by Bobbi Dunlop on 4/5/2008 4:16:08 PM
Where does the time go? It has been said that ''the older one gets, the faster time passes''. I'll go along with that analogy. Add to the mix a pure joy and love of life - joie de vivre - and the combination throws life into fast forward on overdrive. That's me.
And, just when I think I couldn't possibly be more blessed, I find myself more blessed!
I confess I have been neglecting my journalling duties of late and also haven't been posting new works recently. In fact, the glorious days are getting longer with spring's arrival and my hours in the studio are keeping stride.
I am happily creating new works for my 'new' gallery and with that, I take great pleasure in telling you all about it!.....
GALLERY ANNOUNCEMENT:
Brandon Michael Fine Art
202 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 670-6603
Contact/Owner: Brandon M. Fitzpatrick
Website details to follow soon.
It is with great excitement that I announce my recent signing with Brandon Michael Fine Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As many of you know, Santa Fe has become an incredibly beautiful destination spot for artists, art lovers and collectors. The plethora of exquisite art work to be found in Santa Fe is a veritable feast for the senses with, literally, something for everyone.
Brandon Michael Fine Art is located on Santa Fe's famous Canyon Road and will be opening on June 1st, 2008.
I've created a new 'Events' category on my website. Stay posted for updates on upcoming appearances at the gallery, as well as information about the gallery opening.
My father, who passed away this past October at the age of 92 years, passed along his great love of horses to me. As I've mentioned in previous posts, as young artist horses were the subject of many of my paintings; many of them my Dad's. The hearts of artists and poets throughout the ages have been captivated by the beauty, power and grace of these wonderful creatures.
My Dad had such a way with them, such a gentle touch; it was apparent to all who knew him. Now, I do not see a horse without thinking of my Dad and the all I paint them, I think of him, as well.As a still life painter, the Tang Dynasty horse has become a great source of inspiration for me. Within the Tang society (China 618-906AD) the horse played an important role and was revered for their vigor and strength. They symbolized strength and status, as well as reflected on the personality of their owners and the prosperous and powerful Tang Dynasty itself.Ceramic models of the owner's horse have been found preserved in their tombs. Upon death, many Chinese horsemen were buried with clay horse sculptures and horses on which human figures are mounted, occupy a special place. These would often be found either preceding or following the coffin.The Tang horse portrayed in my painting "Tang Dynasty Prancer", 12x12, oil on linen, is not an authentic Tang horse but a reproduction which occupies a special place in my studio and which I treasure nonetheless. I've painted a number of them which I'll display in future posts. I hope you enjoy their elegant, and often dramatic, beauty as much as I enjoy sculpting them with paint. For me, with each brushstroke, the ancient horse comes to life.This painting is available for purchase at: [Space]Untitled or for further information please email me at bobbi@bobbidunlop.com
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