On Rothko

One of the the most influencial artists for me is Mark Rothko.  I love the simplicity of his work and yet his work is emotionally powerful and complex on a monumental level.  When I visited his works at the Tate in London in 2010 I stood quite close to his paintings and I literally was swaying, hypnotised - every movement in his brushstrokes is deliberate, alive and symbolic.  I get his work.  I think Rothko is a genius as many others do and I am so happy he created all these monumental paintings.  I haven't found a painter like him who has had such an effect on me.  The experience is all there before you and you never know what may come up for you when you take the time to stand or sit infront of one of these environments for at least a half hour:  more like all day for me!!  I am including some of his images below though a small image does not do them justice.  It is just an introduction to his work.

Thank you for taking a look!  The last picture is taken at the Rothko Chapel in Houston, TX.

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Best,
Frances

SALE - 20% off all of my abstract landscape photography

I just wanted to announce that I have a 20% OFF SALE of all my abstract artwork through Mother's Day (May 13th)!

Come on by and take a look.  It is a great offer and a beautiful gift for everyone out there, including gifts for yourselves and for friends.  Do take a peek  at my website and my Etsy shop in the links below:-

http://francesphotography.etsy.com

http://francesseward.com

Thanks so much,
Frances Seward

My abstract landscape photography has been featured!

  I am delighted to have had my photography featured on Parlour Home Blog:  http://www.parlourhomeblog.com/2012/04/frances-seward.html

Such a wonderful feature!

Thank you so much for looking!

Frances
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Frances Seward Photography at Borges Cultural Center, Buenos Aires.

I am so delighted to let you know that I am taking part in the  Bienal Internacional de Fotografia at the Borges Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina - 19th January - 27th February 2012.  All entries are winners of the 2010 Worldwide Photographic Gala Awards (WPGA).   4000 images entered into competition, The Julia Margaret Cameron Awards and 100 images were selected.  Images are to be auctioned off in aid of Save The Children's Fund.  Frances Seward's Image 'The Silence' was selected as an Honorable Mention and Runner-Up.  Take a look at the link below:-

http://www.ccborges.org.ar/index2.htm

                                                      
                                                The Silence.  Frances Seward 2010

Frances Seward's latest Favorites on Etsy - art, design, fashion

These are some of my latest favorites on Etsy:-

Amanda RaeK's photograph of the Eastern Shore Farm looks centuries old and the image has been very cleverly created.  It reminds me of the Oast Houses seen in Kent, England but it is not the same thing of course.

Groundwork's I'm sorry but you were holding me back limited edition print has a title that really caught my attention.  I wonder if it is a polite way of saying bye bye to a lover - well at least the drawing is beautiful and it is very polite and to the point.  I love it!

RobbieMoto's leather purses are beautifully and originally designed with many vibrant colors.

MSTRF's table is just divine.  The smooth surface with the natural cracks in the wood are just so....mmmmmmmmm!

Imagine Studio's Parisian Grafitti is just so evocative, full of detail and delicious textures and contrast with the white background where the image just fades into the abyss.

The Haunted Hollow Tree's print Sanctuary is so personal and evokes so much pleasure and need for our time in solitude.

My Mazing's print of Wapping congures up the industrial part of London so well.


ShannonPix's vintage image of Pacific Beach in San Diego could have been taken 50 years ago and the artist has been very clever in making it look like an old shot with the sparsely populated beach and the sepia tint.

Irene Suchocki's Dream-like Mysterious Ways is just breathtaking.

Lana Stepul's Sexy Black Jersey Maxi Skirt look so comfortable, versatile and fun.

Labirinthinenature's Esquina de Nosotros - I am simply just in love with..

Kinagorska's windy cup and peacock bowl are beautifully detailed and her process for creating these pieces is quite some interesting story.

Byloomandhyde's leather handbags are beautifullly original and made in Angouleme, France

Last but not least Birdloft's Island Barn Coffee Table is just so raw and interesting.  It is an art piece unto itself.

My favourite things

Here is a selection of my favourite things from Etsy.  I never catch that treasury.  So here are some.
http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.196055061.jpg

New Abstract Landscape Photography by Frances Seward

Happy New Year to you all!,

The New Year brings new inspiration for me.  The findings of new materials has brought about the creation of new environments.  Here are a few that I have created in the past few days.  

Do browse my etsy site for other new works!

Mysterious Mooring, 2011

 Untitled 159, 2011          

Best,
Frances