Artist Appreciation Month

 

I was recently reminded by the Patience Brewster Co.

that August is Artist Appreciation Month and was invited
to join in a conversation of artists about the artists who inspired our work.

Click here see Patience's wonderful ornament collection.

What a joy to see her whimsical creations every year!

I have always enjoyed art history and made that a vital part of my curriculum when I taught.  

I loved sharing the beautiful works of  Van Gogh, Cassatt, Vermeer, Rousseau, Cezanne,

and Monet, among many others, with my young students.

 

Summer's Dream of Spring by Joseph Raffael

As a watercolor artist, I am constantly amazed by the beauty of our contemporary artists.

I am especially inspired by Joseph Raffael, whose huge watercolor flowers are incredible,

and Lucy Willis, who fills her watercolor paintings with beautiful light. 

I treasure Lucy's books on her technique and style.

I have seen Joseph Raffael's work in person and they are breathtaking.

Cows in the Orchard by Lucy Willis
  

I'm glad I had this chance to share some of my favorites.

I hope you find the time to explore the works of Willis and Raffael.

You will get lost in their beauty, I'm sure!