“Robert Dorr”, The Concord Embroiderist — A Modern Artistic Master.
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That I named my daughter after the Italian Great ‘Titian’ might be a clue that I am ‘into’ art. I, furthermore, have been lucky enough to know quite a few artists, of varied ilk, from around the world, over my long life — with at least one of them, David Shepherd (1931 – 2017), quite famous (with astounding commercial success to boot).
So, it was a tremendous, serendipitous, joy to meet an undoubted master — deservedly famous and successful — in Concord, New Hampshire yesterday, at the ‘Kimball Jenkins’ School of Art, 20th Birthday, Open House. That Master was Robert Dorr — Master Embroiderist who also does mixed media, pottery and weaving.
Though I have lived with inveterate embroiders, some of whom were quite proficient, until I had the honor of meeting Robert yesterday I had never thought of it as a bona fide PURE ART — up there among the best. I was blown away. Some of his pieces involve thousands (or more) hours of work. Though it crossed my mind that it may be sacrilegious, his talent, labor and dedication reminded me of my idol Michelangelo! Da Vinci never had the patience.
Yes, I was delighted to hear that his work, deservedly, commands good prices from museums – and I also learnt that there are embroidery-specific museums. Wow. Made my week!
Though he was new to us, he is well known and celebrated in New Hampshire — a longstanding member of the ‘NH League of Craftsman‘. You really need to check out his work. He is on Facebook too — with quite a large following.
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Today Was The Birthday Of The GREAT Michelangelo — March 6, 1475.
In my opinion, the GREATEST ARTIST EVER.
Excelled in multiple fields.
A sobering and inspiring life.
He really devoted his life to his work. No real family life or love. He suffered.
I think of him in time of adversity.
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Titian, THE GREAT Renaissance Artist, After Whom My ‘Teischan’ Is Named, Died This Day 441-Years Ago; August 27, 1576.
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Tiziano Vecellio, Titian, suffice to say is one of my all time favorite artists. There are 5 Italian Renaissance artist that I consider DIVINE and beyond compare: Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Sandro Botticelli & Da Vinci.
When I learned in 2005 that we were going to have a baby I wanted the baby to be named after ONE of these five GREATS — albeit with a unisex name since I do not believe in learning about a baby’s gender before they are born. That I picked Titian in the end speaks volume. As far as I am concerned he was the ‘most normal‘ of the five in terms of ‘family values‘ plus I like the range and variety of his work. As I tell people, I, however, faced a problem with the name ‘Titian’. I did NOT want a child whose name began with ‘Tit’. I knew that they would NOT thank me for that. Hence, Teischan — ideally pronounced as close to Titian. Plus, teischan.com was readily available and I had registered it 4-months ahead of her birth. I had the Website up and running, with pictures of her birth, 12-hours after she was born — on the same day.
A framed copy of this Titian classic has hung in Teischan’s room ever since she was born.
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The Unquestionably Divine Sandro Botticelli Died This Day 507 Years Ago — On May 17, 1510.
A good overview IF you are not that familiar with him.
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Indubitably one of my favorite artists of all time and across all genres. He was magical. In my book one of five GIANTS of the Renaissance, the other four being: Michelangelo, Titian, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.
His paintings are so timeless and mesmerizing. What a talent?
What an age that was. All these great artist, all in Italy, more or less at the same time.
Just spare a thought. He died over 500 year ago. 500 years!
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Leonardo da Vinci, The Incomparable, Died This Day 498-Years Ago; May 2, 1519.
A quick 3:40 minute review of SOME of his work.
Two of MY personal favorites.
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What an incredibly amazing, incredible and COMPLICATED man. This was true genius.
He died too early, 67. His arch nemesis, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, lived to be 88. IF only Leonardo had another 20-years.
He, to be honest, is NOT my favorite Renaissance Great, BUT I have enormous respect and fondness for him.
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Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Greatest Artist EVER, Was Born Today, 542-Years Ago — March 6, 1475.
What an AMAZING man.
Incomparable and unlikely to ever be matched let alone bettered.
I think of him when I seek inspiration and consolation for toil.
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni you were A MAN.
Thank YOU.
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Meditation For The Day — Step Into The Sandals Of The Figure In The Foreground.
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That thinker in the foreground, meant to be Greek philosopher Heraclitus, is thought to be likeness of fellow, contemporary great, Michelangelo of Sistine Chapel fame.
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