My explanation for my answers to the above poll is that I'm really picky. So it has to be GOOD hot chocolate, otherwise I'll have tea. And by "red, mate or herbal teas", I mean herbal, because I don't like rooibos. :) Etc., etc. I'm a pain in the ass.
Also, Monet is my favorite everything. Visiting his house and gardens was amazing. Even I can take calendar-worthy pictures there.
I won't go into every medium because that would take some time and would leave me indecisive (story of my life) but one of my absolute favorite glass artists is Preston Singletary. He grew up in Seattle with his grandparents, who are Tlingit, and his heritage is reflected in his work. He also continues to teach at the Pilchuck Glass School (Dale Chihuly was one of the founders).
I also had the opportunity to see him speak once at a lecture at a museum and he was incredibly gracious and humble.
Mmm... I'm guessing you're after visual artists? * comic/sequential art: Dylan Meconis delights me, as does A. Stiffler. * I don't know whether Aaron Paquette's originals are digital or acrylic or oil or what, but I love them. I have a print of his 'New World Isis' on my mantel--she's So Damn Right. * Dave McKean's photomanipulations are exactly the right amount of unsettling. * Nate Zeman's nature photography is lush. * I love how Arthur Smith played with rhythm, balance, & movement in his jewellery. I also love that with very few exceptions, the most precious metal he worked with was copper. Lots of his stuff is brass. Gives it warmth but also a sense of accessibility, you know? Really brought home that the difference between this wearable artpiece & hardware store goods is the maker's hand. * Marina Abramovic breaks me open every time I read about or see video of one of her performance pieces. I can only imagine witnessing one.
The last question can be interpeted very broadly, which I am going to do, especially where 'medium' is concerned.
Victor Hugo in advocating human rights, because his writing is visceral. If you haven't, The last Day of a Condamned and Claude Gueux are two stories that everyone should attempt to read.
Velasquez in portraits, because all those people are right here, as if the canvas was not present at all.
Konstantin Stanukovich in writing about the good in people whatever the circumstances. His books are like as beacon of light, even that horrible one about the seduced wife that ended in suicide (XIX century writer).
Johnny Cash in being a Christian, whatever that means (I am not one, but I could be if there were mode like him).
There are perhaps mode but I'll have to continue later. It's 5 a.m. and my brain doesn't work properly.
I love Adam Lambert! I could watch them move around all day. I've been meaning to read Malinda Lo but haven't gotten my hands on one of their books yet.
whew, I am not sure! I will have to make a post about my favorite artists after I think on it *grins*
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Also, Monet is my favorite everything. Visiting his house and gardens was amazing. Even I can take calendar-worthy pictures there.
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Do you have a favorite work by Monet?
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I also had the opportunity to see him speak once at a lecture at a museum and he was incredibly gracious and humble.
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* comic/sequential art: Dylan Meconis delights me, as does A. Stiffler.
* I don't know whether Aaron Paquette's originals are digital or acrylic or oil or what, but I love them. I have a print of his 'New World Isis' on my mantel--she's So Damn Right.
* Dave McKean's photomanipulations are exactly the right amount of unsettling.
* Nate Zeman's nature photography is lush.
* I love how Arthur Smith played with rhythm, balance, & movement in his jewellery. I also love that with very few exceptions, the most precious metal he worked with was copper. Lots of his stuff is brass. Gives it warmth but also a sense of accessibility, you know? Really brought home that the difference between this wearable artpiece & hardware store goods is the maker's hand.
* Marina Abramovic breaks me open every time I read about or see video of one of her performance pieces. I can only imagine witnessing one.
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Victor Hugo in advocating human rights, because his writing is visceral. If you haven't, The last Day of a Condamned and Claude Gueux are two stories that everyone should attempt to read.
Velasquez in portraits, because all those people are right here, as if the canvas was not present at all.
Konstantin Stanukovich in writing about the good in people whatever the circumstances. His books are like as beacon of light, even that horrible one about the seduced wife that ended in suicide (XIX century writer).
Johnny Cash in being a Christian, whatever that means (I am not one, but I could be if there were mode like him).
There are perhaps mode but I'll have to continue later. It's 5 a.m. and my brain doesn't work properly.
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Music: Bon Jovi, Adam Lambert, Vanessa Carlton, and Carolyn Light
Art (the brush/canvas kind): Amy Brown, Jasmine Beckett-Griffith, and Brian Froud
Writer: Malinda Lo (for YA), Edgar Allen Poe (for poetry/creepiness), and Christine Feehan (for Paranormal Romance)
Who are yours? <3
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whew, I am not sure! I will have to make a post about my favorite artists after I think on it *grins*
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