Category Archives: Inspiration

Women’s History Month; Art and Feminism

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Babs

Sofonisba Anguissola, Lavinia Fontana, Barbara Longhi, Fede Galizia, and Artemisia Gentileschi, in a different world these names would be as familiar to us as Rembrandt, Rubens, Titian, El Greco, or Caravaggio. These women artists were contemporaries of the male masters … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Babs

“Man maintains his balance, poise, and sense of security only as he is moving forward.” Maxwell Maltz Thinking of “Forward,” I couldn’t resist posting this photo I took this morning as the snow, slush and other baffled drivers thwarted my … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Babs

The photo above is a unique mixed media sculpture. Drawn from both my connection to home and my heritage. I sculpted the face in porcelain clay and finished it with an iron-rust patina. The driftwood body was washed up with … Continue reading →

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