Grand Canyon, 1919 by Gustave Baumann, various collections.
Baumann visited the Taos New Mexico art community early in his career while still studying art and returned at the end of his career to retire there.
Pink Flamingos
Flamingoes by Sydney Long, c. 1905-06, The National Gallery of Australia
Long's work was often controversial because of the subject matter he chose to portray in his languid art nouveau style. He was fond of nudes and tranquil scenes. He often chose flamingos as a subject matter and this is perhaps his most stylistic version of the subject matter, where colors and curves become the focus rather than a realistic portrayal. After 1918 he concentrated on print making translating many of his most popular paintings into prints.
Color and Pattern
Conditions for Water by Karen Kunc, 2012.
I have always been a fan of Nebraska print maker Karen Kunc. I first became acquainted with Kunc's work while a curatorial intern at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha. Her work is beautiful, composed of color and shape and her printing technique of woodcut layers is masterful. I was also honored to work with her parents Ray and Ila Kunc when I ran the Joslyn Museum Shop, their jewelry combined excellent lapidary work with refined design.