Top 10 Oil Paintings for Mother’s Day
overstockArt.com, the online art gallery of hand painted wall art, published today its annual Top 10 list of most desired oil paintings for Mother’s Day. The list consists of the most sought after artworks cherished by moms around the world.
Based on detailed analysis from inbound traffic to the popular site, these paintings represent consumers’ favorite picks as they shop for that special woman in their life.
Topping the chart for the first time is Claude Monet’s famous “Madam Monet and Her Son.” Other artists named on the 2014 Top 10 Mother’s Day Oil Paintings list include Gustav Klimt, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Mary Cassat, Sir Frederic Leighton, Berthe Morisot and Francisco de Goya.
overstockArt.com has analyzed the online gallery statistics from over 2 million visitors coming to its store to shop for mom, and finds the following top ten oil paintings to be the most desired and sought-after works for Mom in 2014:
1. Madame Monet and her Son – Monet
An impressionist painting created in 1875 depicting a mother and her son enjoying a sunny outdoor walk. Vigorous strokes and a bright sunlight behind the top of her parasol give the painting a vibrant sense of lightness and an idea of peaceful enjoyment, from the wind draping down her dress to its dance in the wildflowers below their feet.
2. Le tre eta della donna (Mother and Child) – Klimt
One of Klimt’s most beloved Art Nouveau paintings, created in 1905, representing the different stages of life. The detail of the mother and her child in this creation is a beautiful representation of unconditional love. A mother resting her head on the baby in a peaceful sleep, conveying the most sublime connection between two hearts, creating a moment that seems to last forever.
3. Mother and child – Leighton
A beautiful image of intimacy and tenderness, while a little girl feeds cherries to her mother reclining on the floor of a cozy Victorian room. The setting is delicate and charming, from the vase full of lilies to the sophisticated sheen of the young mother’s gown. A beautiful example of Academic Art, originally created in 1865 with European influences of Neoclassicism and Romanticism.
4. Woman and Child on a Balcony – Morisot
A painting created in 1872 by the leading female impressionist artist, with the delicacy that only a mother could imprint. Woman and Child on a Balcony depicts a lady who takes a little time on a walk with her toddler, to contemplate the view away from the city, where both share a moment of peace and wonder.
5. Poppy Field in Argenteuil – Monet
No artist enjoyed walks through the countryside as Monet. On this afternoon of 1875, the artist took his wife Camille and their son Jean to a poppy field in Argenteuil. The colorful rhythm of the flowers sprinkled on the landscape and the pair on the background, give it a give a dynamic that makes it seem as if they had just ventured down the field, exploring the beauty of a summer day.
6. Breakfast in Bed – Cassatt
An impressionist painting created in 1897 by Mary Cassat depicting a casual moment between a mother and child. This woman reclining in bed has her arms wrapped around her curly haired toddler, with a wistful look in her eyes, giving the impression of care and protectiveness. Breakfast in Bed is a warm capture of the bond between the two, enhanced by its soft textures and light colors.
7. Le Berceau (The Cradel) – Morisot
One of most famous paintings of Berthe Morisot, created in 1872. It depicts one of her sisters, Edma, contemplating her baby, Blanche, over her sleep. It is a beautiful image of motherhood, full of elegance and grace. This image also conveys the idea of protective love whilst the mother’s gently draws the net curtain over the cradle, keeping her child from the outside world.
8. Two Sisters (On the Terrace) – Renoir
Created in 1881 on the same location as another well-known Renoir painting, the ‘Luncheon of the Boating Party’. This rich, impressionist painting, with its small, thin and lively strokes, depicts a young lady and her little sister sitting on the terrace over the Seine. A youthful and lively painting, enhanced by the shrubbery over the railing, the balls of yarn and the vibrant red flowers on the toddler’s hat.
9. Children With A Cart – Goya
This romanticist painting has once disappeared en route to the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum and recovered by the FBI within a month. It was created in 1778 by the artist considered as the last of the Old Masters and the first of the moderns. It is a joyous image of four children playing in the outdoors, with a bold handling of paint and color.
10. Woman and Child Seated in a Garden – Cassatt
The impressionist Marie Cassat was fascinated by the connection between woman and their children. This painting, created in 1881, depicts a mother and child sharing a sunny day on the garden. Its open composition and a delightful capture of light intensifies the idea of the lovely feeling of this lady watching her daughter entertained in wonders, on a casual sunny afternoon.
“Mothers are as unique as works of art,” said David Sasson, CEO of overstockArt.com. “We love sharing our unique insights with the art world. We really feel these pieces will express to mom just how special she really is.”
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Painting With A Twist Review
Painting With A Twist Review – review of Painting With A Twist art parties in Ferndale MI. I was invited by Painting With a Twist to attend one of their Art Party / Learn to paint sessions and write about the experience.
PAINTING WITH A TWIST REVIEW
Painting With A Twist Art Party Class is a great girls night out opportunity! The premise of the Art Party is that you can bring your own beer or wine and learn to paint a beautiful picture. Think of a Bob Ross painting class with wine!
My biggest thought before the class was… how am I (someone who can barely draw a stick figure) going to paint a nice picture? I saw all the photos on the Painting With a Twist website and was amazed at the works of art these women pulled off!
I completed my fantastic girls night out with my BFF at the Painting With a Twist in Ferndale (I’ll be attending another one in Farmington very soon). If you’re not familiar with Painting With a Twist, their tag sums it up nicely…”It’s a little bit of paint, a little bit of wine, and a whole lot of fun!”.
Here’s how the Painting With A Twist Art Party Class works…
You get a group of girl friends together, or one, or go solo. You check out the Painting With a Twist website where you’ll find the paintings that are scheduled to be done on different days. Find the one you love, and book your painting class.
You show up at Painting With a Twist about 15-30 minutes before your time, and just hang with the ladies sipping wine. This is my kind of night. Once everyone is all relaxed and having fun, it’s time to learn to paint.
I was relieved when I received my canvas and saw that it was stenciled with a pencil sketch outline to get me started. This is exactly what I needed to start with in order to reach my masterpiece in the end!
Each person at the party is assigned a seat and your name is written at your placement. Everything is all set up for you – the easel, paint, water cup, and brushes are there waiting for you when you arrive. And, best yet… there’s a highly qualified art/painting instructor to help teach you how to paint your picture!
The instructor/artist guides the class through the entire process. She explains how to mix your paints, which brush to use, what strokes to try, etc. The whole setup promotes a fool-proof situation. The Painting With a Twist instructor also did a great job calming everyone’s nerves. She had great painting/art tips and I used every one of them.
Painting at Painting With a Twist truly turned out to be a relaxing, de-stressing, getaway kind of experience.
By time my “work of art” was completed, I was thrilled and knew that it would be something I would not be embarrassed to hang in my home. I brought it home and proudly showed my family. My kids were amazed and asked me how I did it – they know my lack of artistic abilities pretty well.
When I think about the Painting With A Twist Art Party/Girls Night Out experience as a whole, it was a great night out with a friend where we ended up having fun, and walked away with a tangible memory that will be displayed proudly in both our homes.
UPDATE: I attended another Painting With A Twist class and it had an even more casual feel. This one did not come with the pencil outline to guide the painting, but rather a plain white canvas! I was a little concerned, but the art instructor calmed us down and explained that she was going to be guiding us, but that we could feel free to do our own thing – at any point in the process. We could do a completely different drawing of our own, we could revise some of the steps she was teaching, etc. I was surprised to see so many of the ladies in the class stray from the original art plan and come up with some beautiful creations. There were different backgrounds, color schemes and completely different themes used. All were beautiful!
Painting With A Twist
320 W 9 Mile Rd
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 850-7182
Painting With A Twist
33033 Grand River Ave
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 476-7928
Painting With A Twist Review date July 30 2013
