from The Venetian Mask Shop.
Photos: Artistica
Photo: Talavera Emporium
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