Jul 20, 2019 | All Articles, Ooh La La! French Culture
I love France. Especially after living there off and on for several months at a time. I think I picked up some of the “French Attitude.” After being there for several months, it was beginning to feel like home. Once, while taking in the sights from a...
May 26, 2019 | All Articles, Robert Paintings
“The Great Wave off Kanagawa” painting interpretation by artist Robert MacDonald “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” is an interpretation of a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Hokusai. It was published sometime between 1829 and 1833. The...
May 26, 2019 | All Articles
The ArtistAdelee Wendel (1898-1990)Adelee Bowden Wendel, painter, and teacher, was born in 1898 in Maverick, Texas and married Paul Wendel. She received her art training at the South West Texas State Teachers College, the University of Texas, and the San Antonio...
May 25, 2019 | All Articles, Robert Paintings
Details here: SOLD (Print available here) “High Cotton” originated as a saying in the South rural farming community before the Civil War. It meant that the crops were good and the prices were too. The term has generalized to mean one is doing well or is...
May 25, 2019 | All Articles, Claude Monet, Robert Paintings
When I do my “Robert” paintings they tend to be more experimental. I like to often paint famous paintings but with varying techniques. With this Monet Water Lily Pond, I tried to contrast wet with dry. I feel the starkness and contrast, along with color...
May 25, 2019 | All Articles, Ooh La La! French Culture
I studied French with a private instructor in Paris. She was a pleasant elderly lady who had lived in Argentina and spoke Spanish, which helped me in difficult situations, as I also spoke Spanish. She loved art, and there were only two seats in her house that didn’t...
May 25, 2019 | All Articles, Robert Paintings
A “Robert” painting is simply signed: “Robert” Paintings signed “Robert” are painted by artist Robert MacDonald, Jr., however, are not included in his main works of art which are signed “MacDonald.” A...
May 17, 2019 | All Articles, Claude Monet, Robert Paintings
“Purple Blue Water Lily Pond” by artist Robert MacDonald You will find various styles of lily ponds, à la Claude Monet, in MacDonald Gallery’s eBay store.
May 14, 2019 | All Articles, Claude Monet, Robert Paintings
Droopy Trees Lily Pond after Monet by artist Robert MacDonald Gallery wrap painting ready to hang! No need for a frame. Just open the box, unwrap the painting and put it on your wall! Be sure to store your Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime investment Guarantee...
May 1, 2019 | All Articles, Claude Monet, Robert Paintings
Monet Water Lilies in Black and White by Artist Robert MacDonald Impressionism is known for its color. I love painting lily ponds, ala Claude Monet. As a variation, I tried a lily pond in black and white. However, you will note that I could not resist a dab of...
