With this blog it’s been feast or famine lately. When I’ve got a chance at the computer, I just go ahead and post a few entries. Maybe it matches your reading habits at this busy time — catching a few moments to read blogs between your Christmas celebrations.
We made a stop at the Birmingham Museum of Art as we were passing through that city. It was well worth stopping and a great break from sitting in the car. Not only was it free to view the permanent collection, but we also saw an original Monet and Cassatt– the next two artists I’ve scheduled to study.
Sprite with a Cassatt
Sprite with a Monet
I was pleased to find that this painting was a study for the final work. It was good to show Sprite an unfinished draft. It made a great reminder that artists are always editing and improving their art. Paintings do not instantly emerge as perfect masterpieces.
Below is the Monet.
Sketching at the Museum
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