![]() A closer look at the grid of squares reveals tiny faces inspired by Mesoamerican masks, more than 700 in total. The NPG, one of his favorite museums, acquired his 2006 portrait of Cesar Chavez, which is representative of his style -cool, dark colors nestle up against rich reds, and words and symbols are stitched inside the pattern. He was eager to take direction and generous with his time, and he talked about the great photographers he knew, like Bob Adelman.Īrreguín and I bonded over having our work in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery’s (NPG) collection. When I photographed him for a magazine story in 2021, he showed great respect for the medium. Like so many painters, the camera was an important tool for him. In Seattle, he took daily walks to study the water, forests, and mountains of the Pacific Northwest, often bringing a camera to photograph plants and animals. He was inspired by symbols, shapes, and colors from masks, ceramics, and tapestries. Spafford, encouraged Arreguín to explore the visual culture of his Mexican heritage, pulling from myth as much as memory. One of his favorite professors was Elmer Bischoff, the Bay Area Figurative artist who, like Arreguín, blended and buried his subjects into the ground of the painting.īischoff, along with painter Michael C. At 24, Arreguín immigrated to Seattle.Īfter serving two years in the Korean War, he studied art at the University of Washington with classmates including Chuck Close, Dale Chihuly, and Roger Shimomura. He learned to paint as a child and moved to Mexico City as a teenager to attend the National Preparatory School, where Frida Kahlo had studied in the 1920s and Diego Rivera had taught. Alfredo Arreguín, “Nuestra Señora de la Selva (Our Lady of the Jungle)” (1989), oil on canvas, 72 x 48 inches (photo courtesy Robert Vinnedge)Īrreguín was born in Michoacán, Mexico, in 1935. ![]() “All of a sudden I lost my inspiration to paint,” he wrote in a message to friends on Facebook. I can’t recommend the Muse experience enough for a fun date, night out with your friends, family activity (Muse is kid friendly) or birthday party! Right now there’s just one Manhattan location in Tribeca, but there are actually a number of studios in the northeast.As his health worsened, he suffered a fall that seemed to break his spirit. Have you ever taken a painting class? What are some fun out-of-the-ordinary activities you like to do with friends? - Katie I’m already looking forward to my next class! I can’t recommend the Muse experience enough for a fun date, night out with your friends, family activity (Muse is kid friendly) or birthday party! Right now there’s just one Manhattan location in Tribeca, but there are actually a number of studios in the northeast. It was also a lot of fun to do with a big group of friends because no one really took it too seriously (well, maybe some □ ). I personally find painting to be so relaxing and such a stress reliever. You’re welcome to follow the steps (each class has it’s own theme with a different work of art that you recreate) or you can go totally rogue and paint whatever you want with no judgement. The class was totally reminiscent of the fun I had growing up going to art classes and pottery painting studios, just with an adult twist! I also really like that the experience isn’t too formal. You’re given step-by-step instructions from a professional artist all while having the option of ordering drinks and appetizers from a full bar. It was a B L A S T.Įssentially what Muse does is combine taking a painting class with a restaurant experience. ![]() You can imagine how thrilled I was when Muse reached out offering a private class for me and my friends. I fell in love with Muse Paintbar earlier this spring after taking a painting class with Nick at the Tribeca location ( this is what we painted!) We were looking to switch things up and do something different for date night and omg guys, we had so much fun. Wondering where one can do this in Manhattan? Click through to find out!īig thanks to Jen, Nick, Amanda, Alex, Allie, and Kyle for coming and my Nick for snapping all the photos □ I bet the title of this post caught your attention! Yes, my friends and I did recently indulge in some painting and drinking.
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