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Kerstnacht (1894)

Theo van Hoytema (Dutch, 1863-1917)

Theo van Hoytema's captivating depiction of owls amidst a dreamlike, nocturnal landscape fills me with awe. The flowing forms and mysterious atmosphere evoke a sense of wonder and endless inspiration.

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La Piéride du Chou (1934)

Paul-Andre Robert

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Unai no tomo Pl. 121 (1913)

Shimizu Seifū (Japanese, 1851-1913)

This piece of work is truly inspiring to me. The vibrant fish kite, or also known as a Koinobori kite, brings me a sense of joy, playfulness and nostalgia. This piece reminds me of the beauty of simple moments and relaxing on a warm and breezy summer day.

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James Marion Shull’s Prunus domestica: Flaming Delicious enchants me with its luscious colors and intricate details. The vibrant plums, glowing with life, seem to invite you to savor their sweetness, embodying the essence of abundance and nature’s gifts. This artwork inspires me to explore the beauty in everyday objects, reminding me that even the simplest things can be extraordinary when seen through the lens of art. #ArtInspiration #JamesMarionShull #NatureInArt

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Leon Carroll’s Skyrocket (Red Hot Poker) captivates me with its explosive colors and dynamic composition. The way he portrays the vibrant red hot poker flowers feels like a celebration of life and energy, drawing me into their vivid embrace. Each brushstroke seems to pulse with emotion, reminding me of the beauty that can be found in nature’s wildness. This piece inspires me to embrace color and vitality in my own work!

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Eugène Boudin’s Beach House with Flags at Trouville completely draws me in with its sense of light and atmosphere. His ability to capture the fleeting beauty of a seaside scene, with the fluttering flags and soft skies, feels almost magical. There’s something so calming yet alive in the way he portrays the beach life at Trouville, reminding me of the timeless connection between nature and human experience. Every detail speaks of leisure, elegance, and the serenity of coastal life. #EugeneBoudin #Impressionism #SeascapeArt #Trouville #ArtInspiration

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Leo Gestel’s sketch for Paul Fierens’ L'Art Hollandais Contemporain

captivates me with its simplicity and power. The two men, facing away from each other in profile, feel like a metaphor for the contrasts and diverging paths in art and thought. There’s something profound in the way Gestel captures this tension—almost as if he’s inviting us to consider our own perspectives and the spaces between them. It’s a reminder that even in separation, there is connection through art.

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"Salomé, L’oiseau De Proie by Pierre Amédée Marcel-Béronneau

I love this piece by Marcel-Béronneau’s Salomé, L’oiseau De Proie. The way he transforms Salomé into a figure of both beauty and danger feels so powerful, like she’s a force of nature. This piece speaks to me about the balance between vulnerability and strength, reminding me how art can reflect the complexity of our own inner worlds. Something else about this piece that really inspires me is the colors and the application of them.

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Jean-Antoine Watteau's "Ceres (Summer)" is an incredibly captivating painting of a roman goddess of agriculture. He does a great job in depicting the essence of the summer and idea of abundance from the wheat surrounding the goddess. I love this painting because of the soft colors and gentle brushstrokes gives a fuzzy feeling like laying under a tree on a warm sunny day. This artwork makes me appreciate the rich and calm nature of summer.

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Today I want to highlight this piece by Jun Kaneko. The variating color and textures throughout the piece is incredible. I enjoy looking at how the lines contort with the shape of the ceramic dango!

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Love as Folly and Love the Sentinel, by Jean Honoré Fragonard, are two pendant paintings that caught my attention because of the light/pastel color scheme and the movement within each piece. On the left we can see “Love as Folly”, which depicts a cherub jumping and it seems to have scared what seems to be doves; while “Love the Sentinel” depicts a more calm version of the cherub. I really enjoyed looking at these paintings a lot due to my current obsession with sonny angels haha.