Art Blog - Carolyn Weltman

Testosterone and Other Toppings Opening Reception Saturday October 13th 6pm - 10pm Vitruvian Gallery 734 7th Street, SE, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20003 www.vitruviangallery.com www.vitruviangallery.com/gallery-news.html "Renowned NYC Artist, Carolyn Weltman debuts her stunning work in the Washington, DC area. If you follow male figurative art, you'll recognize Carolyn's unmistakable style from coverage in 100 Artists of the Male Figure, The Art of Man (a journal of male figurative art), and many other publications. "Testosterone and Other Toppings" includes over 30 pieces of her work featuring male, female, and transgender subjects. In each piece the artist depicts a form of aggression, contest, or sexual assertiveness… Continue reading… 0 comments

Queen Talulah. The art of Wabi Sabi, the art of imperfection, the art of finding beauty in imperfection and profundity in earthiness, of revering authenticity above all. This beautiful oil on 100% cotton rag has been sold. However she is available as a Unique Limited Edition Giclee in an edition of fifteen pieces. Signed, numbered and dated. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Price includes shipping… Continue reading… 0 comments

ON SALE - (reduced from $550). Price includes shipping. Sweet Dreams is really gentle and beautiful nude depicted sleeping quietly. This piece is a unique limited edition giclee in an edition of fifty pieces. Each is hand decorated with enamels and watercolour crayons (not shown here as each piece is created on an individual basis). Signed, dated and numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Created on 100% cotton rag paper. Smaller open edition prints available. Please message me for details… Continue reading… 0 comments

Its that time of the year again and erotic holiday cards are always fun. Every year I make a new holiday card to add to my collection. I've not made this year's yet. That one goes out to my mailing list family, friends and fans first of all. So far I have thirteen images offered as notecards. If you like them, please visit my holiday cards gallery at http://artid.com/members/CarolynWeltman/studio/13 and if you would like information on supplies to make your own, please do contact me. Each notecard is blank inside and packed with an envelope inside a cellophane. Size 4.25" _ 5.5 0 comments

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi. Throughout the history of art many of our greatest artists, those who painted from their souls, have been persecuted, thrown in jail, belittled and made outcasts for expressing their ideas and beliefs through their work. Some of the greatest works of art have been destroyed or denounced, nudity and erotic art being no exceptions to this. Egon Schiele, Auguste Rodin and Edgar Degas (to name just three) were all thrown in jail for drawings and paintings that now appear in museums and galleries worldwide and are sold for millions of dollars apiece. Since the age of cave paintings, a majority of artists have depicted nudity and often erotica in their work… Continue reading… 10 comments