Movie Reviews: Big Eyes and Loving Vincent

There can be no comparison between these movies, even though they are about artists.

'Big Eyes' with Amy Adams was disappointing. Amy plays an artist is the 1950s who doesn't make her own mark because her husband sells her art as if he was its creator and she goes along with it (for years). It isn't until she leaves the husband/marriage that she finds some backbone and strength to tell the truth about what happened.

'Loving Vincent' is a truly exquisite movie! The animation of the numerous paintings made for this movie is amazing, and the paintings themselves are incredible!! What an accomplishment to have made such an impressive and beautifully crafted movie. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it!!

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New Project in Progress

I'm working on a new project with multiple layers and shapes of different colored organzas. It is an interpretation of lighting on an ice rink...from a show I recently saw. There is a lot more stitching to do, but I like how its coming along. I'm learning organzas are not easy to work with especially when you layer them and have overlaid edges. The fabric also tends to ravel easily. This post also linked to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com .

Final Wheel-throw Pottery Batch

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Fine Art Restoration - video

This is an exceptional video of a fine art restoration...just beautifully done (and the music is lovely too)!

Cay Denise

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