Monthly Archives: August 2013

A Study in Surrealism by RAR

Posted on August 29, 2013 by inspiredbydi

Surrealism, a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, was to “resolve the previously contradictory conditions of dream and reality.” Artists painted unnerving, illogical scenes with photographic precision, created strange creatures from everyday objects and developed painting techniques that … Continue reading →

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Sunrise on Saturday

Posted on August 24, 2013 by inspiredbydi

If you are looking to calm your mind, feel present and enjoy the glorious peace of morning, rise early and witness a sunrise. The benefits are immeasurable.

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Summer Afternoon with Frida Kahlo

Posted on August 18, 2013 by inspiredbydi

RAR and DS painting, Self Portrait with Bonito, 1941 Frida Kahlo was an artist that never sold a printing in her lifetime. She had a volatile marriage with the famous painter, Diego Rivera. Kahlo also suffered lifelong health problems. She … Continue reading →

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The Sea Turtle Experience

Posted on August 16, 2013 by inspiredbydi

May 2013 The beaches from Juno to Jupiter provide critical nesting, foraging and developmental habitat for threatened and endangered sea turtles and the numbers prove it. From May to August, these massive reptiles have been active along the coastline. August … Continue reading →

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Summer Afternoon with Van Gogh

Posted on August 12, 2013 by inspiredbydi

August 11 and 12, 2013 afternoon–RAR and DS painting Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh. Van Gogh believed that in order to be a great painter you had to first master drawing and then you work with color. Over the years, … Continue reading →

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