Present Joys

“We thank the Lord of heaven and earth
who hath preserved us from our birth
for present joys, for blessings past,
and for the hope of heaven at last.”

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16 posts between January 2011 and March 2014

George Spencer Watson. Four Loves I found, a Woman, a Child, a Horse and a Hound. 1922. 142.2 x 195.6 cm.

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Jeremy Lipking, “Braids,” Oil on Linen, 24” x 18”

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Jerome Witkin. The act of Judith. 1979–80.

My freshman painting teacher introduced this painting to me and used it to teach color theory. I emailed him to ask what it was called because I couldn’t remember. He replied with the info I wanted and included a copy of the painting. It’s higher resolution than I could find online, so I thought I’d post it. It’s a really nice painting.

Frida Kahlo is not my favorite person in the world—nor my favorite artist—but this painting is truly great. My Grandparents, My Parents, and I (Family Tree). 1936.

Thomas Eakins. John Biglin in a Single Scull, ca. 1873. 49.2 x 63.2 cm.

I’m researching watercolorists for a project, and I came across this amazing piece from Thomas “Gross-Clinic-guy” Eakins. This guy’s watercolor technique is incredible. And very unique, I think.