Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Monday, December 25, 2017
Moses Soyer
Art Appreciation
Born in Borisoglebsk, Russian Empire on December 25, 1899, Moses Soyer was an American social realist painter best known for his intimate portraits.
Soyer and his family emigrated to the United States in 1912. He studied art at Cooper Union and then Ferrer Art School in New York. His first solo exhibition was in 1926 and began teaching a the Contemporary Art School and the New School in New York.
You can see more of his wonderful work HERE.
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| Cynthia via davidowenartstudio |
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| Male Ballet Dancer via charlesflint |
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| Nude with Drape via artexpertswebsite |
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Soyer
http://www.phillipscollection.org/research/american_art/bios/soyer_m-bio.htm
https://www.invaluable.com/artist/soyer-moses-zoreu9rf69/sold-at-auction-prices/
https://americangallery.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/moses-soyer-1899-1974-2/
http://davidowenartstudio.blogspot.com/2012/05/moses-soyer-1899-1974.html
http://www.charlesflint.com/gallery/fine-art/moses-soyer/
https://www.artexpertswebsite.com/pages/artists/soyer.php
Sunday, December 24, 2017
#ThingsNotToSayToSanta
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Wow you’re even fatter in person #ThingsNotToSayToSanta— Greg Boyea (@HollywoodBooyah) December 24, 2017
Why do all the gifts you bring say made in China? #ThingsNotToSayToSanta— Julie (@Rodgers4you) December 24, 2017
You know, the Easter Bunny just brings stuff without getting all judgey. #ThingsNotToSayToSanta pic.twitter.com/TnRHF7xjpf— MeltLikeChristmasButta (@jwbutta) December 24, 2017
#ThingsNotToSayToSanta - Don't blame the cookies. Blame your lack of self control.— Serenity (@SkullsNCookies) December 24, 2017
Photos: Kids and Christmas
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| via Provincial Archives of Alberta |
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| Christmas in Melbourne via Australian War Memorial |
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| Christmas Morning under the Christmas tree via State Library of Queensland |
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| Dressed and decorated for Christmas via National Archives of Norway |
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Hearing Santa Claus
I was about 7 years old, when I heard Santa Claus.
It was late on Christmas Eve and I could hear my parents fighting--they were more arguing than fighting, but for a kid it sounded liked a fight.
On the roof, I remember hearing what sounded like hoofs. Hoofs that blended with trees rustling with the outside wind.
Then suddenly the door slammed. I jumped out of bed and ran to the window but could only see the streetlight and the quiet neighborhood.
My dad ran into my room and asked what happened. I explained I heard Santa Claus. Curious, he looked outside too and called out to mom.
We all came out of my room and went to the door, but no sign of Santa. Then we turned to the living room and saw the many presents under the Christmas tree. He did arrive and even enjoyed the milk and cookies I left.
Excited to see all the presents, my parents started a tradition of opening one present Christmas Eve. We all did. I don't remember what I opened first, but I do remember going back to bed eager to wake up the next morning to open the rest.
Friday, December 22, 2017
Tracks 83: Music Mix 1988 Part II
Calgary Canada hosted the Winter Olympics and Seoul, Korea hosted the Summer Olympics, the island of Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Gilbert, and the Iran - Iraq War ended after 8 years. In U.S. politics, George H. W. Bush defeats Democratic challenger Michael Dukakis.
For me, as a 12 year old kid who loved watching MTV, the most memorable music videos were INXS' A New Sensation and Michael Jackson's The Way You Make Me Feel. The lead singer for INXS, Michael Hutchence, epitomized rock star and sexy, in the late 80s. And the model, Tatiana Thumbstzen, in Michael Jackson's music video, was mesmerizing in beauty.
Steve Winwood - Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?
Foreigner - Say You Will
Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel
Pretty Poison - Catch Me (I'm Falling)
INXS - New Sensation
U2 - Desire
Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
Kylie Minogue - The Loco-motion
INXS - Devil Inside
UB40 - Red Red Wine
Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
The Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter
Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
Debbie Gibson - Shake Your Love
Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
Steve Winwood - Roll With It
Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
George Michael - Father Figure
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