The Old Dog Discovers: A Place That Inspires Painters To Both Show And Create!
Would you like to see dozens of painters creating their art in beautiful surroundings? So would I, and so I did!
This past Saturday in the quaint town of Ascona Switzerland on Lago Maggiore just a few kilometers from the Italian border I attended:
Pittori in Piazza Ascona
On a beautiful day, in these surroundings, does inspiration come more easily?
On Saturday July the 15th the 52nd edition of the art show/competition "Pittori in Piazza" could not have had a better day!
As in previous years, many artists from all over Europe showed their talent and skill as they created works of art in the beautiful surroundings of Ascona.
The painting competition began at 9 a.m. in the streets and on the lakeside of Ascona. From 5 to 11 p.m. all the paintings were exhibited at the Piazzale Elvezia and at 6 p.m the best five were awarded prizes between $300 and $700 by a selected jury.
It Was Great to See so Many Artists In One Beautiful Place!
What a great opportunity for all of these artists to meet together!
The artists also "spilled" over into the narrow lane ways of the town in order to find their preferred subject!
This year, for the first time, artists also displayed their crafts, carvings and jewellery!
Artists of the musical kind also made an appearance lead by a very animated conductor!
One last look at Lago Maggiore before saying goodbye!
What do You Think?
- Would you delight in strolling in these surroundings and seeing the artists at work?
- If you're an artist would you enjoy being there?
- Would you find it too difficult to paint with all of the tourists milling about?
I hope that you enjoyed this article about a "Place That Inspires Artists to Show And Create!"
Until next time,
@kus-knee (The Old Dog)
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It really was an enchanting place ....a totally inspiring atmosphere where one would just feel the artistic inspirations flowing and throbbing in one's veins....too bad I'm not an artist, ( but I am at heart )...
Beautiful soul-soothing pictures!💕 💞 💓 💗 💖 Who won't love to be in such picturesque surroundings with such lovely, creative and appreciative people?😇
IMO, it's such quiet & natural settings that pacifies your mind and only calm minds can concentrate, innovate or create something beautiful 🎨. As Stephen Gardiner puts it:
Gordon Lightfoot had rightly said:
So not only such locations help artists creating a better art but it also helps the visitors grasp and appreciate them better; esp. when they can make the connection between the artists' expression and how Nature itself expresses it; giving some meaning to the dutch painter Piet Mondrian's musings:
Looks like many artists participated in it. Would love to see the pictures of any of those winning artists in case you have got it🤓 😎. Really enjoyed this awesome journey to the lake side of Ascona. Thank you for regularly bringing in every piece of Switzerland to me.👌👌👌
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Wow @xyzashu quoting Gordon Lightfoot! Is he a well known artist in India or have you lived abroad?
Sorry to say that I left before the winners were announced and an internet search did not turn up an article showing the winners!
If I were one of them I'd definitely enjoy it being there
would I manage to paint despite the crowd - yes
we usually have our own momentum and in my case once I start nothing can break it
not even a hungry hubby
I'd finish when I want to
and beside any water area with so many other painters would feel like "home"
Your powers of concentration are to be lauded!
No, I haven't ever had the privilege to see Gordon Lightfoot live 😔 but many popular bands and artists keep traveling to India for their performance.
In fact, a small place called Rishikesh on the banks of river Ganges is still famous for Beatles visiting there some 50 years back. Bryan Adams, Metallica, Deep Purple and many others have performed in India in multiple cities. However, I never got any opportunity to see any of them live ☹️. Once I tried to go for Bryan Adams concert but it was a struggle to secure its ticket and I couldn't. However none of them are popular with most people here but due to the large population even a small percentage of fans constitute a big number. 🙂
Fortunately, my city is a tourist destination and several international tourists flock here. So sometimes in their company, I get the opportunity to enjoy music of all kinds. 😊
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i hope i can paint too =D very nice photos btw
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What an amazing event! I just do regret I haven't been there phisically! As far as I'm concerned I always like to see an artist at work, but when someone is looking at me there's a little bit of tension and my works seems to be worse than usual :D
I know what you mean about being watched while you're working! It can make you nervous!
You work in a very transparent field :D
True!
Great photos!
It really wonder to paint reality by looking around.
At this moment we realize how complex the life is, even in the simplest things.
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Thanks a lot!
I am always amazed, and also a bit jealous, how a artist painter can turn a blanc canvas into something that is worth looking at. Especially some pieces in your post are so detailed and also painted in a uniform scale. I can watch hours to some paintings discovering new details.
When I was a child I used to watch Bob Ross paintint on television. My mom says I was so silent and impressed that this was even better than letting me watch cartoons. Even when I see an old show of Bob Ross now I still like to watch it.
I can imagine that you had a great time watching all these artists make their one masterpieces. The one even better than the other.
Watching painters doing their work, a beautiful view, nice weather, a cold refreshing drink.. Life couldn't get any better!
Thanks for your lovely comment and reminiscing. I also remember being amazed with how easy Bob Ross made painting look!
I could only imagine what it would be like to stand there and doodle, whilst staring at those waters and mountains, not sure how much brush to canvas Id have though, I tend to get lost in beauty like that most times 😍
Great post yet again kind sir!
I like your reasoning on the third question. I was thinking the same thing!
Wonderful presentation as always, my dear brother. While scrolling down I felt like I was part of the event, it felt like I was seeing the event being present there. So beautiful surroundings, views and equally beautiful way presented.
Q: Would you delight in strolling in these surroundings and seeing the artists at work?
A: Absolutely.
Q: If you're an artist would you enjoy being there?
A: Love to be there and enjoy doing my art along with the energy of hundreds of other artists like me.
Q: Would you find it too difficult to paint with all of the tourists milling about?
A: Not at all.
I know that you do computer art. That was one type of artist that I didn't see there. Maybe next year!
Ha hahaa. I did canvas painting back in India, that's why your presentation refresh my older memories. I used to draw nature around me. Due to faster life here in Canada I didn't get time for it and all lost back in India.
A very beautiful spot @kus-knee! As I recall, quite a few of Denmark's "golden age" painters (1850-1910) would paint here during the winters... as Denmark was too dark, cold and miserable. My elderly auntie had a few such paintings at her house... interesting to see how it still attracts, although definitely not surprising.
I had forgotten that you had a connection with Ticino. You used to travel with your car on the train through the tunnel to that area correct? It seems that your auntie had a great impact on you and in a good way!
This is really a heavenly place! I'm delighted with your photos. These photos are what my heart needs! Thank you!
Wow thanks so much!