Native American Indian art in the American southwest is dominated by the magnificent pottery and jewelry in the region. When it comes to the Pacific Northwest region which covers the states of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia (Canada) and the southern part of Alaska, the Native American art here is mostly wood carvings. This is not [...]
Archive for February, 2010
Painting Big – Modern Art and the Large Scale Canvas
February 21st, 2010
admin The large scale of modern art, including the American Color Field painters, was a major break with the historical convention of easel painting. The scale of these works allows the viewer to actually “walk into” the painting since the edges disappear from the viewer’s line of vision. This dramatically challenges naturalistic perspective. The spatial experience [...]
The Thoughtful Art of Maggie Hasbrouck
February 19th, 2010
admin Many new talents are at work in the world of art today, and Maggie Hasbrouck is one of the best. A leading artist for many years, her work is famed for its in-depth style, amazing details, and simplistic design. Ms Hasbrouck was born in Salem County in New Jersey. She worked hard and earned a [...]

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