Francesco Guardi Painting

Painting from the Church dell'Agnello Raffaele in Venice for the story of Tobias.  
Scene: Tobias while fishing with the archangel Raphael.

The Vigilia di San Pietro by Canaletto

Canaletto was one of the greatest painters ever, he was born in Venice and painted numerous works of his beautiful hometown. This superb work of art is of the Church of San Pietro di Castello in Venice.

 

 

Waiting for Guests by Lamplight by Ma Lin

Painted circa 1250 during the Song Dynasty with ink and colors on silk.

Literature Pick #6

The Ivy Cottage Mystery 

by Arthur Morrison from Chronicles of Martin Hewitt

This is a brilliantly written detective story in the style of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.

Aert van der Neer painting

 

View by Moonlight by Aert van der Neer (1645)

Favorite Actress Showcase #1: Christine Lakin

 I've been a fan of Lakin since I was 12 years old watching her on Step by Step, her talent and beauty were abundant. Since her masterful work as the tomboyish Al Lambert on the aforementioned sitcom she's been busy acting in many other roles, including guest spots on 3rd Rock from the Sun, Touched by an Angel, CSI: Miami, Bones, NCIS, Melissa & Joey, and she has a recurring role as Joyce Kinney on Family Guy. Plus she's been in a couple movies that star the legendary Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and every movie The Rock makes is good. From the pictures in this post it's obvious to all that she also happens to be one of the world's best gorgeous woman.

 

 

 

Quotable

"Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach." - Marcus Aurelius

Winter in Switzerland

Winter in Switzerland by Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823–1900)

A beautiful painting from the brilliant Hudson River School artist, this is a powerful awe-inspiring work of art.