NATURE'S MILLWORKS
PAISLEY, ONTARIO
Paul Murray, James Culligan and Noel Martin
Carol-Ann Barrett and Eleanor Pauling
James Culligan and Noel MartinTuesday, September 20, 2011
NATURE'S MILLWORKS, PAISLEY, ART SHOW AND SALE, AUGUST 20-SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
NATURE'S MILLWORKS
Paul Murray, James Culligan and Noel MartinCarol-Ann Barrett and Eleanor Pauling
James Culligan and Noel Martin
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Noel's Italy Paintings
A few scenes of Italy which are now painted on canvas and forever engraved in my memory.
Noel
ROMAN ROOFTOPS
One of the very first scenes I photographed on arriving in ROME, and just outside our apartment (the shadow on the lower right corner is actually that of the Pantheon). Aside from the earthy (terra cotta) tones and interesting geometrical shapes I was also intrigued by the contrast of the very old and relatively modern. These buildings have stood for hundreds of years with some of their stone and brick having been salvaged from much, much, earlier constructions, yet they are for the most part in good repair. The rusting television antennas, on the other hand, already obsolete after just a few decades, speak volumes about a more wasteful time. I also enjoyed the seemingly separate eco-system that seems to be evolving here.
THE MOON…THE PANTHEON… AND THE JAZZ
In front of the illuminated Pantheon every night the Piazza della Rotonda teemed with hundreds of people from all parts of the world and various entertainers competing for their tips. One particularly magical evening as we were being serenaded by this quartet the moon popped out from behind a cloud as if to take in the show as well. The yellow building directly over the saxophone player’s left shoulder was our home away from home for two weeks – top floor apartment, one hundred and nine steps up and (puff, puff) no elevator!
FLORENCE WALL
This fall foliage bedecked old stone wall with gate is typical of many that parallel the streets in the suburbs of Florence. Once again for the sake of extra oomph and scale, I used my magic brush to paint in the two characters, one of which Carol-Ann thought looked strangely familiar.
CHIANTI TROUBADOR
A picturesque street in the town of CHIANTI nestled in the foothills of the beautiful wine making province of TUSCANY. The musician was taken from a photograph I had shot earlier in ROME and transported by way of my paintbrush to provide interest and scale to this scene. I liked the “Welcome to Italy” poster effect that resulted.
Here I am standing beside the ceiling tile I painted to be donated to the Meaford Hospital Auxiliary for their fundraising. The tiles are sponsored for $100 as a donation to the hospital or in memory of a loved one and are put on the ceiling for all to enjoy.
The subject is my rendition of Michaelangelo's "The Delphic Sibyl" from the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome! Above is a needlepoint of "The Last Supper" by my sister, Bernice, and below is the table top my wife, Carol-Ann, painted (a closer view of the painting can be seen under the next blog entry).
Noel
ROMAN ROOFTOPS
One of the very first scenes I photographed on arriving in ROME, and just outside our apartment (the shadow on the lower right corner is actually that of the Pantheon). Aside from the earthy (terra cotta) tones and interesting geometrical shapes I was also intrigued by the contrast of the very old and relatively modern. These buildings have stood for hundreds of years with some of their stone and brick having been salvaged from much, much, earlier constructions, yet they are for the most part in good repair. The rusting television antennas, on the other hand, already obsolete after just a few decades, speak volumes about a more wasteful time. I also enjoyed the seemingly separate eco-system that seems to be evolving here.
THE MOON…THE PANTHEON… AND THE JAZZ
In front of the illuminated Pantheon every night the Piazza della Rotonda teemed with hundreds of people from all parts of the world and various entertainers competing for their tips. One particularly magical evening as we were being serenaded by this quartet the moon popped out from behind a cloud as if to take in the show as well. The yellow building directly over the saxophone player’s left shoulder was our home away from home for two weeks – top floor apartment, one hundred and nine steps up and (puff, puff) no elevator!
FLORENCE WALL
This fall foliage bedecked old stone wall with gate is typical of many that parallel the streets in the suburbs of Florence. Once again for the sake of extra oomph and scale, I used my magic brush to paint in the two characters, one of which Carol-Ann thought looked strangely familiar.
CHIANTI TROUBADOR
A picturesque street in the town of CHIANTI nestled in the foothills of the beautiful wine making province of TUSCANY. The musician was taken from a photograph I had shot earlier in ROME and transported by way of my paintbrush to provide interest and scale to this scene. I liked the “Welcome to Italy” poster effect that resulted.
Here I am standing beside the ceiling tile I painted to be donated to the Meaford Hospital Auxiliary for their fundraising. The tiles are sponsored for $100 as a donation to the hospital or in memory of a loved one and are put on the ceiling for all to enjoy.
The subject is my rendition of Michaelangelo's "The Delphic Sibyl" from the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome! Above is a needlepoint of "The Last Supper" by my sister, Bernice, and below is the table top my wife, Carol-Ann, painted (a closer view of the painting can be seen under the next blog entry).
"The Mouth of Truth" I painted on a large outdoor table top (Read more of the Mouth of Truth in an earlier blog)
Carol-Ann's Italy Paintings
From our visit to Rome last October (http://www.artistsinrome.blogspot.com/), I tried to capture the romance and lasting beauty of the Italian landscape. These paintings are the first in a series I completed for our opening of "ARTISTS IN ROME". My paint brush will be busy for a very long time documenting on canvas our adventures in the eternal city of Rome and romantic Florence and Tuscany.
Carol-Ann
Teatro di Marcello (Theater of Marcellus)
With a 15,000-spectator capacity, this 13-a.c. theater was the main ancient Roman venue for plays, concerts and the occasional public execution. In the 1300's, the Savelli family built a fortress on top of the ponderous ruins, which they then converted into a palace during the Renaissance (15th-16th c.). Above the ancient travertine arches, the apartments are still inhabited by modern princes and contessas.
Marcello's Theatre, Roman Forum
Written in Stone
Roma Fontanella (Rome Drinking Fountain)
#93 Piazza Novana
#911
Florentine Courtyard
A Florence Benvenuto (A Florence Welcome)
Written in StoneRoma Fontanella (Rome Drinking Fountain)
#93 Piazza Novana
#911
Florentine Courtyard
A Florence Benvenuto (A Florence Welcome)
For our outdoor garden table top, acrylic painting on a round piece of plywood.
The finished table covered with plexi-glass.
"ARTISTS IN ROME" OPENING RECEPTION
Our opening reception of "ARTISTS IN ROME" was a great success. James Culligan, Eleanor Pauling, Noel and myself were so pleased to be able to bring our favourite memories of our trip to Italy last October (http://www.artistsinrome.blogspot.com/)
by way of our paintings, photographs and sculptures. The exhibition will be on display at Bridges Gallery in Owen Sound until July 31.
by way of our paintings, photographs and sculptures. The exhibition will be on display at Bridges Gallery in Owen Sound until July 31.
Carol-Ann
James and Noel getting ready for the opening
Eleanor (right)
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
MAKING OF THE MOUTH OF TRUTH (La Bocca della Verita)
The Mouth of Truth (La Bocca della Verità )
In the portico of the Paleochristian Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, at the foot of the Aventine Hills, a Roman statue is conserved that has attracted the attention and curiosity of tourists from all over the world. It is the "Bocca della Verita", which in English means the Mouth of Truth, an ancient stone mask from the Classical period that represents a river god with an open mouth, wide eyes and a flowing mane of hair.
In the portico of the Paleochristian Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, at the foot of the Aventine Hills, a Roman statue is conserved that has attracted the attention and curiosity of tourists from all over the world. It is the "Bocca della Verita", which in English means the Mouth of Truth, an ancient stone mask from the Classical period that represents a river god with an open mouth, wide eyes and a flowing mane of hair.
The reason for its unshakeable fame is a rather macabre legend associated with the mask since ancient times. If a liar puts their hand inside its mouth, they will lose it.
Trimming the mold
Clay Model in molding box.'ARTISTS IN ROME' ART SHOW AND SALE, JUNE 24 to JULY 31, 2011
Bridges Art Gallery (712, 9th Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario) is proud to present an exciting new exhibition
"ARTISTS IN ROME"
Show & Sales featuring work by Carol-Ann Barrett, James Culligan, Noel Martin and Eleanor Pauling inspired by their visit to Rome and Florence last fall. http://www.artistsinrome.blogspot.com/.
"Chianti, Tuscany" by James Culligan
"Castel Sant' Angelo" by Eleanor Pauling
"Teatro di Marcello, Roma" by Carol-Ann Barrett
The exhibition will feature sculpture, photography, paintings in oil and acrylic as well as watercolour pen & ink drawings.
This is a wonderful opportunity to come and see the magnificent splendour of this fabulous country, be it the beautiful streets of Rome, the vineyards of Tuscany, the Colosseum, the night life and excitement at The Pantheon, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, the ruins of Pompeii and the Roman Forum, “Old Bridges” and much more.
Friday June 24th to end of July 11am to 5pm daily, Tuesday through Sunday
Opening Reception Friday June 24th - 11pm to 8pm
You are invited to enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists, and more….
Monday, April 11, 2011
"Feast For The Eyes" Juried Art Exhibition, Southampton Art School and Gallery, Southampton, Ontario
Noel's "The Moon...The Pantheon...and the Jazz" and Carol-Ann's "Kepple Croft Gardens" and "The Gate" were selected for display at Feast for the Eyes. Our friends Eleanor, James and Bonnie also had works selected. Well done! The Opening Reception was held on Friday, April 8 and the show runs until May 1. For more information check out www.facebook.com/SouthamptonArts.
Eleanor, Bonnie, Noel and James
Eleanor, Bonnie, Noel and James Noel's painting on display
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