by Gary | Apr 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
“The Battle of Lexington,” William Barnes Wollen, oil, 1910. — April 19, 1775. In an attempt to disarm rebellious Americans, British General Thomas Gage ordered 700 soldiers to seize the colonists’ armory in Concord, some 20 miles west of Boston. At...
by Gary | Apr 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
“The Headlands of Monhegan Island, Maine.” Jamie Wyeth (2007). Har, har… “Headlands.” Okay, Jamie, we get the joke. In the past few days I’ve shared paintings by grandfather N.C. Wyeth and his son Andrew. Here’s Andrew’s...
by Gary | Apr 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Airborne,” Andrew Wyeth. Last night I shared a painting by N.C. Wyeth. Tonight, here’s a favorite by his son Andrew that is seldom seen. I’m a beach bum at heart. Put me in the white sand with a margarita in my hand, please. Or a michelada,...
by Gary | Apr 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Buttonwood Farm,” N.C. Wyeth (Newel Convers Wyeth). We hear much of Newel’s son, Andrew Wyeth, and grandson, Jamie… Much deserved recognition to them. But Newel was the original master of the family. He’s sometimes considered by art...
by Gary | Apr 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Frank Frazetta. “Death Dealer.” Acrylic. Like many young artists, my first love was fantasy and science fiction cover art. Frazetta, the Brothers Hildebrandt, Alan Lee, Boris Vallejo… and going back into history… NC Wyeth and Maxfield Parrish,...
