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From the book 12 Sketches of Old Boston Buildings, by George R. Tolman, published 1882:
"Nos. 117, 119, and 121 Salem Street. The Wells House. This building is said to have been erected in 1680, of timber grown upon the spot, and in the neighborhood of Cooper Street. It is said that in this house the first persecuted Baptist minister found protection and held secret meetings. Upon a pane of glass, in the first window beyond the door, up Elmer Place, to the left of the picture, is written, evidently with a diamond, 'Lydia Greenleaf at Boston, 1796.' This house is the most perfect existing example of old Boston buildings with overhanging stories. The rear, shown on Plate VI, is equally interesting.
An elderly lady, now deceased, stated this building was built in 1660. There is some circumstantial evidence tending to support this, to wit: Assuming the legend of the persecuted Baptists, as connected with this house to be true; the persecution of the Baptists commenced about 1650. At the later period of 1680 there is no record of persecution in such a violent form as would compel concealment. Therefore the date 1660 is not improbable. The date 1680 was obtained through the aid of the present owner. Whichever may be correct, this house out-dates the Corner Store in Dock Square, built 1690, generally termed the oldest building in Boston, by at least ten years."
"Yea, I gotta go get my scooter out of the impound lot...but then after that i'd be happy to go shoe shopping with you."
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I managed my time earlier with big boy Obby on my lap demanding attention...lol Photo inspiration from Sktchy...I took liberties with the clothing because of fatal brush strokes caused by a persistent cat...lol
These are just three pages sketches from one of my sketchbooks. They are from my Design and Technology project this year, where I am designing a new office building for a client. I feel it is a good example of how my ideas developed. Eventually I began developing this idea of how the views and perspectives should be just as varied and interesting from the inside, as well as from the outside.
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About a “Traveling Artist” – Jayson Yeoh
Self-taught artist Jayson Yeoh has a passion for art since young. His pursuit for art creation is relentless and never wavers. A skilled watercolourist, he is always obsessed with the magical quality and versatility of this water media.
Over the years, through his continuous exploration and practice, Jayson has developed a distinctive personal style. His works clearly demonstrate an artistic language unique to himself.
To him, life’s surroundings and the vast nature are his best teachers. They provide him with unlimited source of inspirations and creative sparks.
Jayson loves to travel and always bring with him his sketchbooks and art tools.
Sketching while traveling becomes an important part of his travel itinerary; and is one of the main catalysts for his constant travels.
He has recorded in his sketchbooks, many beautiful artworks and sketches, notes and information, as well as countless new creative ideas!
‘Sketching while traveling’ has enabled him to walk out of the studio and his own limitations, while opened up limitless possibilities.
It also taught him valuable lessons – to observe the world, to know the world, and to create the worlds he sees through his own eyes.
‘Sketching while traveling’ is a journey for enlightenment and knowledge. It is also an alternative method to treasure a memory by in-depth understanding, both visually and audibly.
To Jayson, the ultimate objectives of traveling and sketching are not the artworks created or the opportunity to see magnificent landscapes and rivers, but his interactions with the environment and the community, his means of observing the world, and those people and things, which had touched him one way or another along the journey. They not only broadened his horizons, but also enriched his personal feelings.
Such experiences make him grow as an artist to create better works, and at the same time encourage him to keep moving towards his artistic journey.
For William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement, nature was the source of all pattern. The inspiration of the natural world, 'the outward face of the earth', was chosen for its uplifting qualities.
Sketches by William Morris on the back of minutes of a meeting of the Hammersmith Socialist Society. CAGM1991.1016.814
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Study after Orazio Gentileschi, Tim Lowly © 2010, graphite, 6" x 4"
This is a study of Orazio Gentileschi's Andata al Calvario in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna (a detail of which I just posted). This artist is best known now as being the father of the painter Artemisia Gentileschi . As I look at this now I wonder (and it is a bit of a stretch) if Artemisia might have been the model for this figure, who I assume is Mary Magdelene or Mary the mother of Jesus.
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