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Pollocks and Rembrandts

I’ve been thinking of the story of Teri Horton, who bought what may be a Jackson Pollock painting for five bucks at a thrift store.

If you’re not the biggest fan of Pollock or abstract expressionism, it may be useful to remember that the 2006 sale of Pollock’s “No. 5” fetched $140 million. That would be the highest price of any painting in history. Imagine picking up a painting worth even a fraction of that price for just a few dollars at the local Salvation Army.

I’m fairly certain that I’m not alone in my ignorance of, or lack of appreciation for, the work of Jackson Pollock. I bet most ordinary folks couldn’t identify one of his paintings to save their lives. For some people, identifying other forms of beauty can be equally mystifying. [Read more →]

Lower Makefield Garden of Reflection

Or as eRobin calls it, “A Garden of Reflection that Actually Inspires Reflection.” I’ve been meaning to get over there and take a few pictures myself, but I haven’t made the five minute trip just yet. If you’ve yet to see it, eRobin’s impressions may inspire you to do so.

An unconventional breaststroke

Here’s a Tasmanian artist with a real signature style on canvas.

(Via Connexions—of all places)

UPDATE: Melissa was kind enough to find the story with a picture…