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#art #history: can't resist a classic simone stink eye &, as i draw her every year on the anniversary of her birth, here's my tribute to her 'take no shit' glance.
most commonly associated with her seminal feminist oeuvre, 'the second sex', simone's philosophy was - true to its existential roots - humanist'; but it can be extended to all members of society, both human & non-human. in her words: 'one's life has value so long as one attributes value to the lives of others.'
#simoneDeBeauvoir

digital pencil & ink sketch of french philosopher, writer & activist, simone de beauvoir.
here, she looks off to her left with a look of bemusement on her face, legendary barnet sweeping elegantly from her skull.
above her head is a jaunty, angular speech box with a block of medium french blue inserted.
text reads: 'non, je n'en veux pas'.
simone is in black, white & grey.

digital pencil & ink sketch of french philosopher, writer & activist, simone de beauvoir.
here, she looks off to her left with a look of bemusement on her face, legendary barnet sweeping elegantly from her skull.
above her head is a jaunty, angular speech box with a block of black inserted.
text reads: 'non, je n'en veux pas'.
simone is in black, white & grey.

digital pencil & ink sketch of french philosopher, writer & activist, simone de beauvoir.
here, she looks off to her left with a look of bemusement on her face, legendary barnet sweeping elegantly from her skull.
above her head is a jaunty, angular speech box with a block of medium french blue inserted.
text reads: 'non, je n'en veux pas'.
simone is in black, grey, pink & red. she wears a cream-coloured coat.

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She Is an Icon of Finnish Art. Now Modernist Helene Schjerfbeck Takes a Global Stage

The Finnish master whose name you should know is the subject of a major solo at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

by Annikka Olsen

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/she-is-an-icon-of-finnish-art-now-modernist-helene-schjerfbeck-takes-a-global-stage-2728018

More about Helene Schjerfbeck:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helene_Schjerfbeck

#art #history #womeninart

The Family Heirloom, 1916.

The painting depicts a figure in a contemplative, downward-gazing pose against a warm reddish-orange background. The figure wears what appears to be a dark hat or head covering with a yellowish accent, and their face is turned down, creating an introspective mood.

The figure is rendered in pale, muted tones of cream, white, and soft yellows, with loose, gestural brushwork that suggests form rather than defining it precisely. There are touches of red-orange appearing as accents on what might be the figure's clothing or body.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helene_Schjerfbeck#/media/File:Helene_Schjerfbeck_-_The_Family_Heirloom.jpg

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1y

Ich bin wieder da und habe euch etwas Schönes mitgebracht.
Die Schriftstellerin und Dichterin @MarjoleinRotsteeg
aus den Niederlanden und ich arbeiten zusammen an einem gemeinsamen Projekt - die Kombination von ihren Haikus mit meinen Gemälden. Die ersten Werke sind online!
Wer also auf der Suche nach einzigartigen (Weihnachts-) Karten und Geschenken für besondere Freunde und Familienmitglieder ist… - schaut mal rein!

#art #haiku #poetry #cats #caturday #catsofmastodon #christmas #BuyIntoArt

Collage von drei Haiku-Kunstwerken - Mouse escaped, schwarze Katze im grünen Gras, A natural born model on the catwalk, scharze Katze und Big aspirations süße Tabby-katze - Haikus von Dichterin Marjolein Rotsteeg, Acryl- und Pastellgemälde von Karen Kaspar.

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Meet the Mysterious and Brooding Norwegian Painter Responsible for 'The Scream'

Born on this day in 1863, Edvard Munch lived a life marked by mental health struggles and sought to brush themes of anxiety and dread into his art

By Eli Wizevich

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-mysterious-and-brooding-norwegian-painter-responsible-for-the-scream-180985572/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edvard_Munch

#art #culture #history

Edvard Munch, 1893: 'The Scream', famous oil-painting on canvas which inspired the later early 20th-century Expressionists; current location National Gallery in Oslo, Norway

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The Puzzling Genius of Albrecht Dürer’s “Melencolia I”

Melencolia I is one of the undisputed masterpieces of the German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer, which still fascinates and puzzles with its complex symbolism.

by Anastasiia Kirpalov

https://www.thecollector.com/melencolia-i-durer-engraving-comprehensive/

More about Melencolia I:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melencolia_I

Albrecht Dürer at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1135

Melencolia I, by Albrecht Dürer, 1514.

Dürer personifies melancholy as a formidable female—her power originates in her ability to alter a man’s temperament into a melancholic state. Immobilized by her lack of creativity, the winged goddess sits dispiritedly surrounded by the tools and instruments she has lost the inspiration to use. Among intellectuals, melancholy was often associated with introspective, educated people, even genius. Because artists were especially prone to melancholy, this image has been interpreted as Dürer’s spiritual self-portrait, implying that the artist identified with her creative plight.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Melencolia_I_by_Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer#/media/File:Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer_-_Melencolia_I_-_Google_Art_Project_(_AGDdr3EHmNGyA).jpg

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Hello, I’m Colleen from Glasgow UK

I’ve found Mastodon in my decision to stop using FB/Insta/Threads etc, and so far am loving it - not least due to the lack of adverts :)

I’m an accountant by trade; pianist, dog and cat lover, and avid reader in my spare time.

#s that I’m following so far:
#music
#dogs #dogsofmastodon
#catsOfMastodon #cats
#art #hitchhikersguide
#joy

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1y

Swim, swim, swirls. New sea life art added to my collection. Have a good one.
https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/sea-turtle-swirls-lisa-s-baker.html

#turtle #seaturturtle #sealife #sea #ocean #water #underwater #swirls #blues #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #mastoart #mastodonart #fediart #fediverse #fedigiftshop #giftideas #beautiful #waves #buyintoart #fillthatwall #buythatart #canvasprints #artprints #whimsical #lisasbaker

An art print of a sea turtle swimming with swirls of blues and greens, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. Art by Lisa S Baker.

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1y

What Were Vincent van Gogh’s Composition Techniques?

Let’s explore the composition techniques of Vincent van Gogh through an analysis of six of his artworks.

By Jina Wallwork

https://www.thecollector.com/vincent-van-gogh-composition-techniques/

#art #painting #culture

Wheat Field with Cypresses by Vincent van Gogh, 1889.

The painting portrays a lush wheat field under a swirling, expressive sky. A prominent cypress tree rises dramatically from the field, its dark, flame-like silhouette creating a striking contrast against the sky and surrounding landscape. In the background, rolling hills and olive trees add depth and texture to the scene.

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First of otter of 2026

#art #sculpture

Woodcarved standing up otter on a workbench, next to a carving knife and a few wood chips.

Another point of view

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She found the coziest little spot in the house 🐷🌸 Flowers on her head, pink chair beneath her, and not a single worry in sight. Happy Sunday! https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/in-her-little-pink-chair-lisa-s-baker.html

#pig #pigs #pink #chair #polkadot #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #creativeToots #flowers #floral #Sunday #digitalart #animal #animals #mammals #swine #hog #cute #pretty #Whimsical

A whimsical digital artwork of a pig sitting contentedly in a plush pink armchair. The pig wears a flower crown made of soft pink and peach blooms. Surrounding the chair are lush green plants and soft decor accents, creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The overall color palette is warm and gentle, with a dreamy, peaceful vibe.

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54d

Patterns of My Heart: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/patterns-of-my-heart-lisa-s-baker.html

#heart #patterns #pattern #Love #hearts #Valentinesday #Valentines #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #fedigiftshop #creativeToots #pink #pinkheart #heartart #Valentinesart #whimsical #pretty #greetingcard #valentinesdaycards #holiday #holidayart #geometric #stripes #wordart #text

Abstract pink heart artwork filled with layered patterns, stripes, and geometric shapes, featuring the word “LOVE” in gold tones on a softly textured neutral background. Art by Lisa S Baker.

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1y

🌼 Artist: #MistaSed in City: #Cologne #Köln Germany 🇩🇪 2023 - Title: "Wuffelpuffelz 💕" - #Streetart #Art #Artist #Mural #Wuffelpuffelz

Streetartwall. A funny cartoon character has been spray-painted on a square pink stand-up display. It looks like a round, fat bird with big yellow-blue googly eyes that stand together, a tiny, pointed pink beak and a gray-black plumage that makes it look like an exploding, round ball of wool. He wears little sneakers and is surrounded by countless colorful flowers. The innocent look in his big eyes and the little flowers... It's an explosion of kindness.

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Mastoart.social is a friendly international creative Mastodon server that welcomes all skill levels of visual art, crafts, music, writing and more. (AI is not allowed.)

https://mastoart.social

You can find out more at https://mastoart.social/about or contact the admin account @artmin

#FeaturedServer #Art #Creative #Artists #Creatives #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

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https://subversive.pics is now aggregating 10 subversive galleries with @neauoire being the latest addition.

#art #thestudio

subversive.pics

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1y

Das Jahr geht langsam zu Ende. Die #warteliste ist leer und nur noch das #free-events (Auf meinem Discord Server) für Mini Icons steht am kommenden Samstag an. Angesichts dieser Punkte, hab ich mich entschieden, dieses Jahr keine neuen Aufträge mehr anzunehmen. Ich schließe somit meine Commis bis zum Montag, dem 13. Januar 2025 mit neuem Logo, Preisliste sowie Öffnungszeiten. Ich wünsche euch allen frohe Festtage und dass mir jeder gut im neuen Jahr ankommt.

#info #commission #commi #art #furry #furrsyart #preis

Preisliste gültig ab Montag, den 13. Januar 2025

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I thought I would share Meow In Full Bloom for #Caturday. Have a good one. https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/meow-in-full-bloom-lisa-s-baker.html

#cat #cats #catlovers #mastocats #CatsOfMastodon #animals #roses #flowers #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #buyintoart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #fedigiftshop #giftideas #artforsale #wallart #artprints #wallartforsale #beautiful #catart #artfor2025 #blooms #spring #fun

A tender, dreamlike portrait of a beloved cat, its curious eyes hidden behind a delicate cascade of vivid pink roses. The soft petals rest gently against its detailed black-and-white fur, as if nature itself has chosen this feline as its canvas. There’s a quiet whimsy in the way the vibrant blooms frame the cat’s face, transforming it into a vision of surreal beauty and playful charm. This piece feels like a love letter to the harmony between the natural world and the irresistible magic of a cherished companion. Art by Lisa S Baker.

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#OTD in 1894.

Thomas Edison makes a kinetoscopic film of someone sneezing. On the same day, his employee, William Kennedy Dickson, receives a patent for motion picture film.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Ott%27s_Sneeze

According to the Library of Congress, it is the second oldest surviving U.S. motion picture to be copyrighted, although it is now in the public domain.

#art #culture #movies

45 paper prints made from individual frames of the film Edison kinetoscopic record of a sneeze, January 7, 1894.

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1y

Pink grapefruit twist - enjoy some vitamins with my handmade acrylic painting!

Find it here: https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/pink-grapefruit-twist-karen-kaspar.html

#MastoArt #art #AYearForArt #painting #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #InteriorDesign #MastodonArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #creativeToots #BuyIntoArt #fruits #fresh #health #vegan #veganfood #smile #happy #vegetarian #food #foodie #happiness #goodvibes #handmade #veganuary

Pink grapefruit twist is an acrylic painting in portrait format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. Slices of fresh juicy grapefruit in bright pink dance on an abstract background in lush light green.

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Thank you to the artlover from Boston, MA, for purchasing a print of my Golden sunrise abstract acrylic painting. Enjoy!

--> Golden sunrise handmade abstract acrylic painting
https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/golden-sunrise-abstract-karen-kaspar.html

#MastoArt #art #painting #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #InteriorDesign #MastodonArt #BuyIntoArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #creativeToots #ArtForSale #handmade #abstract #abstractart #abstractpainting #colors #golden #sunrise #peach #orange #teal

Golden Sunrise is an abstract acrylic painting in portrait format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. The picture is painted in bright orange and turquoise tones. Imagine sitting on the beach in the early morning and watching the sun rise over the sea. The golden sunlight turns the sky into a lake of warm yellow and orange. The sun's rays are reflected by the water surface. The early birds sing their song and the fishermen prepare their nets. Everything is calm, the air is fresh. Take a deep breath, relax and recharge your batteries with positive energy to start a new day.

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1y

Clucktail Hour, new art here: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/clucktail-hour-lisa-s-baker.html

#chickens #birds #buyintoart #CreativeToots #fediart #fediverse #fedigiftshop #mastoart #art #arte #artwork #wallart #cocktails #martini #bar #tavern #wallart #artforhome #artfor2025 #canvasprints #artprints #whimsical #fun

An art print of two chickens dressed in bow ties and top hats sitting on a table with a martini. Art by Lisa S Baker.

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1y

あけましてございます。
2025年　対よろ～

#NewYear #HappyNewYear　#MastoArt #FediArt #illustration #art

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1y

Can you imagine this image on a very large metal or acrylic print? The colors turned out beautiful.

Just before Christmas, our annual trip to Bosque del Apache, NM. At dawn thousands of snow geese having just settled in across the water, all at once took to the air again, flying directly overy our heads. A matter of seconds it was over.

https://rebeccaherranen.com/featured/snow-geese-tempest-over-bosque-waters-rebecca-herranen.html

#wildlife #nature #birds #photography #buyintoart #newmexico #fineartphotography #art #mastoart #wallart

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Cats by Shou Xin

A four-panel series of charcoal drawings on white paper depicting a black cat in various energetic movements. The top-left panel shows the cat mid-air with limbs spread wide; the top-right shows it with an arched back and bared claws; the bottom-left features the cat sitting while looking back with a blurred motion effect; and the bottom-right shows it pouncing forward.

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American Surrealist artist and poet Kay Sage died #OTD in 1963.

Kay Sage became deeply involved with the Surrealist movement after moving to Paris in the late 1930s.

Her paintings often feature architectural and industrial elements, barren landscapes, and abstract, machine-like forms. Unlike many male Surrealists who favored dreamlike imagery, Sage's work is characterized by stark, linear compositions and an eerie, desolate quality.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Sage

#art #literature #poetry

Kay Sage passport photo.

Sage has a serious and composed expression, with her gaze directed forward. Her eyes appear intense and slightly melancholic, offering a glimpse of the introspection and complexity that characterized her personality and art.

Her hair is neatly styled, typically in a fashion reflective of her era, possibly a short or shoulder-length cut, framing her face elegantly.

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#OTD in 1818.

The first performance of "Silent Night" takes place in the Nikolauskirche in Oberndorf, Austria.

The song was first recorded in 1905. It was declared an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2011.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Night

The Christmas song Stille Nacht, autograph (ca. 1860) by Franz Xaver Gruber (1787–1863).

The sheet is filled with neatly penned musical staves, notes, and lyrics, characteristic of 19th-century script.

At the top, the title "Stille Nacht" is prominently written, accompanied by Gruber's name and possibly a dedication or explanatory note in German.

The paper might appear slightly yellowed or browned with age, reflecting its mid-19th-century origin.

The ink may have a rich, faded black or sepia tone, showing the passage of time.

Both the lyrics, written by Joseph Mohr, and the melody, composed by Gruber, are likely present in German, formatted for vocal and instrumental performance.

Decorative flourishes or Gruber’s personal stylistic touches may be visible in the handwriting.

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