My online “journal” is where I record my musings, stories, adventures, discoveries, and capture moments of gratitude.
We are in the second week of celebrating Dorothea Lange. Last week, we set the foundation of Lange’s work as a successful high-end portrait photographer. So, how did this “city-girl” evolve into a documentary photographer best known for documentation of rural America, agriculture, agriculture workers, and their hardships? Hold on to your virtual hats because Lange is taking us on a ride documenting rural America.
Read MoreDuring the month of May, I will be adding posts about American Photographer, Dorothea Lange (May 26, 1895 – October 11, 1965). Lange is known as one of the preeminent documentary photographers of the 20th century. Lange’s images are some of the best known, most recognizable images of the 20th century. And, even though viewers recognize the images, they may not know the artist’s name who is responsible for the images, or anything about her.
Read MoreHappy Birthday to the American photographer, Edward Sheriff Curtis (February 16, 1868 - October 19, 1952)! Chances are pretty good that you have seen Curtis's photographs and probably not given it much attention. I hope you will read a little about him and enjoy some of his work; maybe even seek out some of his images to enjoy and appreciate.
Read MoreThis week we are going on a trip that, in many ways, transformed Andy Warhol. I recently discussed reading The Trip: Andy Warhol's Plastic Fantastic Cross-Country Adventure by Deborah Davis with my Newsletter Tribe. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend reading it if you are interested in Andy Warhol, art, and/or 1960's nostalgia. The book is about the New York to California trip that Warhol made with three friends in a Ford Falcon.
Read MoreWelcome to the Art History party I am throwing here on my blog. Let’s start with Andy Warhol and the Pop Art movement. I dare you not to smile at some of the Pop Art images. But first, a little background … When I was in college, MTV was at its zenith. It showcased new music in short videos and the lines were often blurred when identifying who was a “performing artist”, “visual artist”, or “musical artist”.
Read MoreMy birthday is in the latter part of May. Years ago, I was asked by my boss, very cautiously I might add, if my approaching birthday ended in a five or a zero. That has always stayed with me for some reason. He almost seemed frightened yet obligated in some way to ask. I tell you this story because, this year's birthday did end in a five. I don't usually let it bother me. It is just another day after all. But for some reason(s), this year has me waxing philosophical and I decided to immerse myself in reading John Steinbeck's novel, Travels with Charley, because,
Read MoreThere are a couple of authors whom I've been lucky enough to "follow" from early in their careers. It has been such a privilege to read their works and see them mature as writers. I have been anticipating the new release of one such author, Charles Martin, and my anticipation did not go unrewarded.
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