Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Linda Shobe

You Were Only Waiting


Bells & Whistle


French Bells

Paper Bags on Black


Featherweight

Narcissus Bulbs


First Born


Three Little Pigs Construction Co.

All images Linda Shobe


I'm so excited to share this talented artist's work with you. After a fifteen year hiatus, Linda has decided to get back to into painting, & I for one is so happy she has! To quote her own words:

"I find myself drawn to the most humble and mundane objects - things that typically go unnoticed & unworthy of a second thought. In doing so, I try to elevate the significance of pedestrian items with dramatic light & shadows reminiscent of the chiariscuro effect captured by the masters. One will also discover tongue-in-cheek wit in some compositions."

As I dislike birds being caged, I find the first photo particularly poignant, but at the same time uplifting & very beautiful. I hope this post will evoke responses from everyone, I'm so interested to hear your thoughts on Linda's work.
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13 comments:

  1. DianeAugust 12, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    Absolutely beautiful and meaningful work.

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  2. HeidiAugust 12, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    Wow, that is simply amazing. It took me a bit to realize that they were paintings.

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  3. OliveauxAugust 12, 2008 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  4. Chubby ChiequeAugust 12, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    Wow, i am enveous of the old stuffs yiu have.
    http://simchieinspires.blogspot.com there I have an special post of the day.

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  5. mondocherryAugust 12, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    These paintings are beautiful. You can almost hear the rustle of those paper bags and the feathers look real enough to touch. I like to see birds free too
    Millie. I struggled in some of the Asian markets I have visited to see so many beautiful birds in cages.
    Clare

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  6. lily-gAugust 12, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    Okay now I'm in blog heaven, your posts are gorgeous and how beautiful is this art work,I just love every piece.

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  7. Lisa & AlfieAugust 13, 2008 at 2:16 AM

    I love Featherweight and Firstborn. And had to look twice because I thought they were photographs at first. They definitely have an old world feel.
    This is my first visit. Your blog is lovely.
    Lisa & Alfie

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  8. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 4:50 AM

    Beautiful! I love the bells in a few of her pieces. (secretly reminds me of potty training Winston!!!) go figure...

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  9. TanyaAugust 13, 2008 at 4:59 AM

    Just perfect. I love it.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 6:34 AM

    Merci de m'avoir fait connaitre cette artiste....

    Isabelle

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  11. EmmaAugust 18, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    I love paper bags! So simple and useful - lovely to get back to your blog after a few days and squeal with delight at all your beautiful finds Millie ... a great cure for my Monday-itis xx

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    My goodness what a pleasant surprise! I've just found out about your highlight of my art work. I have written you a letter explaining the meaning of the birdcage painting and some other stuff but we're having some computer questions on our home computer.. so this will follow. I'm on a work computer now. We're preparing for a rough weekend of hurricane weather here in Texas. Besides the compliment your website is wonderful. Til later... Your new friend..Linda Shobe

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    Just a quick P.S. If you would like to respond, my E-mail address is pretty easy: LindaShobe@hotmail.com Would LOVE to hear from you.

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Without a quickening of the heart.
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~W.H. Auden