Ran Ortner's Oceans

Ran Ortner is a water worshiper.

Or at least a devoted member of the congregation.
He's a a surfer and a hyper-realistic painter, but to say he merely paints the ocean would be misleading.  
He captures the sea, swallows it whole and releases it back into the world in pieces through his paint brush.

When I came across his work on the internet I was struck to say the least.  Was I looking at a photograph?  

I can draw a pretty convincing stick figure, but that's just about as far as my talent goes in that respect.
So this kind of talent baffles and amazes me.

Every little nuance of every swell, bubble and froth is captured perfectly.  

How does he do it!

I came across this video of Ran speaking about life and art at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) in 2010.

And here is a link to the trailer of a documentary in progress about Mr. Ortner, which promises to be great.

source, source.

tags: art, artist, ocean, oil, painting, sea, water

PHOTO SHOOT: 18.JUNE.14

Today's shoot!

{ Such an adorable top!  Pink and blue and bows and pockets-- AH!  circa 1940s. }

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{ Pretty pretty lace top from the Victorian // Edwardian era.  That utterly gorgeous double Andara crystal necklace was made by the lovely Chiara, and you can find more of her creations in her beautiful shop, JoyLoveLight!  Go visit!}

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{ You can't go wrong in purple all day long!  1960s cotton eyelet dress. }

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{ I just love this dress!  Sheer organza with red wave print and jazzy buttons; 1950s. }

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{ A flirty and fun chocolate brown dress with sheer sleeves and ruffles; 1960s. }

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{ We're *keen* on this peachy night gown. Very deep neck lines; 1960s. }

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{ Pale yellow sleeveless shirtwaist with lace and pin tucks!  1960s. }

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{ Blue dress with pretty pink and yellow print, and pink buttons!  1940s. }

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{ Velvet vest!  Probably worn by an actual hippie 'back in the day'.  And again, that lovely necklace by Chiara! }

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tags: antique, blouse, clothing, dress, edwardian, gown, lingerie, shirt, top, vague, velvet, vest, vintage, 1910s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s

PHOTO SHOOT: Friday 13.JUN.14

Today's photo shoot!

{ Swiss dot sweetie!  Yellow cotton maxi dress with lace, embroidery, ribbons and bows!  1960s-70s. }

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{ Just love it!  Such bright colors, maybe never worn.  1960s. }

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{ The perfect light summer dress in florals and paisley; 1960s. }

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{ Gorgeous 1930s LBD with glass beaded peplum! }

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{ Understated beauty in muted tones; cotton dress, 1960s. }

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{ She's a brick... dress!  Abstract print cotton frock; 1960s. }

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{ A stunner!  Asian robe dress in satin and embroidery!  Mid century. }

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{ Lovely drop waist floral frock; 1960s. }

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{ Mod as can be!  Cotton shift, 1960s. }

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{ Super pretty floral dress with gemstone buttons and bow belt!  1950s }

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tags: antique, clothing, dress, edwardian, vague, vintage, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s