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  • Tom

    Love this about the fusion of art forms. Kudos to the blog writer!

    May 24, 2022
    • Write in Community

      Yes, the interconnectivity of art forms is intriguing. I wonder what song a person would compose based on the Marc Franz painting!

      May 26, 2022
  • Mike Stinson

    Loved reading the Oliver poem! Was not familiar with it. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate the exercise of stepping into paintings or other visual forms of art. What a great move to get out of our usual containers and experience the freedom of creativity! Peace

    May 24, 2022
    • Write in Community

      Thanks, Mike. This particular Mary Oliver poem really moved me, too! peace back to you!

      May 26, 2022
  • Bonnie

    Interesting thought of the horses within the stars of the heavens. I’ve actually had dreams of something similar, but never thought of putting it on canvas. This gives me some inspiration, now!

    May 24, 2022
    • Write in Community

      Oh, I’d love to see what you paint inspired by this poem!

      May 26, 2022
  • Art inspires people in many ways, poetry being one. When Eric Carle was a talented high school student in Germany in WWII, his art teacher risked his life by showing Eric Carle art from five painters- one of whom was Franz Marc. It changed Eric Carle’s life. Everyone knows his illustrations in “Brown Bear, Brown Bear.” The horse is blue, a tribute to Franz Marc. Isn’t that wonderful?

    October 22, 2022
    • Write in Community

      That is indeed wonderful. Thanks for sharing that story about
      Eric Carle!

      October 23, 2022

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