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Showing posts with label contemporary art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contemporary art. Show all posts

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Contemporary Female Artists That Should Be On Your Radar

Are you an art lover? I am an amateur art lover as opposed to a professional art aficionado. It’s a hobby. My Pinterest account has over 50 pinboards and one of my popular boards is labeled Artists I Fancy. It has almost 3000 followers and over 300 pins.
  
There was once a time when I was an active member of a social blogging community. I responded to a fellow blogger’s request to publish a post and share facts about myself. In my list of Ten Facts About Me, mention was made of two artists who allowed me to publish an article about them even though my freelance writing experience was practically non-existent. If you were connecting dots on my writing experience timeline, find the Dot labeled “None” and connect it to the Dot labeled “Nothing to brag about”. Nevertheless, despite my inexperience both of these talented ladies allowed me to write an article about them.

ARTIST 1: Andrea “Adka” Jones

The name of the first artist is Andrea Jones. But most friends and admirers know her by her childhood nickname which is “Adka”. Discovered her on Facebook. She describes her paintings as “vibrant and happy”. We agree! ðŸ™‚ Ms. Jones was born in Slovakia, however, she now lives and works in the United States. A current resident of North Carolina but has visited New York, New York, aka the Big Apple. Her artwork which she aptly titled “Inspire New York!” (featured image, used with permission ) has won awards. She is a recognized and respected International Contemporary Master.
Official Website for Adka’s Art
ARTIST 2: Michelle Lohr
The name of the second artist is Michelle Lohr. Like Ms. Jones, she was also on Facebook. She was displaying her artwork on her timeline and instantly won me over as an admirer. Similarly, when approached and asked if she would not mind me writing an article about her artistic goals and aspirations, she approved, granted me an interview, and supplied me with digital images of her work. Ms. Lohr is Israeli-born but lives in Austin, Texas just like me. By contrast to Ms. Jones who has a style categorized as folk art, Ms. Lohr’s painting style was influenced by Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, and Vincent Van Gogh. Her painting which she titled “Nightbloom” is one of my favorite pieces.
♦ Unfortunately, the site where my articles were published shut down. But because of these two female artists, I gained rich experience. They encouraged me to continue my hobby of searching online and collecting examples of artwork by artists I fancy. They also encouraged me to take my freelance writing efforts more seriously. That was an incidental benefit or perhaps I should say that it has been a blessing.
♦♦ Links to Posts About Other Female Artists I Fancy:
Kat Lowry ~ Ms. Lowry is an illustrator. Her drawing of a Japanese sun goddess named Amaterasu will captivate you.
Sayada Ramdial ~ Ms. Ramdial lives in Trinidad and Tobago. She specializes in watercolor paintings and illustrations, mainly of the flowers that grow on the island.


(Original Source: RationalMind.club)

Monday, January 4, 2021

Artists I Fancy: Alfred Alexander Gockel

Many people have a combined passion for art and jazz.

♦  Contemporary Artist Alfred Alexander Gockel Loves Jazz and His Art Shows it!

Alfred Alexander Gockel was born in 1952 in Ludinghausen, Germany. He published his first work when he was only 8 years old.  Mr.Gockel says of his work: “I like to touch the viewer’s soul with my vibrant colors.”

His art collection is subdivided into two major categories: unique artwork and graphics. Today he is one of the most prolific distributors of modern art posters, with customers in 50 countries.



Gockel was commissioned by the U.S. Olympic Committee to create an official piece of artwork for the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy, which is titled USOC Olympic Celebration.

Gockel’s unique style of “boldly colored abstract images lined in thick black against a white canvas“ has become his signature.  He was named 2011 Official Artist of Top 10 Jazz Festival and his jazz artwork is super cool.  He had humble beginnings and he is still humble now even though he has earned and can enjoy the prestige of a famous artist.

Self Portrait: Alfred “Alex” Gockel

Alex (as he likes to be called) has devoted admirers in about 50 countries. They have described his art style as reflecting the influence of Picasso and having “many moods”.  Whoever influenced his style did us a favor and whatever his moods, I like them all!

♦  Were I to describe the man’s art is one word? MESMERIZING!

Spontaneous Jam; and Stroking the Keys – are two of my personal favorites.

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Related Links:


  • Four of the Best Worldwide Destinations for Art Lovers:  Of course, Paris, France and Rome, Italy are on your list of great cities to visit for famous artwork, for art inspiration, etc.  But can you guess the other two cities?
  • Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for Learning):  Teaching children at a very early age how to appreciate art and encourages him or her if they have the talent.  This is a short book is for ages 4 and up and it’s an introduction to Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, etc. that teaches the styles, works, and techniques of the great masters and features many activities to nurture the child and guide them in creating their own masterpiece.  NOTE:  The only reason Alfred Gockel isn’t included in the book is because he hadn’t been born yet. ðŸ™‚
  • Art of Alfred Gockel by Jennifer Tanabe:  “Alfred Gockel is like a musician whose instrument is the paintbrush. He creates his pieces like a jazz musician, but he performs with paint on a canvas. His compositions are a unique combination of colors and forms, clearly influenced by such great artists as Miro and Picasso, but with a brightness and energy that is all Gockel’s own. …”

Are you familiar with the art of Alfred Alexander Gockel?

Have you ever attended any of the official Olympics games?

Have you ever attended a jazz festival?




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