Can you guess the artist? This might be an easy one for some of you. Another gorgeous painting I snapped a photo of with my phone - on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts! I highly recommend visiting – wear comfy shoes – no need to pack a lunch they have great eating places within the museum. So smart. They even have these cool stools that fold if you get tired and need to sit a minute. We walked for hours and hours. Had the best time. #cantwaittogoback

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How many of you will be able to guess who this artist is? I love the looseness of the jacket in this painting, the abstract lines – the subtle shades of gray throughout. This photo was taken (iPhone) at a museum near and dear to my heart. We had the best time ever! Before you read on, can you guess who this artist is?

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Perfection, right? This looks as if were painted just a short time ago. It’s amazing how well the subject was caught in this painting. The frame sets it off nicely. Do you know who this artist is? I took this photo at The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) in Detroit, MI. What a fabulous place. They have a great website, check them out!

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Guess the artist is back after a few weeks… By chance, do you know who the artist is? It’s a pretty cool painting – and I’m pretty sure you know the name of it, but I won’t tell… if you click to read more you’ll see the answer. But take a minute and try to figure who the artist is!

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Spectacular painting. I adore the colors and the bright gold/yellow of the flower against the background and the leaves. Wow. Dramatic with a capital “D” for sure. I would say moody and dramatic, yet colorful and utter perfection.

Can you guess who the artist is?

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This painting was so different from the paintings around it. Calmer, but with so much interest. Absolutely incredible and hard to look away from. The stillness of the water and their intense gazes upon whoever may be next to them, wow.

Note: signature has been retouched so as not to give it away ;) Can you guess who the artist is?

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Welcome to week 14 of Guess the Artist! I think many of you may know this one, but we’ll see. When I think it’ll be a tough one, someone will know it right away! A magnificent painting – just look at those eyes! By chance do you know who the artist was? (Note: signature has been removed in image) – didn’t want to give it away! 😉

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Incredible painting. The texture, the movement of the waves – I love this subject matter. Where in the world does this painting take you? A step further… by chance do you know who this artist is? This photo was taken at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the most amazing place ever! I cannot wait to go back! #guesstheartist #distinctstyle #whoisit

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Can you guess the artist? This is the 13th installment of “Guess the Artist” from the Detroit Institute of Arts. What fun. I’m amazed how some of you guess the names of the featured artist. No easy task. Some of these paintings are quite old. Remember, the answer is below… so when you can’t guess any longer go ahead and take a peek! Magnificent, stormy painting – so much drama!

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Whimsy. This painting is packed with it. Joyful colors, people floating, a heart, an arrow about to pierce the heart, random people – what does this all mean? Oh, I just noticed something else that’s very cool! But try to guess the artist first. Answer is below. #giveitatry

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I find the slight tilt of the head interesting. Almost like he’s listening to someone tell an interesting story. This guy is a listener – it’s in the body language! Fabulous painting, love the bold brush strokes and dark background – it adds the the air of mystery. Is he dressed and at a formal event, or is he undercover on a mission seeking the truth, is this a self-portrait or did a woman paint this painting? Questions. I love paintings that produce questions and keep the mind wandering.

Can you guess who this week’s artist is? Answer below…

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So. Much. Emotion. So much movement – the tumultuous clouds. A shipwreck… the surprise, horror, devastation, worry and possible thanks they must feel. The bit of blue sky in the distance, the roar of the sea, the building that stands tall and offers hope in an awful situation. It’s almost as if the artist had set up to paint en plein air and had witnessed (and painted) a shipwreck as it was unfolding. *See note below!

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This painting took my breath away. To see it in person is entirely different than on a computer screen. The clearness, the feeling, their faces, the light coming through the cloth, the flowers on the floor, the drama, the pain all so palpable. I went back to this painting a few times and was blown away each time. So many stunning paintings, I would not have thought this to be a favorite, but it was hard to walk away from. I wanted to know more…

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