Sunday, March 1, 2026

SITAR New Month

 Welcome to
I have had a lot of questions about SITAR and what it's about. It's about ANYTHING art. Your art, someone else's art, writing, photography, the art of cooking, the art of sewing and textiles. Sharing historical art, street art, a story about art. Do you have a question or need help with art? Write a blog post and link it up here. We will all try to help with it. My only rule is that if someone asks for critique 

it must be done with generosity and consideration. 
This is a place of encouragement and inspiration.
 
OK, now that that's out of the way. 
I have something very special to share today. I think it's special. Some of you know my good friend Luiz Gomes. He lives in Brazil and for many, many years has been sharing the beauty of his country and the art that has been and is being created there. More than several years ago, and honestly I can't remember the date, I drew a portrait of Luiz. 
I look at this now and see all of my lack of knowledge in drawing. However, the likeness from the photo is spot on. I've been blessed with that ability. I have to work hard on the rest of it. LOL
Today, is not about my portrait of Luiz, rather the art that he shares on his blog.
He's such a cool guy. 
Luiz is a professor, and he likes beaches, waterfalls, caves and 
making trails in the midst of nature. He did tell me he hasn't done that in awhile due to time constraints. You can find his love for nature in older posts on his blog. Luiz, also enjoys Cultural Centers, Museums, and Urban Art. He has be featuring the most exquisite art and museum exhibitions. 
Here are just a few photos to peek your interest to visit Luiz. These are all from different posts.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 




 


 


 




 Each post has a host of art photos that I know you will enjoy along with descriptions.
Here is another photo of Luiz.
 Here Luiz sits at a desk in the City Hall of the historic city, of 
Mariana in the state of  Minas Gerais, which is 329 years old. 

That's it for now. I look forward to seeing you in Sunday in the Art Room

Nicole

 

23 comments:

  1. To good friends! We are so lucky these days with social media! Have a great Sunday, here nearly over... well, soon. 5:40 p.m. ...

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  2. Wonderful portrait of Luiz. I have been following Luiz for a long time now too :-D I love his posts about Brazil and all the lovely photos he takes :-D

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  3. Luiz sounds like a very interesting fellow.

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  4. Thank you for sharing about Luis. I enjoyed seeing his wonderful photos from his blog and I feel like I would recognize him from your portrait.

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  5. How nice to have a friendship that has lasted for such a long time through the blog world.

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  6. Hello, Nicole!
    I love art, all kinds of art. I don't create everything, because I mainly write poetry, stories, and sometimes paint, but I like everything. I love street art, and I adore the artist who calls himself Banksy.
    Best regards, and have a great new week.

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  7. Quite interesting. Brazil is a country that I would like to visit.

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  8. Thanks, Nicole! I will definitely check out his blog!

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  9. ...Nicole, Luiz Gomes is indeed creative and prolific, thanks for featuring him. Thanks for hosting and be well.

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  10. Lovely portrait of Luiz, nice to 'meet' him -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  11. I've been by Luis' blog even I don't always leave a comment. But this is a fabulous post about him today. And drawing too. You did capture his likeness. And even if you don't think it has all the detail, it does show you've always had great drawing talent. I hope March starts off great for you. hugs-Erika

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  12. Wow the street art is awesome. My sister when she was still here used to paint murals on walls inside and outside. I can't even imagine how difficult it is. I did visit Luiz and he had a beautiful exhibit of pottery ...well worth the effort and I will keep him in mind for future visits.
    I would like to put a link on my blog, but, believe it or not, I have forgotten how to do that (don't get old :) So, any hints you could give me would be greatly appreciated 😍

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  13. The portrait of Luiz reminds me of a former student of mine who also was a professor. I definitely have to visit his blog, it sounds interesting and something I would like. Thank you for sharing Luiz so generously.
    Have a good week, Nicole.

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  14. Boa tarde minha querida e grande amiga Nicole. São muitos anos de amizade. Fica até difícil escolher palavras, para lhe agradecer. Muito obrigado pela linda homenagem. Você é muito talentosa. Fico feliz em mostrar um pouco do Brasil. Esse desenho, você me deu de presente de aniversário, 15 de maio. Tenho guardado até hoje no Blogger. Um excelente mês de março. Desejo muita saúde e obrigado do fundo do meu coração. Grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro e carioca da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. As fotos que você escolheu, ficaram maravilhosas, cada uma é de um lugar do Brasil e que eu tive a oportunidade de conhecer. Gratidão pela linda postagem.

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  15. Boa tarde minha querida amiga Nicole. Fico quase sem palavras, pela linda homenagem. Mandei uma mensagem e não sei se foi. Fico muito feliz em divulgar um pouquinho do Brasil. Moramos em países distantes. Tenha certeza que nossa amizade é verdadeira. As fotos que você escolheu, ficaram maravilhosas, cada uma é de um lugar do Brasil e que eu tive a oportunidade de conhecer. Você é uma pessoa talentosa. O desenho que você me deu de presente de aniversário, tenho guardado até hoje no Blogger. Muito obrigado e do fundo do coração.

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  16. What a lovely tribute to Luiz. I like the portrait too. I think he would be pleased. My offering only has a bit of art in it this time -- a couple photos of my friend Susie's amazing living room by her late husband, Dick. But if you click on the link in the post, you'll link to a more expansive one about Dick (can I enter them both?) and that would be my favorite!

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  17. Thank you for sharing this. I learned about someone new!

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  18. I do visit Luiz' blog quite often, this is a nice tribute post for him.
    Have a very happy Sunday and a good new month of March.

    All the best Jan

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  19. Lovely post, interesting to read and see all. Thanks.

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  20. Your ability to capture a person's likeness is wonderful. This is something I struggle with. I'm lucky just to sketch realistic features. This is all very much work in progress. I decided to go back through my illustrations, especially those of faces I'm re-doing. I hope to find the time to plug them into most posts here and there while I continue to mend my site. Luiz mural photos are very cool! I just love stuff like this!! Have a doodletastic week, my friend! xo
    ~CAAC

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  21. Dear Nichole I just looked at Luiz Portrait and felt amazed with it’s clarity and beauty,yes I could see the person behind vividly
    No doubt you are truly amazing at your art my dear friend,truly gifted 🥰👍♥️
    Glad to meet your old friend through your words,he seems nature lover and huge fan of art
    I really enjoyed his art pictures he captured on different places 👌♥️
    So nice of you that you shared his blog and about him 🙏🥰

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  22. You capture the essence of a person with your portraits, Nicole. Luiz is someone I would enjoy talking with.

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