“Nature does not create works of art. It is we, and the faculty of interpretation peculiar to the human mind, that see art.”–Man Ray
Girl with a Tea Cup by Harold Gilman (circa 1914):
Girl With A Tea Cup by Harold Gilman (1876-1919). Oil On Canvas. Circa 1914.
This lovely painting by Claude Monet is doing double duty today. My mom is opening a fabulous business (tea/coffee/desserts/books/art/events) in early 2020. I’m doing social media, among other things, for the store. I shared this lovely painting on our FB page a few minutes ago, and thought it far too nice not to do so here, as well.
The Tea Service by Claude Monet (1872).
Came across this book today…
Camille Claudel
The French artist was born on 8 December 1864:
Camille Claudel Google Doodle
The doodle is by artist Ichinori.
We got our first snow of the season a couple of days ago, which is early around here. Ugh. I prefer artistic representations of snow over the real thing.
First Snow by Robert Koehler (circa 1895).
Here’s one from 1915:
House with Shingle Roof (Old House II) by Egon Schiele. Collection: Leopold Museum. Public Domain.
I have a cold and am exhausted. Still unpacking from the move. My studio remains a work in progress. Too many unopened boxes. Need a new (gargantuan) bookcase. Art is wrapped in Kraft paper.
My feet are cold (literally).
Tea helps.
Tea always helps.
(Does it for you?)
Decided to suck it up and add to today’s NaNoWriMo word count anyway.
108 good little soldiers.
Better than nothing, right?
Until tomorrow, I have the laziest of intentions:
Sweet Repose by Victor Gilbert (circa 1880).
Happy dreams!
Since it’s that time of (my) day…
Tea by James Tissot (1872). Collection: The Met. Public Domain.
I’m drinking Earl Grey. You?
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