America The Beautiful…With A T.W.I.S.T.

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I am always testing the boundaries of my art.  I like to interpret old ideas with a new twist.  The U.S. flag is a constant in most artist’s American artist’s portfolios, but mine is a little different…

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Today She Weeps…

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The Statue Of Liberty.  Liberty is defined as the state or condition of people who are able to act and speak freely.  It is a right we enjoy in the United States.  It is a right denied to so many in the World.  For some it is a target for their hate.  My heart goes out to all of my brothers and sisters in Orlando, Florida who are processing a horrendous act of terror.  To those who lost their lives for simply living in this beautiful country and enjoying our freedoms.  We do recover.  We do overcome.  We share the American sprit…

The Statue Of Liberty

H.A.P.P.Y. Birthday America!

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“Old Glory”

Mixed Media Art Painting

Sharon Cummings

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Get Your Flag Here…

Gettin’ W.I.L.D…

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“Wild Bill”

New Art Work Animal Print

Sharon Cummings

Mixed Media Buffalo

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H.A.P.P.Y. Birthday America!!

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It’s Not Always About You….

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I am really good at tooting my own horn in my blog.  That is mainly what these online diaries are about.  However, I appreciate so much art from around the world that I enjoy featuring work that I love from time to time.

Today’s featured artist is Betty Cummings.  Betty is an American artist living in CO and FL.  She is well established in galleries and juried art shows, but new to online exhibition.  Her work is full of rich colors and delightful contrast.  She is a great painter and also happens to be my Mother In Law.  There is no shortage of art around my home and I am fortunate to have two original pieces from Betty proudly displayed in the entryway to my house.

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/angels-trumpets-floral-art-by-betty-cummings-betty-cummings.html

Betty has this to say about her work:  “Close observation is a kind of daily meditation. I like to look at beautiful things: luminous flowers, the glitter of glass, opulent fabrics, a landscape lit just so.  I often exaggerate color and contrast in my paintings to try to give shape to what my inner eye is seeing. I often push the scale, also, to something beyond reality. Heightened color, bigger-than-life scale, dramatic lighting and high contrast are some of the tools I use.”

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/american-eagle-bald-eagle-by-betty-cummings-betty-cummings.html

Being a novice to the online art world, you will not find a lot of her work on the Internet, but she has a website here:  http://bettycummings.com/  Feel free to contact her to discuss original commissioned paintings or just to let her know that you have enjoyed her work!

Honest S.E.X.Y….

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Good ol’ Honest Abe.  It is interesting how artists over the years have fixated on certain historic or iconic figures as subject for many creative pieces.  I have a few that I come back to over and over again. Abraham Lincoln is one of them.  Presidents who get assassinated seem to really “stick” with us, but that is not the allure.  He was not a handsome man by any standards, but there is something about his eyes, nose and long face that just says “calm assertiveness”.  And that is sexy!  His features were very prominent and strong which also has appeal.  Lots of contrast to work with. A perfect playground for an artist!  I know when I watch movies, I am always most attracted to strong men with “presence” regardless of their looks….that is what Abe had….”A presence”…..And that alone is enough to get the temperature up a degree. 😉

 

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Outer Space

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I am playing around in “space” again.  I love the abstract nature of our Universe and I am always amazed and inspired by the imagery sent back to us from NASA.  This piece depicts our Statue of Liberty with an active chaotic nebula as a foreground.  She stands through it all….

She Stands:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/statue-of-liberty-she-stands-sharon-cummings.html

Political Debate

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My parents always taught me to never talk politics or religion in mixed company.  And I have found this to be sage advice as I lost some Facebook friends during the last political election.  This piece is up for interpretation.  Is it the face of good and evil?  Is it one face depicting the duality of the two faced politician?  Where did I get the idea?  Honestly, I have no clue.  Often artwork just forms in my hands as I look at or manipulate an image, paint or structure.  The end result is as much a surprise to me as it would be to anyone else.  We have always had a fascination with Abraham Lincoln as a country.  Good ol “Honest Abe”.  So I will not talk politics….I will let you do that. 🙂

The many faces of Abe:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/political-debate-abraham-lincoln-art-by-sharon-cummings-sharon-cummings.html

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Memorial Day Remembrance…

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Memorial day…..Today’s post is meant to create introspection, peace and remembrance.  I come from a military family.  My Great Grandfather in WWI, Grandfather in WWII, Father in the Korean War.  All my uncles on my Dad’s side have served.  I do not like war and it goes against everything in my spirit.  I understand it, but I do not like that it exists.  What I can appreciate are the men and women who selflessly serve us.  To those who have fallen….thank you for your service….may you rest in peace….