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Flowers of Autumn, acrylic painting on canvas, 80 cm x 80 cm 2011

Autumn flowers, painting 2011


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Abstract Landscape Paintings Stand the Test of Time.



Abstract Landscape paintings are often able to stand the test of time because of their undefined nature. The design and idea of capturing a flower or landscape in a fluid and colorful way is something that will never go out of style. These paintings are designed to remind us of nature yet in an interpretative way. The process of interpreting the scene and building up its meaning helps an artist bond with an abstract piece. The added intrigue from creating abstract works of Art leads to a dedicated following. For modern Artists who have been able to sustain a long and loyal fan base, success can be very sweet.

In the modern Art market Abstract Landscape paintings have remained popular for years. This style offers something different to each viewer. Abstract Art offers an ambiance that for many may be almost be soothing. Unlike traditional pictures or defined images the Art lies in the eyes of the beholder. There is no right or wrong answer while assigning these paintings an identity. Some people, including myself, feel that this is the most important reason for the success of Abstract paintings. Whatever the reason may be, Abstract Landscape paintings with Acrylic have remained strong at the Art auctions and their popularity is growing.



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Abstract Floral Paintings Brighten Your World.


Millions of people are impressed with the beauty of flowers; most of us even have our own favorite flower. If you have any experience with botany and flower gardening you will know that the most beautiful flowers often do not last long. When you focus on Art and the beauty of this world you are inevitably going to find yourself trying to capture and record this beauty in your own way. To capture a flower at its prime can be a work of art in its self, but how should you capture this so you can remember the beauty? Possibly you might take a photo or create a painting. By demonstrating your style and method of capturing these special images you are effectively creating your own Art.
The flower has been photographed countless times by world famous photographers. I have always been amazed by the Orchid personally but there are so many instances of great flower designs that it’s hard to place one flower above any other. To inspect the close ups of the petals, the stamen and leaves is to become aware of natures perfection. There are quite a few instances where artists have created abstract floral paintings yet today the problem is that in many 21st century artists are not working to display the lovely details of flowers.




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FELICE MINA - ITALIAN SCULPTOR - 1912/1976


Felice Mina was born in Cagno (Como) on August 20, 1912 from a simple and modest family of workers. He went to Milan when he was very young to keep the Art studying, started since his childhood at the Cantello and Viggiù’s drawing school, and to sculpt statues in marbles laboratories at Ornati. In 1930 he attended Brera’s accademy and simultaneously the Castello’s school of art. In 1935 he is finally able to realize his dream: a workshop managed by himself; hence the series of difficult years: the war in Africa, the call of duty and, once back from Greece discovering his workshop damaged and destroyed. Inspired by his major desire to create and express his personal feelings through the amorphous material he get back to work where facing starvation and difficulty he began his artistic sculptor career. His masterpieces are spread worledwide in private collections; The crucifix donated by Pope Paul VI to Philippines and the Pope’s medal, brought on the moon by the American astronauts and now preserved in the Vatican Museum are his artifacts. Many monuments are located in Milan, Varese, Trento, Vicenza, Brescia; to indicate are the war dead memorials in Cantello, Azzate, Buguaggiate and Solaro. From 1954 to 1976 has been an appreciated teacher by both students and colleagues in the Castello Sforzesco’s school of art in Milan and he was a teacher of the contemporary painter Mario Zampedroni. Died, in his Cantello’s home on September 6, 1976.



Felice Mina at work in his studio

Statua Felice Mina

Felice Mina with sculpture


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