Misty Mawn prompted us to do a journal entry inspired by a favorite artist. There was little hesitation for me. I went straight to Vincent Van Gogh. In 2003, Hubby & I were invited to a wedding in Germany, but Hubby said we should go somewhere else, too. I didn't think twice when he asked where to go. We spent a few days in the Netherlands so we could go to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. It was amazing to be surrounded by his work. I highly recommend this museum if you are ever in Amsterdam.
As moving as that experience was, the painting that stands out in my mind is found at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. When we first visited the museum our time was limited and my only goal was to see the Impressionist galleries. I didn't know there was a Van Gogh until the shimmering colors of "Olive Trees" drew me in.
My interpretation drew on my landscape and Van Gogh's style. I used acrylic paint on heavy paper. It was a thrilling experience to do this exercise. Thank you, Misty, for your prompt!
5 comments:
I really enjoyed looking at your journal every day slide show on fickr! I've been trying to do it too but keep falling behind.
If it's not to late, you should also visit the Kroller-Muller museum in Otterlo - a nice day trip from Amsterdam. Truly worth the visit both for the paintings - including many of van Gogh's - but also the setting in the National Forest.
I hope as well you'll visit the website of my van Gogh film at www.theeyesofvangogh.com.
Best
Alexander Barnett
I love your Van Gogh piece! It is really a thrill to see so much beautiful artwork in Misty's challenge. I'll be back to see what you come up with next!
--Jane
this is OUTSTANDING! encore, encore!!!!!
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And so did I. I visited the Van Gogh Museum in 2006. Your painting is beautiful, I love this sky !
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