Art Bomb-8/29/2014 Franz Von Stuck

Aleathia says:

Recently I saw a post roll by on my friend Beto Palaio's Facebook page of an artist named Franz Von Stuck.  This artist is pretty intense.

Franz Von Stuck (1863-1928) was a German Symbolist/Art Nouveau painter, sculptor, engraver, and architect.

He designed beautiful engraved door plates like this one.

Von Stuck also worked in plaster casting.  His most memorable being this one of Beethoven and another of Medusa.

This painting of Frau Feez is what really caught my eye at the time. I just love the sensual look on her face and her bedroom eyes.  I like the circular framing inside the square and the tender softness of her appearance.  Much of the other work that I looked up is very dark and menacing, but has merit as well.  Take some time and look Franz Von Stuck up for a larger selection.

Art Bomb-5/2/2014 Gerhard Richter

Aleathia says:

This week I am choosing to share the work of Gerhard Richter.  He is a German painter whose technique is very unusual. I came across his work one night while folding print magazines.  I often watched/listened to documentary films on the computer.  One night I chose this one:

Gerhard Richter Painting

It is a stunning display of patience and preciseness with calculated abandon.  His work takes on a mind of its own by sheer acts of physics.  I hope you enjoy learning a little bit about his life and his work.

"Ohne Titel. 9.8.98" by Gerhard Richter