Wednesday, July 14, 2010
The Gray Crow
The Gray Crow:
Crows can appear in all sorts of colors, at least in paintings.
Here, a gray feathery crow is in cahoots with a brighter colored rival.
On the other side, red ribbons complete the colorful enclosure of the big gray crow.
Crows can appear in all sorts of colors, at least in paintings.
Here, a gray feathery crow is in cahoots with a brighter colored rival.
On the other side, red ribbons complete the colorful enclosure of the big gray crow.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Bird Versions Today
Today, the bird has taken on many versions.
The one below is the latest.
Its appearance follows the small original more closely.
It walks through open space with just a few elements.
These are the type of tulips that first came to the Netherlands from Persia.
They can be seen in 17th century Dutch still lives.
In their curvy shapes and gentle coloring they form a counterpoint to the pitchblack thick and heavy feathers of the bird.
The one below is the latest.
Its appearance follows the small original more closely.
It walks through open space with just a few elements.
These are the type of tulips that first came to the Netherlands from Persia.
They can be seen in 17th century Dutch still lives.
In their curvy shapes and gentle coloring they form a counterpoint to the pitchblack thick and heavy feathers of the bird.
First Things First
I meant to show what became of the first bird in my painting of a long time ago, see older post.
But I was side-tracked, as you can see below.
But now, that the harvests are in, I can bring you a version of the bird as it appears today.
But I was side-tracked, as you can see below.
But now, that the harvests are in, I can bring you a version of the bird as it appears today.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
ORIGIN OF THE BIRD
How did the bird get into Arie's art?
One day, many years ago, snow fell in Dallas, Texas, a very rare event.
As Arie was sitting at the window watching the white spectacle unfold,
a black crow landed close to the window,
as amazed about the white powder as Arie was.
It stayed around, looking in, even as Arie fetched his sketchbook and penciled him down.
Some days later, the crow-sketch became embedded into the snow-landscape seen below.
There it stayed for many years, a small bird, merely contoured in the white texture of the snow.
Many years later, Arie lifted him from this canvas and developed him as an independent subject matter of his art work.
Since then, he has appeared as theme in many variations.
Stay tuned for some of them.
One day, many years ago, snow fell in Dallas, Texas, a very rare event.
As Arie was sitting at the window watching the white spectacle unfold,
a black crow landed close to the window,
as amazed about the white powder as Arie was.
It stayed around, looking in, even as Arie fetched his sketchbook and penciled him down.
Some days later, the crow-sketch became embedded into the snow-landscape seen below.
There it stayed for many years, a small bird, merely contoured in the white texture of the snow.
Many years later, Arie lifted him from this canvas and developed him as an independent subject matter of his art work.
Since then, he has appeared as theme in many variations.
Stay tuned for some of them.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Quick Trip to the South
One week was spent at the beach in Cancun, with a trip down the Mexican Riviera. The colors of the water, sand, sky, birds and people were extraordinary. I unpacked my sketchbook and watercolors and set to work.
Monday, July 27, 2009
The Ducati Bike
The Ducati bike below is one of three belonging to Scott Metcalfe, who
is a photographer by profession and easy rider by avocation. He shoots the photographs of Arie’s studio and the paintings that go into Arie’s exhibition catalogues.
In an exercise of reciprocation, Scott brought his Ducati to Arie’s studio to be enhanced by Arie’s imagery. Scott had disassembled the bike in several parts, and Arie set to work on them.
The Ducati left side shows a flock of crows checking out a Pegasus.
The Ducati right side presents a woman’s profile with blonde hair surrounded by floating blossoms.
Close-ups to follow.
is a photographer by profession and easy rider by avocation. He shoots the photographs of Arie’s studio and the paintings that go into Arie’s exhibition catalogues.
In an exercise of reciprocation, Scott brought his Ducati to Arie’s studio to be enhanced by Arie’s imagery. Scott had disassembled the bike in several parts, and Arie set to work on them.
The Ducati left side shows a flock of crows checking out a Pegasus.
The Ducati right side presents a woman’s profile with blonde hair surrounded by floating blossoms.
Close-ups to follow.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
In Zürich, Switzerland
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder attended the opening of Arie Van Selm's exhibition in Winterthur/Zürich, Switzerland. Mr. Schröder gave the introductory speech. He found the large, expressive—yet generic—women's profiles especially interesting. The photograph shows Arie Van Selm in animated conversation with the Chancellor. They are standing in front of the painting "Vanadium Lady.”
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