"Life imitates Art, Art Imitates Life" was a book published by Duane Preble who taught Art 101 at the University of Hawaii when I was in college. It was the first art class I ever took and we used his text book for class. You know how some of those freshman level classes are at large universities: over 400 students enrolled in that class! It was taught at the Varsity Theater (movie theater) which was walking distance from campus. But, he really was a good lecturer and teacher to keep such a large teenage audience engaged. And, now, I forgot what point I was going to make...except that this introduction was a positive one to art. But, what got me thinking about this class is the 'art quote' pictured below.
This image is from a store front window down in Truth or Consequences. The cactus looks real. But, it's not!
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| Oh, boy oh boy, life gets pretty dusty!! | | | | |
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| The big picture... |
For my Shadow Shot Sunday buddies: I'll be in a four day encaustic workshop in Santa Fe, so if I do not get a chance (and I'm not sure how I will since these are all day workshops), please forgive me for not being able to stop by to see you this week. I do hope you leave a comment in spite of this! Have a great weekend!!
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19 comments:
sounds like you will be having a fantastic time...we will catch you next time. love the lines of your bigger picture.
The shadow of the bigger picture is great. I guess it is some kind of cactus?
Your shadow shot is rather amazing.
IT sure lOOks like the shadow of a rEaL cactus! Nicely done. (Your art teacher was smart using his own book---I'd call it double dipping.hehe.) Have fun in SanteFe.
Oh, have fun with your class, Paula! That sounds terrific. Love your shadow shots as always -- do like the words in the first one! And for a fake cactus, it's shadow looks great and it does look real! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Sylvia
I'm so jealous. Have a great time - and I love the cactus shadow!
The spikes on the cactus look positively lethal as a shadow. 'Watch your step it seems to say...'The dust can cover us in a way that obscures the beauty of life. To be dusted and surrounded by art is a true cleansing of or minds and bodies. A wonderful sentiment!
I took a small art-ed class from Duane Preble during the late 1960s. Although he criticized my painting, he still gave me an A for the course. Go figure.
I love the bigger picture image, and what a marvellous art teacher you had. I do hope your encaustic workshop goes well and that you will post up some of the fruits of your labours for us all to see and admire.
What an amazing shot.
Have a great week!
Enjoy your workshop!
That quote is good and the cactus looks too real...
Happy SSS from Casa,
have a great week ahead!
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What a great sign and the shadow of the Cactus looks really interesting, great shot
I like your choice for this Shadow Shot. I miss the cactus! All we have is trees!
Peace.
Very nice shadow! :)
Ha ha... it was lil scary not knowing what is in that shadow, huh?
Cactus or hairy ???
Happy SSS...
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I love the big shot pic! Hope you have a GREAT time!
Catch ya next time, have a wonderful 4 days!!!
What can wash away
the dust of everyday life?
Liquid poetry…
Shadows in Dry Places
I like the Sedum, never seen it before.
She sells ? I am never good at tongue twisting.
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