Richard ShawSeated figure with red arm, 2013, ceramic

This piece of art makes me feel like art is too easy to create. I cant fathom what
Richard Shaw was thinking upon skillfully placing this masterpiece together. It is
rather interesting for the fact that someone can just throw a bunch of random items
together to form a figure, and people love it. Rather nice piece though

Peter Takal- Splintered log, 1961, watercolor

This painting of a simple splintered log stunned me. It has sort of nice detail but
who decides its detail of a branch over simple marks that anyone could make. I
couldnt think why it belonged as actual art. I still cant decide whats so special
about it. But it came from Switzerland so thats cool.

Paul Signac- The

Tuna Boats, 1929, watercolor

This is a painting that I can respect. Paul knew how to paint something rather
pleasing to the eyes. The nice combinations of colors and how he made the water
look like it had motion was intriguing. Pauls attempt and success at painting the
sails behind the boats you can actually see gives the painting a depth that would be
loss otherwise.

Paul Signac- The Garden at the Artists

House, est. 1900, watercolor

I would guess that this would be a painting of Pauls garden, which he had a rather
nice one. He picked pretty nice colors so I wouldve been content sitting in the
garden. He gets to enjoy the garden the twice, one time by sitting in it and another
by making money off his painting of it.

Cenni di Francesco
di Ser Cenni- Martyrdom of St. Stephen, est. 1370-1375, tempera on wood

I liked this painting, so much I took a selfie with it (not posted). Ill go ahead and
guess it is di Ser Cenni version of some holy event. The main guy must be Jesus
since thats the only person I ever see with that golden ring around his head.
Overall a nice piece.

Giovanni Franceso
Barbieri- Landscape with a Farmhouse and a Cliff, est. 1630, pen and brown ink

This painting sort of resembles the time it was painted, around 1660, due to the
hues and how its sketched. I just think older paintings with color look newer, the
old pen (or pencil) sketches look way better than the paintings just because they
look 400 years old. The figures in the front must own the property and are
admiring the cliff they own. My guess is they have a lake or pond on the other side
and are plotting how to tie a rope and swing from it.

Michael Wohlgemut- Nuremburg

Chronicle, 1493, hand colored woodcut on paper

There is a lot of aspects to this painting. The main points are the four different
kingdoms Wohlgemut. He used all the same colors for all the kingdoms, just red,
blue and yellow. The landscape around the different kingdoms varies. The story at
the bottom would be cool to be able to read so I knew what was going on.

Antonie Waterloo- Abraham Sending

Away Hagar, 1650, etching

I picked this etching because I really hadnt found any other and it seemed rather
nice. Not many art would qualify to be hung in my house but this piece would be
acceptable. The depth and how it looks like something is actually happening rather
intrigues me. The three figures etched into history by Waterloo must show
Abraham sending this Hagar fellow away.

Auguste RodinBust of Young Balzac, 1891-1895, bronze

This figure seemed to be uncomfortable by the facial expression shown in the bust.
Its more refined to show less error in the face of the individual. I suppose this
Young Balzac fellow was of the upper class since he could afford to have a bust
made out of bronze of him.

Edouard Vuillard- The Bridge Game, est.

1911, oil on canvas

These ladies just seem to be relaxing, one reading the paper, the others must be
partaking in this bridge game. Upon zooming in there are two fellows sitting at the
table playing the game. The two game playing ladies look to have pointy hats
almost like witches. Not sure if Vuillard meant for that but I interpreted it that way.

Alfred Sisley- Road on the Edge of the

Loing River, 1891, oil on canvas

Sisley definitely didnt skimp the colors on this painting. I find that rather pleasant,
because sometimes artist dont use much or any at all. Sometimes that is good but
it needs to be the right subject matter. In this, a painting of a road along a river,
color would be needed and the artist did really good at finding the perfect amount
and hue. It has got to be one of my favorite one from the Art center.

Berthe Morisot- The Flute Player, 1890,

oil on canvas

This painting is mainly blue and green colors. Not a fan of it but it is done nicely
so Id Morisot some credit for it. The whole background being a blur and then
there is just two flute players outta nowhere is sort of strange. The amount of
detail, even with the broad brushstrokes, they got into the dress of the front facing
flute player is pretty nice. Rather interesting piece of art.

Claude Monet- Apple Trees near Vetheuil,

1878, oil on canvas

Apples taste rather nice so I chose this oil painting strictly from that fact. Overall
Monet did a nice job portraying these apple trees. They look like they are
producing some juicy apples. I wouldve went and taken an apple after painting
this, but thats just me. The detail in the landscape is top notch, the clouds and hills
just roll together. Im becoming a fan of some oil paintings.

Camille Pissaro- The Raised Terrace of

the Pont-Neuf, Place Henri IV: in Morning Rain, 1902, oil on canvas

The mood of this painting seems to be gloomy because of the weather going on. It
doesnt seem to stop people from coming to view the statue though as three people
are visible. The trees in the back ground make me think its either fall or winter
since they have no leaves on them. Pissaro put a lot of miniscule detail into this
painting, but its important because it ties everything together.

Thomas Hart Benton- Clay County Farm,

1971, oil on canvas

I recognized Bentons name from the study guides. His painting is nicely done
though. The landscape definitely makes this painting what it is. The reflection of
the landscape into the pond had to prove to be challenging. The different hues of
green are nice. This painting is of quality if you ask me. Benton did really well.

Barbara HepworthTwo Heads (Christmas), 1970, white polished marble

This would have been hard to create due to how much grinding down Barbara
wouldve done to the marble. Getting it polished this well after all that wouldve
proved challenging but not for her. I dont really understand the Two Heads
name for it but thats what she wanted to call it. Its rather nice but very confusing,
it leaves a lot to be desired.

Maurice Prendergast- Bathers, est. 19191920, watercolor pencil on paper

Prendergast also left something to be desired with this painting as well. Although
overall it looks good yet, leaving facial features off most the figures makes you
wonder why someone would do that. It definitely looks to be a watercolor and that
makes me dislike it. The hue of the tree on the left being darker than the one on the
right throws me off. They should be the same in my opinion but, that could be part
of the art aspect of the painting.

Chaim GrossBalancing Acrobats, 1947, wood

At first I really had no idea what this was. It just looked like a big piece of carved
wood to me. Then upon looking at the name Balancing Acrobats I saw the three
figures stacked on each other. This piece is decent because of the difficulty to carve
up some wood, then smooth it out like this. The top acrobat is the most detailed,
and best, of the three figures.

Carroll Cloar- Moonsticken Girls, 1968, acrylic on board

This piece has me confused on what the girls are exactly doing. Id guess they
cant stand the moon but I couldnt think why. The position theyre in reminds me
of people changing into werewolves in movies but thats not logical here. The color
is nice though. The whole purple landscape and greenish background is easy on the
eyes. The fact that Cloar was smart enough to put in the shadows under only the
right trees, instead of trying to force reality into the painting by putting them
everywhere.

Judy Onofrio- Just

Pretending, 1995, mixed media

I suppose Onofrio was shooting for a mermaid when she created this, or thats what
I took from it. The top half being woman then the bottom turning into scales gave
that one away pretty easily. There are so many aspects to this piece, its just full of
questions and mystery. One would be, if Judy wasnt aiming to make a mermaid
what exactly was she going for? Overall its a very eye catching piece, probably
the most noticeable one at the Art center