Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Qi Baishi Peaches

Qi Baishi is one of the most famous of the modern Chinese painters. His watercolors are celebrated for their nuance, vibrance and sense of play. Simple themes like peaches, cherry blossoms, lotus flowers, butterflies and frogs come alive in this artist's gorgeous paintings.



Sunday, June 2, 2013

Gustav Klimt Female Nude

Gustav Klimt produced some of the great nude drawing of the early twentieth century. Though his technique became increasingly rough, the early drawings show a tremendous level of nuance and technique.