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Ray Roberts

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  Landscape paintings are one-of-a-kind art pieces. They resemble a whole new meaning when you take a deeper look at them. Ray Roberts is a contemporary American painter. He is known for vibrant and colorful landscapes. Ray Roberts is known for his landscapes, portraits and figure painting. He was born in Southern California and now lives in California, Arizona. He earned his bachelor's in fine arts degree from the Center College of Design in Pasadena.  Ray Roberts paintings are incredible landscapes. They show so much detail, and he uses the most beautiful colors that make the paintings stand out a lot. The shadows in all of the paintings are really incredible. The shadows that she creates are really amazing and they are the parts of the painting that stand out to me the most. I chose Ray Roberts because he is known for his landscapes painting. The reason why I chose it is because I love to paint landscapes. I feel that I am better at painting landscapes. They are easier to c...

Ted talk on "The Power of Inclusive Contemporary Art"

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  This week I decided to learn more about Inclusive Contemporary Art. I found that Inclusive Contemporary Art is very interesting, and I like the style that the inclusive Contemporary takes with it. I watched a TED Talk called The Power of Inclusive Contemporary Art by Aundrea Frahm. The TED Talk was released in March of 2018. Her TED Talk was very educational, and I learned more about Inclusive art.  Watch the TED Talk here: Aundrea Frahm: The Power of Inclusive Contemporary Art | TED Talk How they viewed it back in history  The view opens with her asking what contemporary art is. Inclusive contemporary art is making a meaning, memorable and valuable for the everyday person. It can be out of the box and sometimes edgy. But then she gives us some background to where contemporary art came from and when it started showing in artist works. She dated back to the 19th century where all of the art pieces were beautiful and had a narrative to them. These art pieces told a story,...

Flint Institution Of Art

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My experience at the Saginaw Art Museum

  A Memorable Visit to the Saginaw Art Museum Hello everyone! Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Saginaw Art Museum , and I have to say—it was an unforgettable experience. The museum is filled with amazing works of art that not only showcase impressive techniques but also teach rich cultural stories. Each piece offers a glimpse into the artist’s world, revealing just how much detail and thought can go into a single painting or sculpture. Exploring the Upstairs Gallery My visit began upstairs, where I explored a collection of older paintings, including portraits of the original owners of the house. Many of these portraits are quite aged, and you can see signs of time in them—cracking paint being a common feature. It's an oil-based painting where the cracking paint adds a sense of history. Though some brushstrokes have faded over time, a few remain visible, giving us a peek into the artist’s original technique. A Favorite: "The Loft" Among all the ar...