Bo Bartlett
It’s cold and yucky out, but our Fire Island house rental begins in exactly 10 weeks, and I’m dreaming of the wonderful adventures this summer will bring. So when I saw the art of Bo Bartlett, I was instantly captivated. They remind me a bit of the work of Kenton Nelson, only more candid-looking, and a little less stylized.
I am really drawn to their retro feel and the fresh, simple way he portrays his subjects. His paintings look to me like summer feels, and I love that about them. Are we there yet?
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March 1, 2017 at 10:18 am
Gorgeous! Exactly what I needed on the first of March and we head into our snowiest month. (Are you X-ing out days on a big calendar?)
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March 1, 2017 at 11:14 am
Just on the big calendar in my head!
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March 1, 2017 at 11:03 am
Beautiful work! It does say “Summer” Like scenes from Dirty Dancing days of sweet summer camp days.
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March 1, 2017 at 11:15 am
Dirty Dancing days is the perfect way to describe them!
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March 1, 2017 at 12:32 pm
This art makes me very happy, especially the first picture with the bicycle! I have a bicycle just like that one, only pink and it is called a beach comber.
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March 1, 2017 at 1:28 pm
I had it in light blue!
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March 1, 2017 at 1:22 pm
They are all wonderful but I’m very drawn to the band on the boat, however I think my favorite is the bucket. Thanx. ~~dru~~
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March 1, 2017 at 1:29 pm
I love those, too!
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March 1, 2017 at 3:39 pm
Those are frightful waves to be tackling in a rowboat and are those small icebergs in the background of the painting of the band in a boat? My favourite is the view out the window. I would have put the beach stone on the windowsill.
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March 1, 2017 at 6:35 pm
That would be a great addition!
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March 1, 2017 at 5:45 pm
These are superb paintings. They remind me very much of the work of Winslow Homer.
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March 1, 2017 at 6:35 pm
I see that! I love the casual feel of them.
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March 1, 2017 at 7:35 pm
I like how they are so relaxing to look at. Like sipping a cool drink on a summers day.
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March 1, 2017 at 9:50 pm
Precisely! G&Ts for everyone!
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March 3, 2017 at 8:10 am
Beautiful
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March 3, 2017 at 9:06 am
Truly!
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March 4, 2017 at 1:31 pm
This song came to mind when I was looking through the pictures again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oijdTx8NEPw
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March 4, 2017 at 5:13 pm
That’s awesome! A perfect match!
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