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		<title>Boston Art~ A Promise of Light</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:14:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melody The Artist</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The velvet darkness of winter inspires in me awe and appreciation for Light. I wanted to suggest these ruminations in the painting, Radiant Vessel. Surrounded by regal, deep tones, the mysterious glowing vessel captures and holds the light.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melodytheartist.wordpress.com&blog=4509143&post=706&subd=melodytheartist&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Accessible Works of Art ~Winter&#8217;s Passage II, Prints and Notecards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter’s Passage II is a wintry view of Gloucester, MA from one of her many hills. Little houses seem to hunker down against the blustery weather. Winter’s Passage II, is available as an Open Edition Print and as Handmade Note Cards http://MelodyTheArtist.com/shop<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melodytheartist.wordpress.com&blog=4509143&post=698&subd=melodytheartist&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Affordable Art ~The Arts and Crafts Heritage</title>
		<link>http://melodytheartist.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/affordable-art-an-arts-crafts-heritage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though noble in its aspirations, the Arts &#38; Crafts Movement fell short in its homeland. The cost of hand-hewn goods was prohibitive for all but the wealthiest class. It took American ingenuity to advance a unique combination of machined elements and hand finish.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melodytheartist.wordpress.com&blog=4509143&post=687&subd=melodytheartist&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Thanksgiving Blessings</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:05:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this time of reflection, I am very grateful that I pursued the Artist’s life.  Painting transforms feelings into decorative motifs that enrich the lives of others. Wishing you warm Thanksgiving Blessings, and hoping they make you smile.
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		<title>Painting Light~ Mysteries</title>
		<link>http://melodytheartist.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/painting-light-mysteries/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Light is has an infinite repertoire of color combination. For many artists, capturing the essence of light is much like the searching for the Holy Grail. <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melodytheartist.wordpress.com&blog=4509143&post=671&subd=melodytheartist&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Artist in Amsterdam~ The Leliegracht</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before visiting The Netherlands, I was convinced that skies in Dutch paintings were invented, but they actually do look this way. The cumulus clouds mean that weather can change quickly, from sun to rain in an instant. For a landscape painter, small studies work best.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melodytheartist.wordpress.com&blog=4509143&post=663&subd=melodytheartist&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Calling~ Boston International Fine Art Show</title>
		<link>http://melodytheartist.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/calling-boston-international-fine-art-show/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Called by the shofar, Cupid is poised, surrounded by a leafy Arcadian memento. A quiver of brushes is at his disposal; his gaze is firm and his aim will not falter. He will always be Cupid, answering the call, inspiring acts of beauty and love.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melodytheartist.wordpress.com&blog=4509143&post=656&subd=melodytheartist&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Boston Artist&#8217;s Inspiration~ Harvest Suite</title>
		<link>http://melodytheartist.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/boston-artists-inspiration-harvest-suite/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:43:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Harvest Suite may not reveal its Breton roots to the viewer but the painting’s 
agreeable color, texture and simplicity nourishes the visual appetite.
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		<title>On Color~ Yellow</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:28:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A solitary color is present in the oil painting Yellow, yet the variations in value and chroma stimulate one another to cause an infinite array of subordinate hues. <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melodytheartist.wordpress.com&blog=4509143&post=648&subd=melodytheartist&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Painting Autumn&#8217;s Hues~</title>
		<link>http://melodytheartist.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/painting-autumns-hues/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The oil painting, Hues of Autumn cultivates our positive emotions by its buoyant design. The verticality of the picture combined with high major key and wide chromatic range engage our attention, its contrasts seeding our exuberance. <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=melodytheartist.wordpress.com&blog=4509143&post=644&subd=melodytheartist&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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