In my neck of the woods, it’s finally feeling like winter, and I feel like writing about it. In case your neck of the woods is still lacking a few wintry elements, here are three winter scenes to help you get in the mood as well.
Joseph Alleman, Lone Crimson, 2013. Oil on canvas. Private collection. www.josephalleman.com
Melissa Zexter, Blizzard Lovers. Embroidered photograph. www.melissazexter.com
Horace Pippin, The Fox (The Get-a-way), 1939. Oil on canvas. Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Three Things: The Gratitude Edition
This Thanksgiving week, let’s focus on a moment of gratitude. Here are three such moments to help inspire you.
Horace Pippin, Giving Thanks, 1942. Oil on canvas (later mounted to composition board).
Nishe, Infinitely yours, 2013. Photograph. Via Flickr.
Fernando Botero, Still Life with Green Soup, 1972. Oil on canvas.
Three Things: Quiet Night Edition
Today I’m inspired by this first photo below; nothing like a quiet night scene to put one in a contemplative mood. This week, as the earliest leaves begin to find their way to the ground, let’s slow down a bit and write about a simple, muted evening.
Untitled (A Little Night Music), from the “Linda Kodachrome” series. Photograph. Via Shorpy.
Chris Faust, White Front Cafe, Lanesboro, MN, 1991. Photograph. www.chrisfaustphoto.com
Horace Pippin, Saturday Night Bath, 1945. Oil on canvas. Private collection.
