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Daily Archives: October 3, 2008
Marseilles virtues
We find the virtue Prudence is missing from the Marseilles deck of cards too. I love the simple woodcut designs of this deck. Many cards in this deck are clearly influenced by the symbolism of alchemical illustrations. Temperance, Strength, Justice. Prudence is … Continue reading
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Visconti Sforza cardinal virtues
The three images here come from a deck of cards produced for the Visconti Sforza family in the mid-fifteenth century. From left to right: Justice, Temperance and Strength. The Marseillle deck shows the same three, which makes me wonder why … Continue reading
Temperance xi
Caitlyn is a fantastic model for this painting, I’m so pleased with the way the pictures turned out. I shot her as Temperance for the symbolic card with the two water vessels, and again for the big painting of all … Continue reading
For the record
Arts Positions of the 2008 Presidential Candidates  Sen. Barack Obama Democratic Nominee Sen. John McCain Republican Nominee Campaign has met with Americans for the Arts Action Fund to discuss policy issues.  Yes Meeting held 4/1/08 Yes Meeting held 4/1/08 … Continue reading
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Temperance viii
My friend who was going to drive us to Vegas in his Suburban with paintings and easels in a trailer has found a job that will occupy him over the weekend of the Alchemy conference, so I have to find … Continue reading
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