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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

March 16, 2017

This post contributed by Tianna Lewis.

Raquel Edwards Without a Word
Raquel Edwards, Without a Word

Blue is somewhat of an illusion. It surrounds us completely, yet is always out of reach. The rich color of the ocean disappears once you hold it in your hands, and fades from the sky every night. It’s hard to pin down, and hard to find.

Blue pigment, residing primarily in Afghanistan as lapis lazuli, was used sparingly through out art history. This all changed with the industrial revolution, when the artists’ paintbox exploded into the rainbow it is today. Now artists can use any shade they want; cerulean, prussian, and my personal favorite, french ultramarine.

William Park, Little Skinny Bliss
William Park, Little Skinny Bliss
Anton Pavlenko, Coastal Rhythm
Anton Pavlenko, Coastal Rhythm
Fran Kievet Protea in Blue Vase
Fran Kievet, Protea in Blue Vase
Clement Lee, Blue and Gray
Clement Lee, Blue and Gray
Gregory Pfarr, Three Glaciers, Prince William Sound, Alaska
Gregory Pfarr, Three Glaciers, Prince William Sound, Alaska
Patricia Schmidt, Bluebird and Peaches
Patricia Schmidt, Bluebird and Peaches
Sarkis Antikajian, Blue and Lavendar
Sarkis Antikajian, Blue and Lavendar
Melissa Lund, Bluebells
Melissa Lund, Bluebells
Don Schwartz, Red Barn Blue Sky
Don Schwartz, Red Barn Blue Sky
Marla Baggetta Surrender to Blue
Marla Baggetta, Surrender to Blue
Robert Elan, Quiet Blue Sea
Robert Elan, Quiet Blue Sea
Judith Babbitt Neskowin High Tide
Judith Babbitt, Neskowin High Tide
Erik Sandgren, Ocean Chasm
Erik Sandgren, Ocean Chasm
CW Potzz, Look into the Blue Eyes of Summer
CW Potzz, Look into the Blue Eyes of Summer
Jamee Linton, Mood in Blue
Jamee Linton, Mood in Blue

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