PUSSYCAT

Sonja Donnelly paints with pure areas of color achieving an almost pop art look. She classifies herself as an American Expressionist painter. I am not sure I agree with this classification, but I love her paintings.

http://www.sonjakeyart.com/

Paul Gauguin 1848 - 1903

Paul Gauguin left his home and family in France to travel to Tahiti, where he lived and painted the south seas exotic and sensual culture.

1980's POP Art

Patrick Nagel (1945-1984) created images for Playboy magazine. His art found a wide audience, and became very popular. Prints of his work were widely available in yhe 1980's and can still be purchased today.

http://www.patricknagel.com/

Alyssa Monks

Alyssa Monks is an artist who paints in a photo realistic way. Check out her website for some freaky paintings. http://alyssamonks.com/

Jeanne the Artists Muse

A tragic love....This portrait is of Jeanne Hebuterne. She was the wife and muse of the artist Amedeo Modigliani, who painted in Paris at the begininging of the 20th century. Modigliani dies at the age of 35. Jeanne then commits suicide by jumping out of a fifth floor window killing both her and her unborn child.

Jeanne Hebuterne with Necklace 1917

Portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne 1919

Venus of Willendorf

This small sculpture of a robust female figure is from the Paleolithic era. Ancient artists created many such statuettes. It amazes me to think that this is so old. She is thought to be a a symbol of fertility.

Venus of Willendorf 24,000-22,000 BC

limestone 4 3/8 inches high