1. Artists Allison Rasche

2. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)  Born in Groot Zundert, the Netherlands on March 30, 1853  Attended a boarding school in Zevenbergen and King Willem II secondary school, but left his studies for good at age 15.  Committed suicide and died on on July 29, 1890.

3.  First works consisted of dark colors, many of miners and peasants.  Persuaded to use more color, Van Gogh shortly adopted a pointillist style  His most common medium was oil paints “Starry Night”

4.  Vincent was self-taught in the realm of art. He would take books of artists he admired and copy their style. His style is a mesh of many styles, but he does have distinct line in his work.  My opinion: I personally am not too fond of Van Gogh’s work. “Sunflowers”

5. Alexandra Nechita  Born August 27, 1985 in Romania  Labeled the “Petite Picasso,” Nechita became a famous artist by age eight.  She still continues to create art today. “Alexandra’s Gardener

6.  Nechita started using pen and ink at age 2, then progressed to watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints.  Today she has over 300 paintings, and has works in many galleries. “Angel Dance”

7.  My opinion: Nechita’s work is interesting. The abstract work always inspires creative thought when analyzing. “Captain Nechita”

8. Umberto Boccioni  Born October 19, 1882 in Reggio, Calabria, Italy  Died August 17, 1916 in Verona while serving the Italian army. “The City Rises”

9.  As a child, Boccioni moved a lot, but settled in Padua in 1888  In 1897, he moved with his father to Sicily and received a diploma from the Technical Institute in Cantina the following year.  Boccioni became friends with artists Basilici and Severini, and later became a student of Balla, who taught him symbolism and divisionism-two chief influences in Boccioni’s work. “States of Mind: The Farewells”

10.  A Futurist painter and sculptor, Boccioni’s early work consisted of city life.  His work was heavily influenced by cubism as well.  My opinion: I enjoy Boccioni’s sculptures, but not his paintings. “The Unique Forms of Continuity in Space”

11. Red Grooms  Born in Nashville, TN in June of 1937  Trained at New School for Social Research, Chicago Art Institute School and the Hans Hofmann School, Provincetown “Fishing Pier”

12.  He is a pop artist  He is best known for his brightly painted wood, metal, fabric, and other media in a wide variety of sizes and scales.  He is a painter, sculptor, printmaker, filmmaker, and showman.  His style is cheerfully satirical and cartoon-like. “By the Shining Sea”

13.  Red Grooms has received many awards for his art, and continues to create works today.  My opinion: Grooms’ work depicts the humorous parts of life, and I find this an enjoyable trait. I also enjoy his use of color. “News Stand”

14. Fritz Scholder  Born in Breckenridge, Minnesota in 1937  Graduated from Ashland High School in Wisconsin, attended Wisconsin State University and received a MFA Degree from Tuscan  Died February 10, 2005

15.  Scholder’s art is greatly influenced by his own Indian heritage, and by the Indian artists with whom he studied.  Abstract Expressionism inspired his use of strong images and color.  Pop Art inspired his ideas of clichés and interest in popular culture.  He is a painter, lithographer, and sculptor. “Pueblo Dog”

16.  My opinion: I like Scholder’s work because I can see his heritage in it, and he expresses himself well through his paintings. I also enjoy his use of vibrant colors. “Red Number 1”

17. Opinion Page  Choose which artist you liked or disliked and give me good reason for either.  Give specific references back to the artwork.

18. Sources  Art.com  Doubletakeart.com  Achievement.org  Vangoghgallery.com  Piersidegallery.com  Wikipedia.com  Artnet.com  Bbhc.org