American Artists

The Kiowa Five

The Kiowa Five Depicts rituals, dances, life style of the Kiowa tribe. Includes no background detail. Lays solid colors on solid colors-- ”Plains” of color.

Leaves Fluttering in the Breeze by Alma Thomas

Alma Thomas Dabs of color Bright, bold colors The style of Alma Thomas Dabs of color Bright, bold colors Abstract -- not realistic Inspired by nature Large canvases

Breezing Up “You will see, in the future I will live by my watercolors.” ~Winslow Homer

“I think the Bahamas the best place I have ever found.” Winslow Homer (1836-1910) Apprenticed to a printer at age 18. Loved mountains and beaches. “I think the Bahamas the best place I have ever found.” Moved to New York to paint for Harper’s Weekly. Lived in England for a few years before settling in Maine. Illustrated novels, magazines, sheet music and children’s books.

Historically Speaking While working for Harper’s Weekly, Homer was assigned to illustrate Lincoln’s inauguration. He also became well-known for his illustrations of the Union troops during the Civil War. Winslow Homer

His Style… Realistic Attentive to detail Home Sweet Home

Example of his attention to detail… Hound Hunter Homer noted how long he had spent trying to get the boy’s hands to look just right. Notice the sunburn.

Quick brush strokes to capture changing light, crashing waves, movement. Nature themes Dinnerhorn

Watercolors-- because they are easy to carry. Milk Maid

The bright white areas in his work were created by NOT painting and letting the white paper show through.

Hayrake

Incoming Tide

Warm Afternoon

Girl with Basket

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