Category Archives: Famous Art

A Father Forgives: Art for Father’s Day, 2021

For Father’s Day: A Father Forgives. This post is to honor our dear fathers who accepted, loved, forgave and welcomed us home after our prodigal periods of life. Rembrandt’s “The Return of the Prodigal Son” is one of his most famous and moving paintings. More on the artist, the painting in this Father’s Day blog.

Summer 2020: A Retrospect. A Year in the Life of the Pandemic with Cher’s Famous Art

Summer 2020 brought the opportunity to get outside the confinement of our homes during the spring pandemic shutdowns. Parks and lakes were teaming with people connecting in the freedom of the open air, a way to forget about the pandemic and all that it brought with it. This blog recaps June, July & August, 2020 and links to all the art and topics covered.

Fishing Season Opens: Art (Winslow Homer)

In recognition of the Great Minnesota Fishing Opener 2021, I share Winslow Homer, the American Realist painter of All-Things-Fishing. An avid fisherman and artist, he not only painted people fishing for work and for play, but visually set the scene for the viewer to experience the rough waves, misty air and warm sun. My blog highlights a few of my favorites.

Art for Mothers Day (Whistler)

Famous Art of Mothers. “Whistler’s Mother” comes to mind; vicariously described as an American icon and a Victorian Mona Lisa. The artist was annoyed that viewers called it a “portrait;” it was an “arrangement in grey and black,” its official title. Interesting details on this famous painting are highlighted in this week’s Mother’s Day blog.

Race Horses in Art: Kentucky Derby Runs Again (Degas)

Known for his renditions of ballet dancers, Edgar Degas’ paintings of race horses in this week’s blog honor the famed Kentucky Derby which historically runs the 1st Saturday in May. His race horses reveal the same impressionistic style as his dancers, and his unique “snapshot” compositions. Learn more in this week’s blog discussion.

Planet Earth: Art for Earth Day 2021 (NASA)

What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to recognize its Creator! And to recognize the mandate we have been given by Him since the beginning to care for it. Check out some fascinating fun facts about these 2 famous Planet Earth Photos from Space in this week’s blog

Freedom of Speech in Art (Rockwell)

Freedom of Speech, constitutional right of all Americans, is the theme of this painting by Norman Rockwell. The first of a series of Four Freedoms laid out by President Roosevelt in 1941 portrays evidence of the historic heritage of democratic discourse of respectfulness as we share ideas, despite apparent differences. My blog digs deeper into Freedom of Speech: the painting and the topic.

The Last Supper: Art for Holy Week (Leonardo da Vinci)

Maundy Thursday: “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci is one of most recognized art of all times. As Christians observe the last supper of Jesus with his disciples this week, this painting highlights the event and the individuals involved. My blog provides an Armchair Visit to its home base in Italy, close up photos, and insight into this masterpiece.

Jesus Cleanses the Temple: Art for Holy Week (El Greco)

Holy Week! The week between Palm Sunday and Easter, was literally set in motion by Jesus Cleansing the Temple and Driving out the Money Changers, as seen in 4 dramatic paintings by El Greco. My blog highlights not only these 4 paintings, but also the most important week in the Life of Jesus Christ—and for us.