Today’s post focuses on the humble yet sublime palette from In Wikström’s Studio painted by Anders Zorn in 1889. Layered earth tones of stone, clay and putty provide a subtle backdrop for his female subject’s luminous gold skin and vibrant red hair. To some, this palette may appear quite neutral, void of “color” if you will, but for me, this highly sophisticated canvas speaks to all that I love about color and texture. It has opened my eyes to an infinite number of artistic possibilities…
Feau & Cie
Mariann Johansen Ellis
photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna
Elephant Seal Mother and Pup ~ Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott
photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna
Anne Packard
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna
Silk Road, Kyrgystan ~ Vincent Bonnin
Antique egg print
Feau & Cie
Winter ~ Arkhip Kuindzhi, 1895
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Provins, France ~ Jules Gervais Courtellemont
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Feau & Cie
Snow and Mist ~ John Atkinson Grimshaw
Jac for Valentino Fall/Winter 2012
Antique egg print
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Lioness, Kenya ~ Ramesh Ratwatte
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Pamela Pierce
Dior Homme “Shadow” Fall/Winter 2012
Darryl Carter
Artists, Dordogne River ~ Jules Gervais Courtellemont
Haynes-Roberts
Pagoda Steps, Nepal ~ Bas Uterwijk
Charles Spada
African Spurred Tortoise ~ Glenn Nagel
Andy Newcom
Death Valley National Park ~ William Lee
Belstaff Spring/Summer 2013
Antique egg print
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna
Cheetah Cubs, South Africa ~Dumith Fernando
Bobby McAlpine
photography by danielle boudrot
Anders Zorn’s studio in Mora
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a thoughtful eye 