colorful studies

via Institute for Figuring "Inventing Kindergarten" 

 objects from the collection of Norman Brosterman

Sisters

Our mother has always been one of our greatest inspirations. As we've grown up, she's become more and more like a third sister to us. She too loves all things vintage, Native American, and a bit bohemian. At a recent tag sale in our CT neighborhood, she stumbled upon this amazing book. While its' content is eerily sexual, Sisters, by David Hamilton (published 1977), is a beautiful book filled with femininity and style. Below are a few sneak peaks.

Earl Cunningham

On a recent trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's book store, I stumbled upon the cover of "Earl Cunningham's America". After flipping through quickly and seeing page after page of brightly colored folk style landscapes, I knew I had to have it. The best part, I came to learn, was that E.C. was from Maine, and several of his paintings depict Native Americans in the 1800's. (Karen and I hold Maine very dear to our hearts, as mentioned in previous posts). To read more about Earl Cunningham, click here - as I am too excited to ramble on.

Earl at Overfork Gallery, 1970

Goose Rock Beach, Maine 1960

(close up)

(love the teepees, fishermen, boats)

New England Autumn, 1928

Norsemen Discovering the New World 1930's

Island Farm, 1935

( close up)

(close up II)

Blue Sail Fleet Returns, 1949

The Red Sea

Georgia Indian Village

Palm Beach, 1950

Busy Day at Frompton Inlet, 1952

Climbing High in the 70's

I love the color and clothing in these images from my new favorite book, The Stone Masters.

Makes me wish (once again) I was around in the 1960's + 70's.

all images from The Stone Masters- California Rock Climbers of the Seventies by John Long/ Dean Fidelman

Gypset. High+Low.

Spain 1999

interior, Madrid

Twiggy 1967, Bert Stern

French encampment 1959

1968 "Baby" Jane Holzer, Warhol factory girl

Veruschka, Franco Rubartelli Vogue 1968

Yves Saint Laurent, Villa Oasis Marrakech 1980