Today I thought we should take my niece and nephew to the Delaware Art Museum to see the exhibit of over 60 original Dinotopia works by illustrator James Gurney. I went in knowing about the books and art but I hadn't read the books and dinosaurs, while interesting, aren't really my cup of tea. Well, we were completely blown away by this show - completely. Gurney's imagination and painting skill is absolutely incredible. I felt like the picture frames were windows and I was looking through to another world. His handling of light, shadow and color were brilliant and I really loved the character and personality he gave to the dinosaurs. If you live anywhere near Delaware, please do yourself (and your kids, if you have them) a favor and go see this show which runs through May 16th. I can't wait to read the books now!
After viewing Dinotopia, we walked the rest of the museum and I snapped a few photos of some of my favorite paintings of the day. Click on each painting for a larger image.
This Howard Pyle mermaid painting was a big hit with everyone!
A huge painting made to look like stained glass. Sorry, I don't recall the artist.
A small painting created by an illustrator for a book or magazine.
I love the Pegasus.
The greyhounds are great aren't they? Painting by Thomas Wilmer Dewing.
This George Inness painting, "Early Autumn - Monclair", painted in 1891, really drew me in. I could look at that one all day.
14 comments:
Hi Jen,
Sounds like an amazing exhibition. The old tree in the Inniss painting looks like a Lord of the Rings, Ent. :-)James Gurney has an amazing mind and illustrative style and he's been a favorite of mine.
Really gorgeous photos, Jen. I've never read the Dinotopia books, either, but I've seen the artwork in them and know how fantastic it is. I love that painting by George Inness as well. How I'd love to be in that field sitting underneath that glorious tree! Theresa
Wow. that is a wonderful museum.
I love the paintings.
You must have been a great day.
I am so jealous you saw the Dinotopia exhibit, love his work :)
Hi and thank you for following my faerietale of inspiration blog. What an amazing exhibition, i love the piece like a stained glass window, amazing colour. beautiful.
What a wonderful exhibition!
*sigh* what fabulous art! you must have dreams now about the pieces - I know I always do after a particularly good one :)
I love Dinotopia! I bet that exhibit was amazing!!!
Hi Jen,
This exhibition looks beautiful and all the old paintings still look so vibrant. I especially like the mermaid painting!:)
Someone gave me a card once, with this image on the front... It is great to see how big the original painting is in your photo.
I also love the Pegasus. I have just made a picture bracelet with a pegasus. They are wonderful mythical creatures.
Thank you for sharing your gallery visit.:)
Jo.xx
Inness is wonderful.
These are all such beautiful photos and I love seeing children in museums and opening their minds to art.
Looks like a good day and lots of inspiration!
Oh! It looks like you had a wonderful time at this show. I would love to see it, the art is incredible. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful, what a day you must have enjoyed it immensly. Linda:)
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