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Hey, now that's up in my neck of the woods. I don't live in Grand Forks, I live in Bismarck, ND but I spent entirely too much time in Grand Forks when I was in college...in Moorhead, MN...which might be why I didn't do so well that first year. :blush: :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by mtpspur
...oh, and just to keep this thread on track, I added a bit to my signature, curtesy of Riesa. :thumbs_up :D
I've added a photo of a ancient Roman bust of what is supposed to be Scipio Afracanus, a roman general into my profile. I only put it in becuse it has a striking resemblence to me when I was younger. Certain facial features seem the same.
I added Salvador Dali's painting in my sig (the only painter that I love :)). Its title is Galatea of the Spheres. Here's a closer look from Dali's online gallery.
That is an incredible painting, sub. Virgil, I couldn't tell the difference between this bust and the previous picture you had in your profile. :D Powerful likeness.
What do you all think of my Picasso avatar? It may be the only painting that I've ever liked by Picasso: "Toros y Toreros". I began worrying that it may suggest an affinity for cruelty to animals. :blush:
I didn't have a picture in my profile.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Jean-Baptiste
I like it. Is the bull going straight for the bull fighter or is the bull fighter side stepped?Quote:
What do you all think of my Picasso avatar? It may be the only painting that I've ever liked by Picasso: "Toros y Toreros". I began worrying that it may suggest an affinity for cruelty to animals. :blush:
:wave: Hi, everybody! Jean-B, I like that painting, too and I don't like Picasso that much...only his early work. That is rather interesting, but a shame it can't be larger. I saw a film version of "Carmen" the other night with a bull-fight to start off the film. It really was sickening, but it is part of the culture, I know. Sad for the poor beast.
Well, Virgil, not sure you look like that statue, but then only going by the pictures of the doggie kissing you and other one with your tilted head. Maybe you are this guy reincarnated!:D
Ok - as for me - I recently, and finally added my avatar - it is a painting by Salvador Dali called "Pieta". I love this painting; I saw it in Philadelphia last year at the big Dali show. Truly amazing stuff. This painting was large; very impressive....not as good in postage size for my avy...oh well...
I also added a favorite painting by Howard Pyle in my Profile page of a mermaid/lover - forget the name of it. I love the composition and the moon placed just so. Pyle taught the Wyeths and was a great illustrator of adventure stories.
The drawing I put in my signature, unfortuately is way too small. It is a piece of my own artwork - a Christmas card I designed a couple of years back and had printed (worked for a printer) and is done in fine point ink. Sorry it is not seen better. Does anyone know if it can be larger? I have tried everything :crash: to make it larger. Postage size just does not make it with this picture, either.:(
From what I can see Janine that is a beautiful drawing!! Even more so since I am an unbelievably huge Tchaikovsky fan!
I guess I was confused, Virgil. I meant the picture of you and your dog; I'm sure I've seen it floating around here somewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
I have no idea what's about to happen in this painting. I've stared at it and stared at it (I have a much larger copy on my wall) waiting for one of them to get it; nothing's happened yet. :confused: Could go either way, I suppose.
Yup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pensive
It is indeed Charlie Chaplin.
I can never forget a drama (It was Ainak Wala Jinn for little children) which was played on our television some years ago, it consisted of a character very similar to that of Charlie Chaplin and he used to call himself Mr. Chaplin. It was a really funny character, always eating bananas, made me want to see the movies played by the actual Charlie. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Taliesin
But I couldn't ever come across any movie containing this what-seem-to-be-a-really-good-comedy-actor.
Tend, thanks for the compliment - just wish I could make the photo bigger - twice the size would be good. I love Tchaikovsky, too and many other composers. I especially like ballet scores. I draw ballet dancers, often..they are very expressive, fragile, graceful and passionate. After Christmas I will try to start a blog and post some of my own work - need better scans or photos first. Hoping this site inspires me to pick up the ink and pencils again.Quote:
Originally Posted by TEND
Yes, indeed everyone is right - that is funny little Charlie Chaplin. I adore him! Anyone see "The Kid"? - and how about "City Lights"? Good choice for an avy, Taliesin!
Hey, seems everyone is changing them lately. I will change mine in a few months, too.
Hi, Jean. I'm so not good in paintings and they only painter (and his works) that I'm willing to spend time to find out further is Dali. I tried to look the larger version of your avy in Picasso's official website but I couldn't find it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jean-Baptiste
Subter - there are lots of sites on Dali out there on the net. I have found plenty. Go to a site selling poster of his work. It is popular and you should find the sites.
I've been rather unsuccessful in finding a larger image as well, sub. But here's a link that I think Janine had in mind. Carnet Toros y Toreros
While I was looking though, I found this other funny fun thing. Mr. Picassohead
Changed mine....I just thought this fitts in well with a stand Im taking in a thread in the religion forum:D