I am working on a portrait of the ceramic artist Beatrice Wood as a young girl. The above is an altered photo of the painting. I am still working on the painting, but need a little help from my Paint Shop Pro Friend!
This is a photo of Beatrice at 15. Her biography reads like a wonderful novel. James Cameron, the director of "Titanic" used her life to "craft an identity for Rose, his one hundred-year-old survivor in the film" She died on her 105th birthday after a life filled to the brim with vitality and creativity, much like the "gilded vessels" she made.
I highly recommend this biography. The photos of her work are stunning. Anais Nin, a friend of Beatrice said this about her friend's work:"Beatrice wood combines her colors like a painter, makes them vibrate like a musician. They have the rhythm and luster both of jewels and human eyes. Water poured from one of her jars will taste like wine."
I am off for a week in Sante Fe with my five sisters. We are celebrating my 60th and my youngest sister's 50th birthdays. Can't wait to get on the road!
2 comments:
What a fascinating woman you have chosen Marie! Gorgeous photo and the colour touching looks wonderful too. Have the most fabulous time and 'happy birthday'! Sounds like lots of sisterly fun will be had!
Enjoy the trip!! It will be 6 times the fun!
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