remembering, acrylic, mixed media

i joined a friend at the getty museum

to celebrate her birthday.

los angeles scape, getty succulent garden

i was thrilled that she choose the getty  as it is one of my 

absolute favorite spots in los angeles.  with each visit

i feel as if i had been to a wondrous destination.

there is a feast for the eyes from any angle.

i apologize... i thought i  took more architectural 

photos to post but when i came home i realized that

i only had a few.  hopefully you get a chance to treat yourself

when you are in los angeles.

manet's painting, spring, was a recent

acquisition on display in all of its 

splendor

in the same room was van gogh's 

iris, which i never tire of seeing.

degas' russian dancers and the art of pastel was 

yet another exhibit to view.  this painting in particular 

took my breath away as i entered the room.  the light 

degas caught in her skirt was indescribably beautiful.

it almost shimmered.

andrea del sarto: the renaissance workshop inaction displayed the artist 

renderings and  studies along with the finished paintings.

i was particularly taken with his use of  red chalk which i had never heard of.

and finally animal,  photos by various artists.

i love this sweet owl by the american photographer

hiro

i hope you enjoyed this mini tour of the getty museum.

thank you kristin and eva for continuing 

to host paint party friday.

street heart nestled in dried leaves

i appreciate your visit here.  thank you for taking your

time to comment.  i love hearing from each of you.

have  a lovely week.