(PCM) We celebrate the birthday of renowned Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir on February 25. He is often referred to as either Auguste Renoir or just Renoir throughout the art world. Renoir is often credited as being one of the primary developers for the Impressionist style of painting. Renoir’s paintings are notable for their vibrant light …
(PCM) What better time than the start of the holiday season to celebrate National Cookie Day. The word cookie takes it’s origin from the Dutch word “koekie” which translates to “little cake”. History tells us that there have been some type of cookies in existence the invent of baking, however they were not sweet. It …
(PCM) Have A Bad Day Day is celebrated each year on November 19 and it is one day of the year that you can actually embrace the fact that you are having a bad day and perhaps do something that will make it turn around! While the exact origins of Have A Bad Day Day …
(PCM) What began as a joke started by late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, National Unfriend Day is celebrated on November 17th and is a day to spend a few moments trimming down your Facebook friends list, especially those individuals that bring negativity to your page. Kimmel jokingly said that a few examples of those who …
(PCM) Many individuals feel that the 1972 painting “The Hands Resist Him” by artist Bill Stoneham carries a curse. Many strange occurrences are rumored to have taken place by those who have viewed the painting and even more so for those who have actually had the painting in their possession. Some say that these occurrences could …
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Canna Red Orange was painted by artist Georgia O’Keeffe in 1926. O’Keeffe is considered a modern artist and pursued abstract art. She is best-known for her various paintings depicting various flowers, however it is the way in which she painted them that truly makes her art stand-out. She was heavily influenced by the work of …
Cow Skull: Red White And Blue was painted by modern artist Georgia O’Keeffe in 1931. The painting prominently displays the three colors of the American flag and was created at a time when American artists, musicians, and writers were interested in identifying a uniquely American style and subject matter for their work. The painting depicts O’Keeffe’s …
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Black Cross, New Mexico was created by modern artist Georgia O’Keeffe in 1929. The painting depicts what O’Keeffe encountered during late-night walks in the desert which would have been crosses erected near remote moradas, or chapels, by secret Catholic lay brotherhoods called Penitentes. As O’Keeffe approached all of her subjects, whether buildings or flowers, landscapes or bones, …
Blue And Green Music is a painting created by modern artist Georgia O’Keeffe between the years of 1919 and 1921. It was painted by O’Keeffe during her time residing in New York City and depicts the idea that music can be translated into something for the eye. The painting uses colors that are both subtle and …
