03 February, 2011

Matisse Places


Here is a documentary by the Beeb that takes you to many of Matisse's historical places.  I enjoyed it, and I took some Matisse lessons into the studio with me yesterday.  
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William Cook said...

I have always been a huge Matisse fan. The BMA has quite a collection of his work. Ever try drawing with a six foot long stick with a carpenters pencil tied to it? Man is that fun. Really enjoying your work! Wm

February 3, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Unknown said...

You always find the best videos, Casey! Thanks for this one, too. I've gotta spend more time searching the youtube library. I keep forgetting it exists!

February 3, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Casey Klahn said...

I was critical of this vid series at first, but it turned out pretty good, Kathy.

Hi, William! I enjoyed looking at your blog for the first time. Glad you looked here.

February 3, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Linda Packard said...

Wonderful video. The chapel is incredible.

February 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Casey Klahn said...

Yeah, Linda, I read about the chapel in Vence, but this video tour is outstanding. I kept wishing the BBC guy would shut up, though.

February 3, 2011 at 7:24 PM
Celeste Bergin said...

I watched the first video and I will finish watching them all...because it is good! I loved when Matisse's Mother gave him a paint-box! thanks for the link!

February 4, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Casey Klahn said...

Then she lived to regret it, Celeste. Her son became an artist. A large part of his story is the "man of the north" theme. Industry, stoicism and hard labor. Pale colors and gray skies.

It took a long time for his star to rise to the absolute top of the French art ladder. Even then, his parents were mystified.

Vincent van Gogh was also a man of the north.

February 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM
Jean Spitzer said...

Thanks for the links. Matisse is fascinating.

February 7, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Casey Klahn said...

You bet, Jean.

February 7, 2011 at 8:19 AM

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