Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Caricature of George Bernard Shaw by Max Beerbohm
“You use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul.”–George Bernard Shaw (Back to Methuselah)
The 100 Years Show (2015) is a charming, sweet, and inspiring documentary short about Cuban-American artist Carmen Herrera. Her work is extraordinary.
Just as intriguing?
Her life story and glacial climb to prominence in the art world. (She turned 99 during filming of the documentary.) Oh, and a work ethic that puts us all to shame.
The 100 Years Show (2015):
The film is currently streaming on Netflix (USA).
Ophelia by Marcus Stone, 1888:
Ophelia by Marcus Stone, 1888
“You know you’re writing well when you’re throwing good stuff into the wastebasket.”–Ernest Hemingway
Rose cream soda (I use Ramblin’) + vanilla bean ice cream = my newest obsession. It is delectable.
Rose Cream Soda Float
Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1894:
Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1894
I love both the quiet, contemplative quality of this photo of the American novelist and the layered textures/patterns of the various fabrics.
Ellen Glasgow
A Cup of Tea by Lilla Cabot Perry. Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
William Godwin Quote
The engraving is by Charles Knight. Original artist unknown.
Ophelia, circa 1873. Engraving by Charles Knight.
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