http://baroquenheart.com new visions of old masters Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:57:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In addition to having the longest title i've ever encountered in a work of art, Apotheosis is also one of the most exhaustingly detailed and exquisitely interesting.  Gorgeous angelic maidens welcome the deceased french soldiers who trail off into darkness, an army dog is greeted by a cute little black ... http://baroquenheart.com/?p=26 "Past Present Future" Art Opening, Thursday August 22nd, 8:30pm Small World Gallery, 2120 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC I'm pleased to be sharing my art once again at Small World Gallery. The show features all new work, exploring both my flowformed painting style and my baroquenheart remixes of old masters paintings. Opening night ... http://baroquenheart.com/?p=28 The Arnolfini portrait is one of the most exquisite works of art that I have ever encountered.  The level of detail in the piece, from the chandelier with its single burning candle, to the circular mirror in the centre of the portrait that reflects not only the subjects backs, but ... http://baroquenheart.com/?p=23 It's interesting to discover the different threads of influence while exploring the history behind the works that I remix.  Having never studied art history, the connection will often be visually obvious once it has been made clear.  Foppa was an elder contemporary of Da Vinci, and was likely influenced by ... http://baroquenheart.com/?p=22 Mary Magdelene was another common subject of 15th century painters, though I've most often found her painted praying at the feet of a crucified Jesus. I've already presented her in that light but I'm happy to share this remix of Francesco Bacciacca's portrait because I know many people who ... http://baroquenheart.com/?p=21 Delacroix was best known for his political work. His most influential work came in 1830 with the painting Liberty Leading the People. It is an unforgettable image of Parisians, having taken up arms, marching forward under the banner of the tricolour representing liberty and freedom; Delacroix was inspired ... http://baroquenheart.com/?p=20 My second Van Dyck piece went in a very different direction after painting a new flowformed piece in a style different from my usual. The new hairstyle is my favourite aspect of this piece, transforming the subject into a wild anime punk. I love the Victorian costumes and ... http://baroquenheart.com/?p=19 This portrait of Napoleon really reflects the opulence of the time; the costumery of the period is stunning, and I had to work hard to make sure that the details weren't lost as I remixed. Royal blue and yellow seemed most appropriate for the subject, and I'm relatively happy ... http://baroquenheart.com/?p=18 Hayez produces the most interesting caractertures I've seen, and this one is the most distinct by far. Judging from other photos of Ferdinand the likeness was Hayez own design, although the genetic problems of the heavily inbred Hapsburg family are well known. The realistic detail in his other work ... http://baroquenheart.com/?p=17 Van Dyck was one of the first famous court portraitists, with many incredible portraits of British high society. He employed a number of assistants in his London workshop and created something of a production line. Many pieces attributed were never even touched by him, however most of his ... http://baroquenheart.com/?p=16