Sunday in the Art Room SITAR

Welcome to 

 

SITAR is 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 learning, encouragement and inspiration.

 

One of my favorite types of art is American Folk Art

and with that Grandma Moses. 

Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses) Is possibly the most famous American folk painter. She began her career in her late 70s, creating thousands of paintings depicting rural American life, barn raisings, and winter scenes.

 

I was going to write about Grandma Moses, but then, I found this old YouTube, and it is a must-watch. Grandma Moses is interviewed and she gives some great advice.  Also, it tells Grandma Moses' story better than I can. It's about 5 minutes long so grab a cuppa and sit back to watch not only an artist but a woman who IS American art history.

Grandma Moses Smithsonian age 77  

Bennington Museum 

 

Her painting on record cover.
 

 

She made Time Magazine. 

I hope you watched the video. All of these photos will make sense. 

 

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

Nicole