Ray Harryhausen, a Pioneer in Special Effects Animating Artist Extraordinaire When monsters become real And give childhood thrills And amuse adults Reel after reel, He kept the audience in house Hour after hour Did Ray Harryhausen. Chilling were the skeletons … Continue reading →
The Pin Up Girl Before we talk about the curvy, swervy, plus-size-bikini-clad Hilda as presented by Duane Bryers, I am going to set the stage with a little history of the pin up girl. Let’s go back in time now, … Continue reading →
Illustrations? I always wanted to write a children’s book. I can always write the story, but I can never draw what I want to. I do not want to hire an author. I would really enjoy making illustrations on the … Continue reading →
This lovely painting of the Roman goddess Venus is by Jan Massys, a Flemish Renaissance painter (1509 to 1575). Born in Antwerp, Belgium, into a family of artists, his father, Quentin Massys, a prominent painter was his first art teacher. … Continue reading →
Here is a lovely pinup by Alberto Vargas. The art features a beautiful woman in a short turquoise outfit and high heels using the phone. Alberto Vargas began his career as a fashion illustrator in the 1910s, working for magazines … Continue reading →
The painting featured in this post is by the artist Guy Head. Guy Head (1753 – 1800) was known for his skill as a portraitist and his attention to detail in capturing the likeness and personality of his subjects. His … Continue reading →
“The beauty of the female form is a timeless subject that will always captivate the viewer.” – Earl Moran. There is no doubt that the subject of art in this post is a timeless subject – Marilyn Monroe! Earl Moran … Continue reading →