A unique decorative art technique that I became aware of recently is marquetry wood murals. Here is an example by Emile Galle, late nineteenth century, French. Marquetry is inlaying wood in decorative patterns, usually in furniture or sometimes floors. I saw an article in the New York Times about a marquetry mural in a LondonContinueContinue reading “Marquetry Wood Mural”
Category Archives: Other Artists
Marc Dalessio’s Learning Curve
I was recently looking at a blog by an artist/teacher I really admire, Marc Dalessio. He has some wonderful work and ratchets up his envy factor by where he lives which is Florence, Italy. Take a look at his wonderful landscapes and portraits. He posted this graph about his artistic and technical development over theContinueContinue reading “Marc Dalessio’s Learning Curve”
Marilyn Monroe Mural, Washington D.C.
This wonderful and popular mural is at the corner of Calvert and Connecticut, near the Woodley Park Metro station. Commissioned in 1981 by Roi Barnard of Salon Roi, and painted by John Bailey. There is or was a bronze plaque installed at 2604 Connecticut Avenue naming the artist, but I did not see it. ItContinueContinue reading “Marilyn Monroe Mural, Washington D.C.”
Laser mural
Here is something that is wall art with a twist. It is a laser projection that activates when someone stands in the proper position ( and disappears once you leave). This was in London a couple years ago.
Watermelon Mural
I was out on my bicycle looking for a place to paint when I spotted this wonderful humorous mural near Logan Circle in Washington D.C. I think 14th and Corcoran are the cross streets or nearby.
Painted Journals 