Painting the Southern Coast: The Art of West Fraser is a stunning collection of the works of West Fraser; one of the nations most respected painters of representational art. A mastery of his medium and the scope of work ensure his place in southern art history. A true son of the lowcountry; Fraser has dedicated much of his career to capturing the lush; primordial beauty of the Southeasts coastal regions that have been altered by man and time. The 260 works in this book are representative of the sketches; studies; and finished paintings he has generated over his nearly forty-year career; works that depict coastal locales from Winyah Bay; South Carolina; to St. Augustine; Florida; and include Charleston; Hilton Head; Savannah; and the islands of the lowcountry through the Golden Isles of Georgia. Frasers goal with each of his paintings is to create a portrait of what he calls "my country." He captures on canvas not only the visual beauty of the landscape; but the spirit and soul of each place. From the sultry streets of Savannah to the winding waterways and unique environs of the regions sea islands; the works included offer a view of the land he loves. Fraser augments his visual tour of the coast with original maps of the region and location coordinates of each painting; enhancing the viewers knowledge and appreciation of the region as well as Frasers artistic gift.Painting the Southern Coast: The Art of West Fraser includes essays by Jean Stern; executive director of the Irvine Museum; and Martha R. Severens; Greenville County Museum of Art curator (1992-2010) and authority on southern art. Fraser has also written an autobiographical essay in which he discusses the experiences and influences that have shaped his work and his life as one of Americas noted landscape artists.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Super short story. not same size as other novelsBy Michelles Book Club ReviewJust be aware that The Frozen Deep is a short/tiny book of just over 80 pages. the size of a pamphlet. and not the size of some of the other Collins novels. Keep this in mind to deterimine if the price is worth it. Book is so small they cant print the name of it or the authors name on the binder.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Another good Collins readBy JetpackThe Frozen Deep is a novella based on a play that Wilkie Collins write. with changes by Charles Dickens.It is about a woman and the two men who want her and a trip to the North Pole (Arctic expeditions being big at the time).The Frozen Deep is much shorter than the Woman in White. or the Moonstone. so it can be read quickly. I especially liked the one scene on the ice. as one of the characters struggles to maintain his control. As is often the case. much of the problems could be avoided if the characters talked to each other. but that wouldnt be much of a story.The Frozen Deep is an enjoyable read. and worthy addition to your free Kindle library.If you liked Mr. Collins other work. give the Frozen Deep a try.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Revenge is a Dish Best Served ColdBy CC ThomasThis short novel was so interesting to me because it was orginally a play written by Wilkie Collins and Charles Dickens and was performed all over England. even in front of Queen Victoria. Apparently it was performed to rave reviews and even caused tears in the auience. It was based on stories of Arctic expeditions which was so popular at the time.Okay. I didnt cry but it was quite a captivating story of Victorian England. The plot involves a lovers triangle. Clara has someone become the love interest of a rather intense sailor named Richard. He assumes they are to be married and leaves on a long trip. Clara has never promised herself to Richard and during his absence falls in love with Frank. When Richard returns and finds his love betrothed to another. he becomes rather crazy and vows revenge on Frank.As fate would have (or a good plot twist). Richard and Frank are paired up on a sailing expedition to the Arctic. In what has to be the epitome of a Victorian romance. the fate of Frank hangs in the balance as he is stranded on the ice with only Richard to save him.Again. if you love Victorian English literature. this is truly a delight. Plus. the free Kindle price makes it really hard to pass up. While I was not moved to tears. I did enjoy it
