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    April 2023 Events

    April is here!  Here are the different places you can find my art in person this month.  Also, Vines of New York is having a Spring Sale now until Earth Day (April 23rd) – it’s a beautiful time of year to take a drive along Seneca Lake! Thank you to everyone who bought…

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    Happy Birthday Vincent van Gogh

    Happy Birthday Vincent van Gogh, born on March 30 back in 1853.  Van Gogh was a Post-Impressionist painter and one of my favorite artists.  Most people have heard his name and have seen some of his work (even as they don’t know it was his by name).  The most difficult part of this…

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    Happy Birthday Michelangelo

    Happy (belated) Birthday Michelangelo, born March 6, 1475.  Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet during the High Renaissance – one of the original “Renaissance men.”  You’ve likely run across his name or seen his (or parodies of his) work before.    If you’re not familiar with Michelangelo’s work, he concentrated…

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    Happy Birthday Augusta Savage

    Happy (belated) Birthday Augusta Savage, born February 29, 1892!  Augusta Savage was an American sculptress, teacher, and activist associated with the Harlem Renaissance.  I just learned of her recently and hope you enjoy learning more about her life and art too.   Early Life Augusta Savage was born Augusta Christine Fells on February 29,…

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    March 2023 Events

    Spring is on its way!  I’ve even spotted a few daffodils trying to pop up early.  As we go into March, this is where you can find my art.  EDIT:  The opening receptions scheduled for Friday 3/3 have been postpone due to incoming snowy weather – NEW DATES UPDATED. I have a Birthday Sale…

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    Happy Birthday Victorine Meurent

    Happy Birthday Victorine Meurent, born February 18, 1844!  I learned about Meurent when I recently researched for the Manet blog this past month.  With her birthday coming up this weekend, I thought it would be a good opportunity to share what I learned about this artist and muse. Early Life Victorine Meurent was…

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    Happy Birthday Norman Rockwell

    Happy (Belated) Birthday to Norman Rockwell, born February 3, 1894!  I wouldn’t be surprised if this artist sounds familiar or you’ve seen his work before.  Rockwell was an American illustrator and painter who was very popular in the mid 1900s.  You can still find his images being used today on calendars, cards, posters,…

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    February 2023 Events

    Last chance to view the Climate Change Show and the Winter Member Show this month!  If you’re looking for something special for your valentine, take a look at Vines of New York in Geneva or my shop online.  I hope you’re staying warm and cozy this winter – I’m looking forward to the…

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    Happy Birthday Edouard Manet

    Happy Birthday to Edouard Manet, born January 23th 1832!  Edouard Manet (not to be confused with his friend Claude Monet) was considered the Father of Modernism as his style bridged the transition from realism to impressionism.   Self Portrait with Palette, Edouard Manet, 1879 The Spanish Singer, Edouard Manet, 1860 Early Life Edouard Manet…

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    Happy Birthday Berthe Morisot

    Happy (belated) Birthday to Berthe Morisot, born January 14th 1841!  I was excited to learn more about this artist – she is one that I had run across several times while reading and researching other Impressionists, but it was nice to finally focus completely on her and her art. Self Portrait, Berthe Morisot,…