http://www.sou-varne.com/art A fresh perspective, or 'artlook' as I like to call it, on art. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:38:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This one's dedicated to Kov. I know it's been ages since I last updated this blog, I know..I know. Anyway, I've been trying to think of a painting to come back with, and I've been juggling a few around; I've finally settled on Betty by Gerard Richter. Betty (1988) No, it isn't ... http://www.sou-varne.com/art/?p=52 This post is dedicated to one of my best friends, Lina, because she loves Faulkner's art so much. Is Iain Faulkner, the new Jack Vettriano? Chance Encounter Crossed Legs Leaving Venice He Loves Me? Contemplating Leaving Nightwatch Writer Self Portrait   http://www.sou-varne.com/art/?p=44 I haven't really mentioned any female artists yet (how could I!) Who else to feature but the amazing Frida Kahlo? Khalo wasn't afraid of painting her emotions, and her reality - the way she saw it.  Personally, I love the vibrant colours she used, it's as if somehow they contradict ... http://www.sou-varne.com/art/?p=40 No matter how beautiful some contemporary surrealist paintings are, I don't think I'm ever, EVER going to see paintings like Salvador Dali's. Reflection of Narcissus Celestial Ride Gala Looking into the Mediterranian Sea (Yeah, that's Abe Lincon!) Hallucinogenous Bullfighter The Hand Battle in the Clouds Sun of Dali http://www.sou-varne.com/art/?p=27 I chose today's painting, The Arnoflini Marriage by Jan van Eyck, to show you that sometimes it's the little things that really count. Painted in 1943 by van Eyck, the subjects in the painting are Giovanni di Nicolao Arnoflini and his wife Giovanna Cenami. Get your scalpels out because the ... http://www.sou-varne.com/art/?p=17 Gustav Klimt, an Austrian painter, is one of my favourite artists, so you'll be seeing a lot of his work on this blog. Klimt was comissioned to paint three murals for the University of Vienna (now known as Klimt University of Vienna). 'Philosophy', ' Medicine', and 'Jurisprudence.' Klimt's murals ... http://www.sou-varne.com/art/?p=11 I love it when artists use gold leaf in their paintings, it just gives it such a vibrant effect. Just look at Klimt and Fikry's paintings, now try to imagine them without the gold. What do you think?   'Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I' by Gustav Klimt 'Untitled' by George Fikry   http://www.sou-varne.com/art/?p=8 The idea of creating an art blog has been brewing in my mind for a while now. The basic concept of this blog is to try to share different artwork [not my own] to those of you who appreciate art. Here it is, I present to you my ... http://www.sou-varne.com/art/?p=3