Artist: Sir Frederic Leighton
“…sincerity is the well-spring of all lasting achievement, and …no good thing ever took root in untruth or self-deception.” Sir Frederic Leighton
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Artist: William-Adolphe Bouguereau
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
William-Adolphe Bouguereau was popular in the USA and in his own life, The French painter was well-known for his focus on the female form. His work included reinterpretations of myths into more modern times.
At 14 he’d undertaken studies in the priesthood where he learned to paint and draw, but dropped out, choosing to become an artist.
He was very successful, creating more than 820 paintings in his lifetime, though critics suggested that he adapted his painting style to suit the tastes of the buying public.
Quote: “Each day I go to my studio full of joy; in the evening when obliged to stop because of darkness, I can scarcely wait for the next morning to come… if I cannot give myself to my dear painting I am miserable.”
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci
Quote by Leonardo da Vinci: “Painting is poetry which is seen and not heard, and poetry is a painting which is heard but not seen.
Artist: William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Artist: William-Adolphe Bouguereau
(1825-1905) Popular in the USA and his own country during his life, the French painter was well-known for his focus on the female form. His work included reinterpretations of myths into more modern times.
At 14 he’d undertaken studies in the priesthood where he learned to paint and draw, but dropped out, choosing to become an artist.
He was very successful, creating more than 820 paintings in his lifetime, though critics suggested that he adapted his painting style to sit the tastes of the buying public.
Quote: “Each day I go to my studio full of joy; in the evening when obliged to stop because of darkness, I can scarcely wait for the next morning to come … if I cannot give myself to my dear painting, I am miserable.”
Artist: Francisco Goya
Francisco Goya
Francisco Goya: was one of the most important Spanish artists of his time, known for his prints, his portraits and his romantic paintings. He’s often referred to as both one of the last of the Old Masters, as well as one of the first of the Modern Masters.
Zazzle Art Sale with up to 50% Off – Ends midnight 26 March 2019
Zazzle Art Sale with up to 50% Off – Ends midnight 26 March 2019
There’s up to 50% off all wall art in Miss Terry Woman’s Zazzle store in Australia.
Offer ends midnight 26 March 2019 (Australian time)
At checkout, use the code THREEDAYDEAL. This offer is available in Australia, so please check
that the code works for you at checkout, before proceeding.
Artist: George Frederick Watts
George Frederick Watts
Quote by George Frederick Watts: “I paint ideas, not things. My intention is less to paint works that are pleasing to the eye than to suggest great thoughts which will speak to the imagination and the heart, and will arouse all that is noblest and best in man.”
SpreadShirt Sale – 19% off!
There’s 19% off everything across Miss Terry Woman’s SpreadShirt store.
This offer ends midnight 12 January (US time)
CODE: SALE19
LINK: www.shop.spreadshirt.net/757631/
NOTE: Cannot be combined with other discounts or coupon codes. This offer may not be available in all countries, so please check that this offer works for you at checkout before proceeding.
Sale time up to 40% off at my CafePress store
There’s up to 40% off.
The sale ends on 31 January 2019.
Take 25% off at checkout and added to a further 15% off some already reduced items, for up to 40% off.
At checkout, use the code CAFE2019.
Link to my store
Note: this offer excludes shipping charges, gift wrap charges and sales tax.
Note also that this offer may not be available in all countries, so ensure the code works for you at checkout before proceeding.
Artist: Franz Marc
Franz Marc
