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29/10/2015

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I've always enjoyed the exuberant and joyful work of Raoul Dufy, especially his works from about 1930 onwards.

I seem to remember reading, when I was first considering becoming a full-time artist, that he said something along the lines of getting the mundane things of your life sorted so that you can concentrate on the creative side. I remember thinking ruefully he meant getting a wife!

Fortunately I decided to ignore his advice (I do by the way have a very supportive husband!) and decided to Paint First and let the rest fit in somehow. I might never have got started otherwise!

Many books have been written on this very subject.

One I am enjoying now is Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.

But back to my topic (I'm breaking my rule for blog posts - one subject and one aspect of that subject at a time..)

I came across this brilliant little painting of Venice by Dufy.

Enjoy!


10 Comments
Lotta
30/10/2015 03:09:30 am

It reminded me of Ken Done's paintings of Sidney Harbour!

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Freda
30/10/2015 03:37:09 am

Yes!

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cath
30/10/2015 09:35:36 am

Breaking your rule also.... There was one thought in Big Magic that lingers and I find myself reflecting on regularly. In my own words (the book has been returned to the library): creative ideas need 'maintenance', need attention. In that respect they cannot wait till one has time. The idea might leave and go somewhere else if it is neglected for too long.
And isn't it just that, that the mundane things in one's life tend to do, take your attention elsewhere and make you wonder at the end of the day, what exactly was it, that I did do today..?

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Freda
30/10/2015 11:25:43 am

I do agree that creative ideas need 'maintenance' and it is oh so easy to be distracted by the mundane and the routine. As in everything one seeks balance!

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Sarah link
30/10/2015 12:57:36 pm

I love the shades of blue that he uses in his paintings. Sarah x

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Freda
30/10/2015 03:18:03 pm

Luscious blues!

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cathy
30/10/2015 01:34:36 pm

Big Magic is waiting for me at the library. Your talk is making me anxious to pick it up. I heard EG speak back in June...what an interesting speaker. I don't remember much about what she said, just that growing up she was afraid of everything! I got the impression this was the impetus for this book, but reading what cath has said, now I'm not so sure.

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Freda
30/10/2015 03:19:18 pm

I've watched some talks on Ted Talks - she is very persuasive and very positive. I hope you enjoy the book Cathy.

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Lucille White
6/11/2015 09:43:20 am

There is a new fabric collection based on Dufy's designs from the Brochier Soleries archives, reproduced by Christopher Farr Cloth. He worked with them in the 1920s and as his artwork was mainly in black and white they have created a colour palette based on his paintings.

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Freda
9/11/2015 02:42:03 pm

Thank you so much for this info - am off to check it out!

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