The Eyes Have It

This drawing/painting stopped me in my tracks this morning. It's About Time

posted this in a story about Lucas Cranach a couple months ago.

When you see a perfectly finished painting it is so easy to forget the blank page it springs from.

I find the contrast a little unsettling but in the most awe inspiring way. Once you lock eyes with this Princess Elizabeth of Saxony it is hard to look away. 

Textile, 3-d printing and burlesque

Check this out!

This is a new face of the textile world!

Mounting a Costume Exhibit

Wedding Dresses at the V & A.

Holiday Docent Luncheon 2013

 These photos are right off my phone and may take awhile to download. Very informal snapshots! Many thanks to those in red who added a great splash of color to the occasion. Enjoy.

Woad and History

 

I never get tired of leaning more about textiles and their all important role in nation building and trade. Above is a photo of the Woad plant. For a story about its importance in textiles, Cathedrals and Edward I of England read this.

 

To learn more about the plant and dye visit this site.

Parasols

 

Images of parasols and umbrellas appear in many IMA works. This is "Afternoon Tea" by Richard Miller.

One of my favorite art history sites has a great post about 'A Brief History of Parasols and Umbrellas' 

Matisse and His Love of African Textiles

 

This is a photo of Matisse in his own bedroom of Kuba Cloth covered  walls. The photo is by Henri Catier-Bensson , from the book "Matisse's Secret; Kuba Textiles of Zaire".

This is a great image to share during a Matisse tour, perhaps at the end. That way you can send the visitors up to the beautiful "Majestic Africa" exhibit to see Kuba Cloths in person!