A Nature Walk With John Singer Sargent
by Connie Handscomb
Title
A Nature Walk With John Singer Sargent
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Above all things get abroad, see the sunlight and everything that is to be seen.
~ John Singer Sargent
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As one of the founders of the New English Art Club, John Singer Sargent's paintings broke away from the common Impressionist style of the day. The famous American painter had a somewhat breezy way with watercolours. His brushwork was loose; his colours were layered with similar hues; he left areas of untouched white on the canvas. Many of his paintings are suffused with light, and were painted outside — even his evening paintings were painted in bursts, while the light lasted. His friend Monet helped him along with that — ie favouring the light [and he ‘helped’ Monet by painting Monet’s portrait].
While he loved the outdoors, Sargent actually had quite a cosmopolitan background: born in Florence [Italy , although his parents were American, descended from one of the oldest colonial families] ; studies in Rome and Paris; high society in Boston and London [he traveled extensively in the world, but made his home in London]. His fame escalated with his portraits of society during a luxurious Edwardian era, and when he tired of portraitures, he remained firmly established as a watercolourist.
Sources:
Art Of Our Century [Ed-in-Chief Jean-Louis Ferrier]
Impressionist Art [D. Boyle]
and thank you, Google!
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My original [very green!] photograph, captured in the woods, then painted digitally as John Singer Sargent might have done …… if he had had a computer ;)
💕 Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this artwork :
Global Artists Group
10 Plus
Just Perfect
Beauty In Art
The Artistic Aperature
Digital Art And Photog.For Simple Pleasure
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April 25th, 2019
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Comments (47)
Hartmut Jager
👍 - Connie, your magnificent art caught my eye again - because, as Malanda said: "...this is so incredibly beautiful and perfect in every way! " - 🙂
Connie Handscomb
Cia, thank you! for featuring this photographic artwork in Digital Art & Photography For Simple Pleasure ;)🍃
Douglas Taylor
Simply stunning, Connie! I love the play of sunlight and shadow you have created here in this beautiful piece. I also have a large backlog to post, but I certainly look forward to seeing more of yours. v/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
You made me smile, Douglas; I’m starting to realize the backlog[s] don’t really disintegrate very easily — nevertheless, its ok, worse things happen at sea — as it is, the backlogging is a result of doing something we enjoy. Thank you heaps for your kindness, & your support of what I do [my “experiments”] ; it really is a boost for me ;)🍃
Abstract Angel Artist Stephen K
I will stay tuned....can't wait to see more. Revisiting this fave. Dreamy work... like a fairy tale. FAA wasn't the same without you!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh yes it was, Stephen! It’s still humming along …… & I’m glad you’re still here, too ; thank you so much for appreciating what I do & your wonderful support; truly [I have to wind down now but I’ll see you tomorrow] ;)🍃
Swedish Attitude Design
Wouw!! This is So incredible Amazing work of yours! Thank you so much for your recently comments and encouragement on my work, it means the world to me to have your support❣ ~ Sincerely Cia ~
Abstract Angel Artist Stephen K
Spectacular! I love seeing your new pieces
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Abstract Angel! I’ve quite a backlog here so …… stay tuned ;)😉
Bob Lentz
Congratulations! on this unique image’s being Featured in “The Artistic Aperture” group, and also Liked, Favorited, and Facebooked.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Very much appreciated; thank you so much, Bob! Best to you this upcoming new week ;)🍃
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