“Pippa’s “Artists” presentations are so very informative and enlightening. She is so educated on her subject matter. We enjoy her talks every time she comes!”

— Carla Venti, Activity Director, Harvest Hill Retirement Community, Lebanon, NH

Art Talks

Rembrandt Van Rijn (1606 - 1669): Born at the dawn of the Dutch Golden Age Rembrandt drew from the Renaissance and Baroque influences of his time, blending them into a highly expressive style. In his portraits and biblical paintings he employed ligh — Rembrandt Van Rijn (1606 - 1669): Born at the dawn of the Dutch Golden Age Rembrandt drew from the Renaissance and Baroque influences of his time, blending them into a highly expressive style. In his portraits and biblical paintings he employed light and color to evoke the depths of human emotion and complexity.

Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675): A painter of the Dutch Golden Age, Vermeer is celebrated for his paintings of women in domestic interiors and his masterly treatment of light. Like his contemporaries, Vermeer often included symbols of spiritual or soc — Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675): A painter of the Dutch Golden Age, Vermeer is celebrated for his paintings of women in domestic interiors and his masterly treatment of light. Like his contemporaries, Vermeer often included symbols of spiritual or social guidance to remind us that life is transient.

The Hudson River School (1826 - 1872): In the mid-19th-century painters of the Hudson River School evolved into the first formal American art movement. Influenced by Romanticism, these artists were compelled to illustrate the dynamism of the America — The Hudson River School (1826 - 1872): In the mid-19th-century painters of the Hudson River School evolved into the first formal American art movement. Influenced by Romanticism, these artists were compelled to illustrate the dynamism of the American landscape for an eager international audience.

Edgar Degas (1834 - 1917): Although Degas is associated with the French impressionists he never fully subscribed to their practice of "plein air painting." Both a genius and a complicated curmudgeon, he is best known for his eloquent portrayals of — Edgar Degas (1834 - 1917): Although Degas is associated with the French impressionists he never fully subscribed to their practice of "plein air painting." Both a genius and a complicated curmudgeon, he is best known for his eloquent portrayals of hard-working ballerinas and figures of the Parisian demimonde.

James McNeil Whistler (1834 - 1903): The creator of "Whistler's Mother," one of America's most iconic paintings, actually spent his entire adult life in London. As a proponent of the “Aesthetic Movement" Whistler lead a colorful, often querulous publ — James McNeil Whistler (1834 - 1903): The creator of "Whistler's Mother," one of America's most iconic paintings, actually spent his entire adult life in London. As a proponent of the “Aesthetic Movement" Whistler lead a colorful, often querulous public life, painting society portraits, and mingling with the likes of Oscar Wilde, Monet and Degas.

Winslow Homer (1836 - 1910):
Homer began his career as a lithographer for Harper's Weekly and was soon embedded in the Union Army producing war images for the public. His first paintings based on civil war lithographs were well received. Homer’s matu — Winslow Homer (1836 - 1910): Homer began his career as a lithographer for Harper's Weekly and was soon embedded in the Union Army producing war images for the public. His first paintings based on civil war lithographs were well received. Homer’s mature works are focused on ordinary people negotiating either land or sea, and possess an emotional weight that is amplified by his technical brilliance.

Edward Hopper (1882 - 1967): Hopper is known for his portraits and cityscapes that reveal the isolation and shadow side of 20th century America. Despite the dominance of abstract expressionism during his career, Hopper's graceful realism and enigmati — Edward Hopper (1882 - 1967): Hopper is known for his portraits and cityscapes that reveal the isolation and shadow side of 20th century America. Despite the dominance of abstract expressionism during his career, Hopper's graceful realism and enigmatic stories on canvas resonated with his public and continue to fascinate us.

Mark Chagall 1887 - 1985
Chagall arrived in Paris in 1910 as a young artist from a Russian shtetl. He quickly embraced Cubism, Fauvism and Surrealism, the newly minted tools of modern art, and blended Jewish folk themes into his compositions. Through — Mark Chagall 1887 - 1985 Chagall arrived in Paris in 1910 as a young artist from a Russian shtetl. He quickly embraced Cubism, Fauvism and Surrealism, the newly minted tools of modern art, and blended Jewish folk themes into his compositions. Throughout the 20th Century, Chagall created powerful dream images. His oeuvre includes large scale works in major public spaces as well as paintings in important museums.

Georgia O’Keeffe (1887 - 1986): O'Keeffe is considered "the Mother of American Modernism." She was fiercely independent by nature, and eluded stylistic categorizations. Her paintings of flowers and desert landscapes continue to captivate a diverse an — Georgia O’Keeffe (1887 - 1986): O'Keeffe is considered "the Mother of American Modernism." She was fiercely independent by nature, and eluded stylistic categorizations. Her paintings of flowers and desert landscapes continue to captivate a diverse and passionate following.

Norman Rockwell (1894 - 1978): A painter and popular Saturday Evening Post illustrator, Rockwell brought Americans together throughout the 20th Century with his virtuoso technique and affectionate interpretations of their country. Beneath his charism — Norman Rockwell (1894 - 1978): A painter and popular Saturday Evening Post illustrator, Rockwell brought Americans together throughout the 20th Century with his virtuoso technique and affectionate interpretations of their country. Beneath his charismatic imagery lies a layer of compassionate reporting that gives the work its gravitas.

Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984):
Adams developed innovative techniques to create wider tonal range in black and white photography. His elegant portraits of the American West and its national parks heightened public awareness of the need to protect natura — Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984): Adams developed innovative techniques to create wider tonal range in black and white photography. His elegant portraits of the American West and its national parks heightened public awareness of the need to protect natural habitats. Adams became an advocate for environmental conservation and a founding member of the Sierra Club.

Andrew Wyeth (1917 - 2009): Wyeth painted from his seasonal homes in Maine and Pennsylvania, rarely traveling elsewhere. The two locations provided all he needed to create his haunting landscapes and portraits. Wyeth takes us beyond realism to explor — Andrew Wyeth (1917 - 2009): Wyeth painted from his seasonal homes in Maine and Pennsylvania, rarely traveling elsewhere. The two locations provided all he needed to create his haunting landscapes and portraits. Wyeth takes us beyond realism to explore the mysteries of the human psyche and the physical world.

Pippa's art talks are both entertaining and educational. It is great to experience an artist's work in such a concentrated way. Pippa is very professional and a pleasure to work with.

Bobbi Trombley, Activities, Valley Terrace Assisted Living Wilder, VT