Great experiences with art don’t always involve a brush, paint or drawing pencil. It is as simple as finding objects from nature. In 2005, I gathered sand, shells and sticks while on a visit to the Philippines. There are many beautiful beaches in the vast array of islands that make up this tropical country. With …
I’m not much of a YouTuber, but a couple years ago a dear friend, knowing how I love the work of Vincent Van Gogh, sent me a link to an extraordinary video showcasing his work. Van Gogh, one of the world’s greatest artists and a key figure from the Post Impressionist era, produced an enormous …
Now, if Dad’s mother, Anna, would have married Kalle Savolainen, Dad wouldn’t have felt the undercurrent of an identity crisis. But unfortunately, here is how it went down. Anna was engaged to marry Kalle and, as was common, lived together in her parents home until a circuit preacher came to town to perform the marriage. …
The Savo period of William Miller’s art was short, very short (1990-1991), but many enjoy this only oil painting signed SAVO (image in previous post). What’s not to like about expansive turquoise, palm trees and beach? Paradise, anyone? At the very least: VACATION! Although much appreciated, Dad’s painting felt devoid of emotion. For me, it …
This is the beginning. The idea of an art gallery named Savo has been in incubation for many years now. Coming from a long line of Finnish artists, both professional and recreational, this heritage was THE factor that made the name a given. My father’s mother, Anna, married Paul Miller, a Finn who had changed his …
