Saturday, July 25, 2015

Renoir (2012): Female Beauty and Artistic Inspiration


     Directed by Gilles Bourdos, Renoir (2012) was a critical success, earning both praise and numerous award nominations. The story concerns the final years in the life of Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir during World War I… when a young, free-spirited girl named Andree Heuschling (who later went by the stage name Catherine Hessling) becomes his nude model. Andree also becomes the lover of Renoir's son, Jean, who would go on to success as a filmmaker. Lush, vibrant hues are reflected in both the cinematography and the recreated Renoir paintings (which are quite good). Michel Bouquet is wonderful as the aging Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Christa Theret is beautiful and sultry as Andree Heuschling. Vincent Rottiers is great as Jean Renoir. A fantastic effort all-around.



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"Renoir"- movie trailer

Friday, July 24, 2015

Sketch of George Washington Masonic Memorial. by Travis Simpkins

George Washington Masonic Memorial, 2015.  by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of the
Colossal 17 Foot Bronze Statue of
George Washington in Masonic Regalia
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria, Virginia
by Travis Simpkins



The Freemasons' George Washington Masonic Memorial


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George Washington Masonic Memorial. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Access Magazine- Worcester Art Museum: Travis Simpkins- Avant garde on duty

Access Magazine- Worcester Art Museum: Travis Simpkins- Avant garde on duty