When I was at the Phoenix Public Library last February, I wandered around admiring the various art works that are scattered about the building. This one is called "Ranch in the Hills" and it was painted by Howard Post, a well known Arizona artist. Mr. Post was born and raised on a ranch near Tucson. He graduated from the University of Arizona and taught art there for two years before becoming a commercial artist. In 1980, he decided to start painting what he knew best, Arizona ranching life. You can find his paintings in museums and galleries all over the country.
Both of these art works were gifts to the Phoenix Public Library from patrons who contributed them so they would become part of the permanent collection.
Love the colours.
ReplyDeleteA great gift to the community
ReplyDeleteI like them both and would not have thought that 2nd one was a tapestry, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteI like both.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad someone thought to give these to the community rather than simply selling them.
ReplyDeleteI like them both too.
ReplyDeleteI like that birds-eye view the best as well as the lighting effect.
ReplyDeleteI like the first one, it reminds me of a farm in the Australian outback.
ReplyDeleteWhat nice gifts! So good that the community can enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI do like both.
ReplyDeleteBoth are just lovely!
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