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David Perlmutter's avatar

That Goya painting....wow....

George Bothamley's avatar

It's so striking, isn't it!

Parrish Baker's avatar

Your moon is fantastic!

George Bothamley's avatar

Thank you - that means a lot!

Melissa's avatar

Thank you for such a scrumptious collection of moon art!! Last year, I drew a full moon using silverpoint and watercolor washes. I had planned to sell it, but cannot seem to take it off the wall. Everyone loves earth’s moon!

George Bothamley's avatar

Really glad you enjoyed it. That sounds great - I love silverpoint drawings. (though never actually tried it as a medium personally). And yes, the parting ways with an artworks is always a hard thing, isn't it! But at least you get the enjoyment of it on your own wall!

Dian Parker's avatar

This is terrific. And your moonscape is wonderful. Is it graphite on paper? I love it. Post more!

George Bothamley's avatar

Thanks a lot Dian, I really appreciate it. I actually drew it with ink pens on canvas - so it was a bit of test of concentration too as its quite large.

Val Stark's avatar

A beautiful collection! Thanks for sharing your own work as well, much appreciated and admired.

George Bothamley's avatar

Thanks so much, Val.

Kortney Garrison's avatar

So glad you included your own work!

George Bothamley's avatar

Thanks Kortney. :)

Leonora Ross's avatar

This was a lovely post, and I love your moon drawing!

George Bothamley's avatar

Thank you, Leonora. I am really glad you liked it!

Marco & Sabrina's avatar

What a collection! Especially that Nebra Sky disc...

George Bothamley's avatar

Yes, it's such an incredible piece isn't it!

mine's avatar

one perfect song to listen while reading this is goodnight moon by shivaree

Sara Castaneda's avatar

I'm intrigued by Magritte's Sixteenth of September!

Lora Arbrador's avatar

These are wonderful! Especially the Magritte.

George Bothamley's avatar

Thanks Lora. Magritte actually has another moon piece called "The Mysteries of the Horizon" which is well worth a look too. (Just didn't have enough room to fit it in with all the others today)

Lora Arbrador's avatar

I found it. Another wonderful painting!

Mike Isaac's avatar

Beautifully curated! And I love your Moon!

George Bothamley's avatar

Thanks a lot, Mike. Much appreciated!

Wells Of Goodness's avatar

I’m over the moon for this collection, George! I love that you began it with a Matthew Wong and ended with your own surprising and spectacular moonscape. An utterly delightful curation! Thank you!

George Bothamley's avatar

Love that - thanks Melanie! I'm really glad to know you enjoyed the curation - and for mentioning my own piece too. Much appreciated.

Harry Watson's avatar

Hi George, a little belated, but I trust you enjoyed a restful Easter weekend. A wonderful selection as ever, but forgive me if I offer an alternate Turner painting of 'Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight', sorry my northeast England bias coming out .... 😉

George Bothamley's avatar

Thanks a lot, Harry. Hope you enjoyed Easter too. And totally welcome your northeast bias here! Honestly, there were quite a few works from Turner that could have made the cut today (same with Aivazovsky too) . . . so I'm glad you gave that a mention.

Vittorio Zappa's avatar

What a beautiful collection. The Magritte's painting is stunning

George Bothamley's avatar

Glad to know you enjoyed it.

Tricia Fields's avatar

Great post and I love your moonscape. The jeweled patterns are beautiful!

George Bothamley's avatar

Thanks so much, Tricia. I appreciate it.