You don't need a lot of time to see a lot at a museum. I arrived a little bit early for class at the Boston MFA a few weeks ago. With just thirty minutes I managed to see (and photograph) quite a few lovely things. Here's what I saw:
Such an incredible variety of art styles! And yet, you can see that I'm drawn to people — faces, figures. There are a few things that are not people-related in this batch of photos, but for the most part, it's people. And isn't it amazing how many different ways they are portrayed? Sketchy drawings, grand sculptures, tiny jeweled sculptures, photo-realistic paintings, stylized prints, and on and on. To me, the possibilities of art feel limitless. Visiting an art museum is such a great reminder that whatever way you're creating is awesome!
Which of these pieces is your favorite?
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Wow, what a great half hour!
The painting that starts with the older woman on the left and moves to the young man on the right is my favorite one. The gentleman with the cigar on the chair is my second. He just seems to command my attention.
Wow, what a great half hour!
The painting that starts with the older woman on the left and moves to the young man on the right is my favorite one. The gentleman with the cigar on the chair is my second. He just seems to command my attention.
Wow, what a great half hour!
The painting that starts with the older woman on the left and moves to the young man on the right is my favorite one. The gentleman with the cigar on the chair is my second. He just seems to command my attention.
Wow, what a great half hour!
The painting that starts with the older woman on the left and moves to the young man on the right is my favorite one. The gentleman with the cigar on the chair is my second. He just seems to command my attention.
Wow, what a great half hour!
The painting that starts with the older woman on the left and moves to the young man on the right is my favorite one. The gentleman with the cigar on the chair is my second. He just seems to command my attention.
Wow, what a great half hour!
The painting that starts with the older woman on the left and moves to the young man on the right is my favorite one. The gentleman with the cigar on the chair is my second. He just seems to command my attention.
Any time with art is time well spent. You saw quite a variety.
Any time with art is time well spent. You saw quite a variety.
Any time with art is time well spent. You saw quite a variety.
Any time with art is time well spent. You saw quite a variety.
Any time with art is time well spent. You saw quite a variety.
Any time with art is time well spent. You saw quite a variety.
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You saw and documented a lot of things in 30 minutes. Thanks so much for sharing. Love the graphics and line quality in the paintings. Thank you!!
You saw and documented a lot of things in 30 minutes. Thanks so much for sharing. Love the graphics and line quality in the paintings. Thank you!!
You saw and documented a lot of things in 30 minutes. Thanks so much for sharing. Love the graphics and line quality in the paintings. Thank you!!
You saw and documented a lot of things in 30 minutes. Thanks so much for sharing. Love the graphics and line quality in the paintings. Thank you!!
You saw and documented a lot of things in 30 minutes. Thanks so much for sharing. Love the graphics and line quality in the paintings. Thank you!!
You saw and documented a lot of things in 30 minutes. Thanks so much for sharing. Love the graphics and line quality in the paintings. Thank you!!
I’m really drawn to the blue (or black) and white piece that looks like long arms and netting and the man with the hat and cigar, but my favorite is the staircase with man in green, yellow and red.
I’m really drawn to the blue (or black) and white piece that looks like long arms and netting and the man with the hat and cigar, but my favorite is the staircase with man in green, yellow and red.
I’m really drawn to the blue (or black) and white piece that looks like long arms and netting and the man with the hat and cigar, but my favorite is the staircase with man in green, yellow and red.
I’m really drawn to the blue (or black) and white piece that looks like long arms and netting and the man with the hat and cigar, but my favorite is the staircase with man in green, yellow and red.
I’m really drawn to the blue (or black) and white piece that looks like long arms and netting and the man with the hat and cigar, but my favorite is the staircase with man in green, yellow and red.
I’m really drawn to the blue (or black) and white piece that looks like long arms and netting and the man with the hat and cigar, but my favorite is the staircase with man in green, yellow and red.
My favorite is the black and white bicycle race. You can feel so much movement in it. That was one packed 30 minute session.
My favorite is the black and white bicycle race. You can feel so much movement in it. That was one packed 30 minute session.
My favorite is the black and white bicycle race. You can feel so much movement in it. That was one packed 30 minute session.
My favorite is the black and white bicycle race. You can feel so much movement in it. That was one packed 30 minute session.
My favorite is the black and white bicycle race. You can feel so much movement in it. That was one packed 30 minute session.
My favorite is the black and white bicycle race. You can feel so much movement in it. That was one packed 30 minute session.
What an amazing and diverse range of art, and all in just half an hour????? Wow.
What an amazing and diverse range of art, and all in just half an hour????? Wow.
What an amazing and diverse range of art, and all in just half an hour????? Wow.
What an amazing and diverse range of art, and all in just half an hour????? Wow.
What an amazing and diverse range of art, and all in just half an hour????? Wow.
What an amazing and diverse range of art, and all in just half an hour????? Wow.
Oh, gee! It’s hard to choose! I love the Egyptian stuff, but I thing the drawing in several colors with the hands is my favorite. What an amazing variety in just half an hour!
Oh, gee! It’s hard to choose! I love the Egyptian stuff, but I thing the drawing in several colors with the hands is my favorite. What an amazing variety in just half an hour!
Oh, gee! It’s hard to choose! I love the Egyptian stuff, but I thing the drawing in several colors with the hands is my favorite. What an amazing variety in just half an hour!
Oh, gee! It’s hard to choose! I love the Egyptian stuff, but I thing the drawing in several colors with the hands is my favorite. What an amazing variety in just half an hour!
Oh, gee! It’s hard to choose! I love the Egyptian stuff, but I thing the drawing in several colors with the hands is my favorite. What an amazing variety in just half an hour!
Oh, gee! It’s hard to choose! I love the Egyptian stuff, but I thing the drawing in several colors with the hands is my favorite. What an amazing variety in just half an hour!
I just have to ask this question… Is it rude to ask an artist what the art means? or what they were thinking while creating it? I asked a glass fusion artist that created a commissioned work, what the symbolism meant. He gave me a non answer. I found that confusing. I thought a piece of art would have meaning, or represent something. Am I wrong? Did I insult the artist? What do you think?
I just have to ask this question… Is it rude to ask an artist what the art means? or what they were thinking while creating it? I asked a glass fusion artist that created a commissioned work, what the symbolism meant. He gave me a non answer. I found that confusing. I thought a piece of art would have meaning, or represent something. Am I wrong? Did I insult the artist? What do you think?
I just have to ask this question… Is it rude to ask an artist what the art means? or what they were thinking while creating it? I asked a glass fusion artist that created a commissioned work, what the symbolism meant. He gave me a non answer. I found that confusing. I thought a piece of art would have meaning, or represent something. Am I wrong? Did I insult the artist? What do you think?
I just have to ask this question… Is it rude to ask an artist what the art means? or what they were thinking while creating it? I asked a glass fusion artist that created a commissioned work, what the symbolism meant. He gave me a non answer. I found that confusing. I thought a piece of art would have meaning, or represent something. Am I wrong? Did I insult the artist? What do you think?
I just have to ask this question… Is it rude to ask an artist what the art means? or what they were thinking while creating it? I asked a glass fusion artist that created a commissioned work, what the symbolism meant. He gave me a non answer. I found that confusing. I thought a piece of art would have meaning, or represent something. Am I wrong? Did I insult the artist? What do you think?
I just have to ask this question… Is it rude to ask an artist what the art means? or what they were thinking while creating it? I asked a glass fusion artist that created a commissioned work, what the symbolism meant. He gave me a non answer. I found that confusing. I thought a piece of art would have meaning, or represent something. Am I wrong? Did I insult the artist? What do you think?
Thanks so much for sharing the awesome trips to Boston MFA. Be still my heart. The photo with the stairs. Is that part of the new building addition? That was under construction when I moved. Recognized Larry Rivers portrait painting. Love his work. So much awesomeness there. So miss it. Thanks a million.
Thanks so much for sharing the awesome trips to Boston MFA. Be still my heart. The photo with the stairs. Is that part of the new building addition? That was under construction when I moved. Recognized Larry Rivers portrait painting. Love his work. So much awesomeness there. So miss it. Thanks a million.
Thanks so much for sharing the awesome trips to Boston MFA. Be still my heart. The photo with the stairs. Is that part of the new building addition? That was under construction when I moved. Recognized Larry Rivers portrait painting. Love his work. So much awesomeness there. So miss it. Thanks a million.
Thanks so much for sharing the awesome trips to Boston MFA. Be still my heart. The photo with the stairs. Is that part of the new building addition? That was under construction when I moved. Recognized Larry Rivers portrait painting. Love his work. So much awesomeness there. So miss it. Thanks a million.
Thanks so much for sharing the awesome trips to Boston MFA. Be still my heart. The photo with the stairs. Is that part of the new building addition? That was under construction when I moved. Recognized Larry Rivers portrait painting. Love his work. So much awesomeness there. So miss it. Thanks a million.
Thanks so much for sharing the awesome trips to Boston MFA. Be still my heart. The photo with the stairs. Is that part of the new building addition? That was under construction when I moved. Recognized Larry Rivers portrait painting. Love his work. So much awesomeness there. So miss it. Thanks a million.