Cool Art Painting images
January 4, 2012 art painting 34 CommentsA few nice art painting images I found:
Photo Release: Picasso or Panda? Budding Animal Artists Emerge at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Image by Smithsonian’s National Zoo
In this photo: kiwi Manaia
Photo Credit: Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Sans berets, smocks or palettes, the animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are getting their paws dirty with non-toxic, water-based paint and creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Painting is one among many activities that fall under Animal Enrichment—a program that provides physically and mentally stimulating activities and environments for the Zoo’s residents. The animals have the opportunity not only to choose how to behave, but also to use their natural abilities and behaviors in new and exciting ways.
Enrichment is an integral part of the daily care of the species in the Zoo’s collection. Keepers and curators carefully study animal behavior and determine what kinds of enrichment are appropriate for each species and, occasionally, individual animals. Keepers have a number of novel options for enrichment. They may alter an exhibit; train an animal; introduce new smells, sounds, foods, and objects; or enlist an animal in a research project, such as a study about foraging skills or cognitive research. Adding a variety of engaging activities helps keepers ensure the Zoo’s animals have a high quality of life.
Though the subjects of the animals’ paintings remain mysterious, the ways visitors can support the Zoo’s enrichment program are as clear as a starry, starry night. Drop off any size canvas, art paper, paint brush or non-toxic, water-based paint at the Visitor Center for the animal care staff to distribute. Animal keepers are collecting gifts for the animals this holiday season. Browse the list of needed items on the Enrichment Giving Tree section of the Zoo’s website or the Enrichment page of the Zoo’s online store.
Art produced by many of the Zoo’s mammal and bird residents will be available for purchase at the National Capital chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) Art Show, which will take place spring 2012.
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Painted desert
Image by Mike.D.Green
This view is near the Salar de Tara.
I liked the way this image appeared since, at the time, the colours and shapes were almost misty, despite extremely clear air. The end result looks, at least to me, rather like a watercolour painting, though I’ve not done anything to it to create that effect.
Blog posting on just how stunning the Atacama desert and Bolivian Altiplano are.
“Untitled” – Mark Rothko
Image by An Ode To Aphrodite..
"Untitled [White, Blacks, Grays on Maroon], 1963. "
- Painting by Mark Rothko
One of the lesser known works of Rothko. On display at Kunsthaus, Zürich.
Shot on 27th May, 2006.
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A break from the usual stuff. For once, I want you all to see something that is not mine.
View fullsize to get an idea of the shades and hues.
A high-resolution photograph can be found here.
