While I was in San Francisco I went to the de Young Museum with my sweet friend Riv…
…and my Mom and my Aunt.
(A very bad attempt at a self-portrait of the three of us.)
I only managed to see a fraction of the museum. Nevertheless, here are some of my favorite things from the visit.
Loved the view from the top of the museum!
There are 360° of views of San Francisco from the viewing deck, which is floor to ceiling glass.
There was an installation with several wonderful metal pieces. This one seemed like it was knitted from wire:
I thought the shadows were spectacular and definitely a part of the artwork. While I was standing there looking at the shadows I overheard someone near me saying that he thought the shadows were fake and painted. He then proceeded to try to blow on the sculpture to make it move. It didn't work. And so, I suppose, we'll never know.
There were some interesting paintings to be found.
I love the portrait above so much. I took a close up of the face because it was just so striking to me!
I love the brush strokes, the use of light and dark, the intense emotion…it's just awesome!
And when I have a house, I would like this fireplace, please:
Can you imagine what the rest of the house that that came out of must have looked like? I imagine it was filled with wonderful artisan-made creations — furniture, tiles, floors, everything. Must have been absolutely amazing!
We spent the rest of our visit in the African Art section of the museum and I always enjoy African Art — the patterns, the figures — so inspiring!
I have a particular fascination with masks, which I'm going to chalk up to my years spent in the theatre. I thought this one was especially fabulous with those bushy eyebrows.
All in all, a great visit. I would like to go back and check out their modern art collection, which we never made it to. Guess that means I've got to head back to San Francisco sometime soon! Aw, darn. ;)
Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Julie,
Tanks for the visit to the De Young museum. I have never been there. That wire sculpture was amazing. How fun to have your mom as a travel companion and to be able to spend time having these adventures with her.
Hi Julie,
Tanks for the visit to the De Young museum. I have never been there. That wire sculpture was amazing. How fun to have your mom as a travel companion and to be able to spend time having these adventures with her.
Hi Julie,
Tanks for the visit to the De Young museum. I have never been there. That wire sculpture was amazing. How fun to have your mom as a travel companion and to be able to spend time having these adventures with her.
Hi Julie,
Tanks for the visit to the De Young museum. I have never been there. That wire sculpture was amazing. How fun to have your mom as a travel companion and to be able to spend time having these adventures with her.
Hi Julie,
Tanks for the visit to the De Young museum. I have never been there. That wire sculpture was amazing. How fun to have your mom as a travel companion and to be able to spend time having these adventures with her.
Wow…intense expression on that fav. painting of yours.
I especially like the one of the artists drawing the model.
What a tease to not be able to see the whole museum but a good excuse to go back.
Wow…intense expression on that fav. painting of yours.
I especially like the one of the artists drawing the model.
What a tease to not be able to see the whole museum but a good excuse to go back.
Wow…intense expression on that fav. painting of yours.
I especially like the one of the artists drawing the model.
What a tease to not be able to see the whole museum but a good excuse to go back.
Wow…intense expression on that fav. painting of yours.
I especially like the one of the artists drawing the model.
What a tease to not be able to see the whole museum but a good excuse to go back.
Wow…intense expression on that fav. painting of yours.
I especially like the one of the artists drawing the model.
What a tease to not be able to see the whole museum but a good excuse to go back.
Looks like you had a wonderful time. It was really cool for me to see those photos because during my last 4 years in San Francisco I lived within walking distance of the De Young and visited often. Did you see those amazing huge apple sculptures on the lawn outside the coffee shop?
Looks like you had a wonderful time. It was really cool for me to see those photos because during my last 4 years in San Francisco I lived within walking distance of the De Young and visited often. Did you see those amazing huge apple sculptures on the lawn outside the coffee shop?
Looks like you had a wonderful time. It was really cool for me to see those photos because during my last 4 years in San Francisco I lived within walking distance of the De Young and visited often. Did you see those amazing huge apple sculptures on the lawn outside the coffee shop?
Looks like you had a wonderful time. It was really cool for me to see those photos because during my last 4 years in San Francisco I lived within walking distance of the De Young and visited often. Did you see those amazing huge apple sculptures on the lawn outside the coffee shop?
Looks like you had a wonderful time. It was really cool for me to see those photos because during my last 4 years in San Francisco I lived within walking distance of the De Young and visited often. Did you see those amazing huge apple sculptures on the lawn outside the coffee shop?
Hi Julie~what a wonderful visit you had to the De Young; I love that place! I try to go a few times each year-there’s always such amazing art to see there (I live in Sacramento, CA. so am not too far away). Love the pix you shared with us-so inspiring!
Hi Julie~what a wonderful visit you had to the De Young; I love that place! I try to go a few times each year-there’s always such amazing art to see there (I live in Sacramento, CA. so am not too far away). Love the pix you shared with us-so inspiring!
Hi Julie~what a wonderful visit you had to the De Young; I love that place! I try to go a few times each year-there’s always such amazing art to see there (I live in Sacramento, CA. so am not too far away). Love the pix you shared with us-so inspiring!
Hi Julie~what a wonderful visit you had to the De Young; I love that place! I try to go a few times each year-there’s always such amazing art to see there (I live in Sacramento, CA. so am not too far away). Love the pix you shared with us-so inspiring!
Hi Julie~what a wonderful visit you had to the De Young; I love that place! I try to go a few times each year-there’s always such amazing art to see there (I live in Sacramento, CA. so am not too far away). Love the pix you shared with us-so inspiring!
Loved this post, having grown up just outside of San Francisco. We have a family story about the DeYoung: it’s where I realized I was taller than my mom. I must have been about twelve, and we were looking at a painting–well, my mom was, and then she realized I was staring at her. When she turned I said, “Why didn’t you tell me I was taller than you??” Lol! But I love the De Young, and the Japanese Tea Garden. Nice that you were able to see your friend, Riv, and look forward to your report on a return trip to SF!
Loved this post, having grown up just outside of San Francisco. We have a family story about the DeYoung: it’s where I realized I was taller than my mom. I must have been about twelve, and we were looking at a painting–well, my mom was, and then she realized I was staring at her. When she turned I said, “Why didn’t you tell me I was taller than you??” Lol! But I love the De Young, and the Japanese Tea Garden. Nice that you were able to see your friend, Riv, and look forward to your report on a return trip to SF!
Loved this post, having grown up just outside of San Francisco. We have a family story about the DeYoung: it’s where I realized I was taller than my mom. I must have been about twelve, and we were looking at a painting–well, my mom was, and then she realized I was staring at her. When she turned I said, “Why didn’t you tell me I was taller than you??” Lol! But I love the De Young, and the Japanese Tea Garden. Nice that you were able to see your friend, Riv, and look forward to your report on a return trip to SF!
Loved this post, having grown up just outside of San Francisco. We have a family story about the DeYoung: it’s where I realized I was taller than my mom. I must have been about twelve, and we were looking at a painting–well, my mom was, and then she realized I was staring at her. When she turned I said, “Why didn’t you tell me I was taller than you??” Lol! But I love the De Young, and the Japanese Tea Garden. Nice that you were able to see your friend, Riv, and look forward to your report on a return trip to SF!
Loved this post, having grown up just outside of San Francisco. We have a family story about the DeYoung: it’s where I realized I was taller than my mom. I must have been about twelve, and we were looking at a painting–well, my mom was, and then she realized I was staring at her. When she turned I said, “Why didn’t you tell me I was taller than you??” Lol! But I love the De Young, and the Japanese Tea Garden. Nice that you were able to see your friend, Riv, and look forward to your report on a return trip to SF!
Great pics Julie! Thanks! Love your posts.
Love photo of peacock man & artists drawing the model!
Great pics Julie! Thanks! Love your posts.
Love photo of peacock man & artists drawing the model!
Great pics Julie! Thanks! Love your posts.
Love photo of peacock man & artists drawing the model!
Great pics Julie! Thanks! Love your posts.
Love photo of peacock man & artists drawing the model!
Great pics Julie! Thanks! Love your posts.
Love photo of peacock man & artists drawing the model!
No, it was too cold for being outside. 🙁
No, it was too cold for being outside. 🙁
No, it was too cold for being outside. 🙁
No, it was too cold for being outside. 🙁
No, it was too cold for being outside. 🙁
When you are next in San Francisco please consider including teaching a class at A Work of Heart Studio in San Jose. Several of us Studio crafters are fans of your work.
When you are next in San Francisco please consider including teaching a class at A Work of Heart Studio in San Jose. Several of us Studio crafters are fans of your work.
When you are next in San Francisco please consider including teaching a class at A Work of Heart Studio in San Jose. Several of us Studio crafters are fans of your work.
When you are next in San Francisco please consider including teaching a class at A Work of Heart Studio in San Jose. Several of us Studio crafters are fans of your work.
When you are next in San Francisco please consider including teaching a class at A Work of Heart Studio in San Jose. Several of us Studio crafters are fans of your work.
You are a lucky girl. Museum security usually try to wrestle me to the ground if I move to take a shot of anything for inspiration. Did your Mom and Aunt create a diversion?
You are a lucky girl. Museum security usually try to wrestle me to the ground if I move to take a shot of anything for inspiration. Did your Mom and Aunt create a diversion?
You are a lucky girl. Museum security usually try to wrestle me to the ground if I move to take a shot of anything for inspiration. Did your Mom and Aunt create a diversion?
You are a lucky girl. Museum security usually try to wrestle me to the ground if I move to take a shot of anything for inspiration. Did your Mom and Aunt create a diversion?
You are a lucky girl. Museum security usually try to wrestle me to the ground if I move to take a shot of anything for inspiration. Did your Mom and Aunt create a diversion?
Make plans for January 2014 (hint hint).
Make plans for January 2014 (hint hint).
Make plans for January 2014 (hint hint).
Make plans for January 2014 (hint hint).
Make plans for January 2014 (hint hint).
Most museums allow photography (without flash) in certain exhibits and not others. I only take photos where they are permitted.
Most museums allow photography (without flash) in certain exhibits and not others. I only take photos where they are permitted.
Most museums allow photography (without flash) in certain exhibits and not others. I only take photos where they are permitted.
Most museums allow photography (without flash) in certain exhibits and not others. I only take photos where they are permitted.
Most museums allow photography (without flash) in certain exhibits and not others. I only take photos where they are permitted.
If only I was over there I’d visit this museum in a flash. Gorgeous…thanks for the mini-tour.
If only I was over there I’d visit this museum in a flash. Gorgeous…thanks for the mini-tour.
If only I was over there I’d visit this museum in a flash. Gorgeous…thanks for the mini-tour.
If only I was over there I’d visit this museum in a flash. Gorgeous…thanks for the mini-tour.
If only I was over there I’d visit this museum in a flash. Gorgeous…thanks for the mini-tour.
I lived in the bay area for five years, just across the Oakland bridge. I’ve been to the culinary school and the warf and some of the tourists traps in San Fran, but missed the museum. Thanks for taking us there today 🙂
Hugs,
Carmen L
I lived in the bay area for five years, just across the Oakland bridge. I’ve been to the culinary school and the warf and some of the tourists traps in San Fran, but missed the museum. Thanks for taking us there today 🙂
Hugs,
Carmen L
I lived in the bay area for five years, just across the Oakland bridge. I’ve been to the culinary school and the warf and some of the tourists traps in San Fran, but missed the museum. Thanks for taking us there today 🙂
Hugs,
Carmen L
I lived in the bay area for five years, just across the Oakland bridge. I’ve been to the culinary school and the warf and some of the tourists traps in San Fran, but missed the museum. Thanks for taking us there today 🙂
Hugs,
Carmen L
I lived in the bay area for five years, just across the Oakland bridge. I’ve been to the culinary school and the warf and some of the tourists traps in San Fran, but missed the museum. Thanks for taking us there today 🙂
Hugs,
Carmen L
I am so homesick right now! Thanks so much for sharing your visit!!
I am so homesick right now! Thanks so much for sharing your visit!!
I am so homesick right now! Thanks so much for sharing your visit!!
I am so homesick right now! Thanks so much for sharing your visit!!
I am so homesick right now! Thanks so much for sharing your visit!!
If I had to make a guess, I think the shadows are not painted. One presumes that the decision to light the sculptures in such a way as to create very distinct shadows was deliberate. It reminds me of a visit to the National Gallery where my daughter and I were captivated by the shadows created by some of Calder’s smaller sculptures. They were displayed in a small cylindrical room in the gallery and lighted well to show off the shape and movement.
If I had to make a guess, I think the shadows are not painted. One presumes that the decision to light the sculptures in such a way as to create very distinct shadows was deliberate. It reminds me of a visit to the National Gallery where my daughter and I were captivated by the shadows created by some of Calder’s smaller sculptures. They were displayed in a small cylindrical room in the gallery and lighted well to show off the shape and movement.
If I had to make a guess, I think the shadows are not painted. One presumes that the decision to light the sculptures in such a way as to create very distinct shadows was deliberate. It reminds me of a visit to the National Gallery where my daughter and I were captivated by the shadows created by some of Calder’s smaller sculptures. They were displayed in a small cylindrical room in the gallery and lighted well to show off the shape and movement.
If I had to make a guess, I think the shadows are not painted. One presumes that the decision to light the sculptures in such a way as to create very distinct shadows was deliberate. It reminds me of a visit to the National Gallery where my daughter and I were captivated by the shadows created by some of Calder’s smaller sculptures. They were displayed in a small cylindrical room in the gallery and lighted well to show off the shape and movement.
If I had to make a guess, I think the shadows are not painted. One presumes that the decision to light the sculptures in such a way as to create very distinct shadows was deliberate. It reminds me of a visit to the National Gallery where my daughter and I were captivated by the shadows created by some of Calder’s smaller sculptures. They were displayed in a small cylindrical room in the gallery and lighted well to show off the shape and movement.
Thanks so much for taking me back to the deYoung! Although Santa Cruz is my home I live in Arkansas now caring for my 92 year old Mother. I used to visit San Francisco and the deYoung often. Also, thank you for your blog, your tutorials, for sharing your creativity so generously!
Thanks so much for taking me back to the deYoung! Although Santa Cruz is my home I live in Arkansas now caring for my 92 year old Mother. I used to visit San Francisco and the deYoung often. Also, thank you for your blog, your tutorials, for sharing your creativity so generously!
Thanks so much for taking me back to the deYoung! Although Santa Cruz is my home I live in Arkansas now caring for my 92 year old Mother. I used to visit San Francisco and the deYoung often. Also, thank you for your blog, your tutorials, for sharing your creativity so generously!
Thanks so much for taking me back to the deYoung! Although Santa Cruz is my home I live in Arkansas now caring for my 92 year old Mother. I used to visit San Francisco and the deYoung often. Also, thank you for your blog, your tutorials, for sharing your creativity so generously!
Thanks so much for taking me back to the deYoung! Although Santa Cruz is my home I live in Arkansas now caring for my 92 year old Mother. I used to visit San Francisco and the deYoung often. Also, thank you for your blog, your tutorials, for sharing your creativity so generously!
Definitely, those shadows are NOT painted: I have enjoyed seeing them many times since I live just Over the Golden Gate Bridge from SF.
Julie, next visit you must see the art at the Legion of Honor -looking towards the coast from the entrance you will see the Marin Headlands -you will not believe they are real & you’ll want them for theatre back drops: stunningly beautiful on a beautiful day.
And of course then the Museum of Asian Art then the Modern Museum of Art and then… not quite NYC yet a healthy approach.
Definitely, those shadows are NOT painted: I have enjoyed seeing them many times since I live just Over the Golden Gate Bridge from SF.
Julie, next visit you must see the art at the Legion of Honor -looking towards the coast from the entrance you will see the Marin Headlands -you will not believe they are real & you’ll want them for theatre back drops: stunningly beautiful on a beautiful day.
And of course then the Museum of Asian Art then the Modern Museum of Art and then… not quite NYC yet a healthy approach.
Definitely, those shadows are NOT painted: I have enjoyed seeing them many times since I live just Over the Golden Gate Bridge from SF.
Julie, next visit you must see the art at the Legion of Honor -looking towards the coast from the entrance you will see the Marin Headlands -you will not believe they are real & you’ll want them for theatre back drops: stunningly beautiful on a beautiful day.
And of course then the Museum of Asian Art then the Modern Museum of Art and then… not quite NYC yet a healthy approach.
Definitely, those shadows are NOT painted: I have enjoyed seeing them many times since I live just Over the Golden Gate Bridge from SF.
Julie, next visit you must see the art at the Legion of Honor -looking towards the coast from the entrance you will see the Marin Headlands -you will not believe they are real & you’ll want them for theatre back drops: stunningly beautiful on a beautiful day.
And of course then the Museum of Asian Art then the Modern Museum of Art and then… not quite NYC yet a healthy approach.
Definitely, those shadows are NOT painted: I have enjoyed seeing them many times since I live just Over the Golden Gate Bridge from SF.
Julie, next visit you must see the art at the Legion of Honor -looking towards the coast from the entrance you will see the Marin Headlands -you will not believe they are real & you’ll want them for theatre back drops: stunningly beautiful on a beautiful day.
And of course then the Museum of Asian Art then the Modern Museum of Art and then… not quite NYC yet a healthy approach.