Monday, September 23, 2013

Dorothea Tanning & Rosa Rolanda Surrealist Artists from In Wonderland at LACMA + 29 Faces 23

A while back, I went to the LACMA show In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United States.  These are two of the artists who captured my attention.  Dorothea Tanning did a fascinating family portrait and Rosa Rolanda's works at this show that grabbed me were some of her self portraits.

Dorothea Tanning, Portrait de famille (Family Portrait)

Rosa Rolanda, Self Portrait Photogram

Rosa Rolanda, Autorretrato (Self-Portrait), 1952

Rosa Rolanda, Autorretrato (Self-Portrait), 1945

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Face 23

Also, here is my sketch for the 29 Faces Challenge, it is my 23rd face.  The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of September.  This isn't an angle I usually attempt, with the really big eyes that I like to draw and paint, it sort of skews the perspective a bit, but since part of the challenge is to attempt things we don't usually do, I decided to give it a go...

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6 comments:

  1. The Artful DivaSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:52:00 AM PDT

    This looks like it would be a fascinating exhibit to visit - oh how I wish I could attend!

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  2. Mrs. Laura LaneSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:38:00 PM PDT

    Hello Lisa,
    Thank you for sharing your art.
    Laura
    Harvest Lane Cottage

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  3. MargieSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:32:00 PM PDT

    I like the work of these two artists and bravo on this face, it is captivating !
    Love the big eyes, your signature piece, for sure!

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  4. FayeSeptember 24, 2013 at 11:18:00 AM PDT

    Great, Lisa. I agree that that is not an easy angle, but your portrait looks really good.

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  5. Lisabella RussoSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:49:00 PM PDT

    Thanks so very much Artful Diva, Laura, Margie, and Faye!

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  6. Magic Love CrowSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:13:00 PM PDT

    Love the artists you showed for today! It's really interesting to see other people's art! Your face is excellent! Bravo Lisa ;o)

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