Saturday, February 11, 2006

"Haunted in Early Form"

"Haunted in Early Form" is rare indeed of the many works that Grace A. Schwab has accomplished. Most of Grace's works were done in oils and watercolors, making this unique. Done in charcoal, "Haunted in Early Form" demonstrates Grace's ablility to be explore her artistic creativeness. Capturing deep eloquence, this is truly one of Graces finest examples of expressionism.

Grace A. Schwab

I first came across Grace's work over a year ago. Since then I have acquired many of her works. All paintings are original. It is my quest to make Grace's work well know amongst the community.
Grace A, Schwab was born on August 12th, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Living on the outskirts of the suburbs, she grew to love the creeks and wooded hills that were near-by, while enjoying the cultured advantages of the city. Grace was nurtured by first generation German immigrant parents who provided a home made beautiful with music and affection. Her interest in art developed early paralleling her study of piano and, in her early teens, the classical Spanish guitar. Grace is a graduate of San Jose State College with a major in art. Many of her oils and watercolors were done in California and reflect the hills and desert plains there. Later years took Grace to Siena, Italy where she studied guitar with Andres Segovia. After returning to America, Grace taught music and art in Washington D.C. and later in Annapolis, Md. where she studied art with Donald Coal. Swimming, boating, and a love of wire-haired fox terriers show through much of her work. Grace returned to Pittsburgh in the 1970's and is now living in Hamilton, Ohio. Due to failing health, Grace no longer works in artistic form. While many of her works are uniquely Grace's, many more reflect an influence of two great artists: Picasso and Marc Chagall. Grace A. Schwab is indeed an exceptional artist.

Hrallen

Friday, February 10, 2006

"Untitled"

Original Acrylic on wood from Robert Saueressig. Saueressig, a graduate from the College Of Visual Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota has spent many years creating images as a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Printmaker. His art is a visual exploration and interpretation of life's impressions. Of the many media he is comfortable with, he most enjoys portraiture, oil pastels and acrylic the most. His work is in many private collections from the Midwest to Europe and as far away as Mongolia.
Abstractionism best describes this fine piece.

Thursday, February 09, 2006

"Priori 19"

From my private collection, "Priori 19" is uniquely spellbinding. Artist Christopher Harris captivates us with his vision of modern-esque style. Acrylic on wood, "Priori 19" is a personal favorite.

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

"Orchestrated Splendor"

Grace A. Schwab has a remarkable sense of poetry in her paintings. One of many watercolors in which Grace captures nature in it's absolute form. "Orchestrated Splendor" talents Grace's artistic characteristics in magnificent brilliance.

"Study in Reflective Color"

Grace A. Schwab's abilities are cleverly used in this unique piece, "Study in Reflective Color".
Grace's use of watercolors intermingled with her understanding of composition gives us an insight into her creativeness. What makes this painting wonderful is how Grace blends serious talent with a touch of capriciousness.

hrallen

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

"Tropical Civitas Dei"

Grace A. Schwab's "Tropical Civitas Dei" takes us into a striking contrast of beauty and elegance. Warmth is the pleasure of this spectacular painting, giving us an intriguing look into Grace's ability to achieve profoundness in her art.

"Silence In Nature"

"Silence In Nature" is a true observation of Grace A. Schwab's ability to capture the profoundness of a scenic view. Using a style uniquely her own, Grace clearly shows that she is multi-talented in her methods of painting. Grace has inspired several works in nature. This is one example of the many different forms used by Grace to explore her potential.

"Nude By Waters Edge"

"Nude By Waters Edge" was the first painting I acquired by Grace A. Schwab. A true masterpiece, Grace gives us an insight into her truest talents. In Picasso- esque form, Grace demonstrates her ability to touch the very elements of great artistic style, creating individuality, personality, and feeling in "Nude By Waters Edge".

"Innocence in Nude"

"Innocence in Nude" clearly demonstrates the unique talents of Grace A. Schwab.
Capturing the essence of human form, Grace displays her ability to evoke emotion.
Grace painted only a few nudes. Perhaps she was testing her ablilites in the art of human depiction. I have the pleasure of owning two paintings of nudes that Grace had in her repertoire.

Monday, February 06, 2006

"Crucifixion"

Inspiration, for Grace, covers a wide range of topics. Of all the many works that I have viewed, none have touched me in the way Grace depicts the crucifixion of Christ. Of the several hundred paintings Grace produced, this is the only one that I found with any biblical significance. Truly making this painting her most awe inspiring. It is rare indeed.....
Characteristic in the style of Marc Chagall, Grace brings forth both emotion and mood in her own form, making "Crucifixion" uniquely unparalleled.