Two Fighting Hummingbirds
Jack Feldman Stockton, California, United States Title: Two Fighting Hummingbirds. Created by JACK FELDMAN AMERICAN MASTER ARTIST. This is information every selling artist should know. STILL STOLEN... but not forgotten... After 26 years (1986-2012) this small 7x7 inch pocket-size painting on panel remains listed with the national and international registries for stolen fine art paintings. WHEN IT WAS STOLEN... In 1986, "Two Fighting Hummingbirds" was entered into a recognized national magazine's wildlife art contest. "Two Fighting Hummingbirds" was accepted, judged, selected and published as the 19th winner from 239 entries in the January/February 1986 issue of the magazine, "Wildlife Art News". A SURPRISE REPLY...after the contest... When "Two Fighting Hummingbirds" did not find its way home, long distance phone calls of inquiry were made to the magazine, requesting the painting's return. THE RESULTS WERE...the magazine said... "It did not know about the painting or where the painting was, also they have no system to track its location." Now knowing about the lost painting, denied any responsibility for its care and return. Stating, "There is no more that we can do." THE END RESULT... the stolen art is still stolen. Exhibiting my art I have had 5 paintings STOLEN. ARTIST TAKE HEED ! You can see the angry Jeerers, and the peaceful protesters. Dad asks if we see this today? Created in 1966, not long after the Selma to Montgomery March, Dad's "America Today Series" still holds true. Jack Feldman's "America Today Series" a social commentary. The Original Overlay Collage was created in 1966 during very difficult times. These thought provoking Silkscreen Prints are hand signed and numbered by the artist. Unfortunately the original collage piece was lost, thankfully we have these "Silkscreen" Prints (only 80 exist). Both the jeerers and the protesters are a continuous line, Dad never lifted the pencil from the paper. J
My Father often talks about Picasso, describing his life and his work. I'd like to share this video for those who wonder how much money there is in art, and for those that doubt if ever really happens. Something to think about...... J
I guess we have to practice a bit more, but I felt it was important to simply get Dad's information up online.
Thanks for visiting, please check out the website too www.jackfeldmansfineart.com ! all my best Jeff "Little Sorrow" Oil on canvas 16" X 20" won 1st Prize, "Best Painting of Exhibition" and 1st Prize, "Most Popular Painting of Exhibition" at the De Young Museum, S.F. in the 1950's = History of this very special Carved Stone Art Piece = Story told to Jack by Claire Farber, who lived in China as a young woman. Clair's Father was sailing on the yellow river to Peking, China. His boat was attacked by pirates, there was shooting and Clair's Father grabbed the boat's Captain to save his life. The Captain later showed his deep appreciation by gifting Clair's Father with a set of six carved stone panels, of which this is one. = As an admirer of Jack's art, Claire gifted Jack with one of her treasured panels. = Gift to Jack Feldman from Gus & Claire Farber, Diamond Jewelers / Grant Ave. San Francisco, CA. Patrons & Owners of Jack Feldman's Oil on Canvas 16" X 20" "Little Sorrow" = Also commissioned a Wall Painting over their bed "Cherry Blossoms" (Cherry Boughs with Blossoms).
Dad's Logo, Initially was created during his Universe Series, in the 1980's, almost as a planet like Saturn. Later he changed it to show birds wings in flight, because of the wildlife work he is very fond of. Over the years the logo has changed a bit, even though it was created in the 1980's, Dad has gone back through much of his art and added this very personal mark to them. We spent days together, recently, making videos, adding the logo and signature, and documenting his study materials. Even these, small and large, scraps of paper with sketches and study work may someday be important. best J
I'm finding these wonderful "studies" that Dad created, and realize now the lengths he went through to learn his subjects. The time, effort, and energy that went into each of these "studies" must have taken many hours. I know many of these were compiled at "The Academy of Science" in San Francisco, where the scientist allowed Dad to actually go in the back rooms and help himself to any material he needed. (See "In the Eye of the Beholder - Dolly Varden Trout Painting)
Going through my father's art, it's fun to find the "Old Stuff", many are in great shape after being stored for a lifetime. This one is going strong at 69 years. "My First Oil Painting - June 1949". My father at 19 years old in art school, given a four year scholarship at "The Art League of California". J's Teacher Thomas Leighton, a portrait and figure artist from Canada & England who moved to California. Dad says a true friend. (Dad became a teacher here too.)
This is a vine charcoal drawing made in preparation for a life-size portrait painting to be installed into the then proposed ALICE EASTWOOD HALL OF BOTANY to be created in San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Park. The painting was never completed...the ALICE EASTWOOD HALL OF BOTANY was never built.
A WORLD RENOWNED WOMAN BOTANIST, ALICE EASTWOOD left her small bed to become dressed and have her snow white hair gently combed by an attending friend, only minutes before resting again on the edge of that same warm bed for each sitting of this portrait study... her final portrait, completed three months before her peaceful and endless journey. ALICE SHARED ALBUMS of PHOTOS and MEMORIES of her many famous naturalist friends and her very personal botanical discovery experiences, as we enjoyed our friendly visits. Alice also mentioned that her favorite flower was the beautiful large red rhododendron from the rhododendron gardens in San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Park, near the California Academy of Sciences, where she spent many productive years furthering her botanical studies and increasingly adding new discoveries and knowledge to the world's science of botany. To Alice's delight, I brought that beautiful large red rhododendron flower to her daily throughout our sittings. In return I always received the warmest of smiles and a very gentle thank you, as she sat again for her portrait study... and knowingly, her final portrait. Upon viewing the portrait study Alice commented, "What a beautiful portrait, I truly love it, thank you...and also... thank you for bringing to me my favorite rhododendron flowers. They are very special to me." Title: "KATRINA" NEW ORLEANS - AUG.29, 2005 Created by JACK FELDMAN AMERICAN MASTER ARTIST This disastrous and important national event is still unsettled, and continues to create a vicious and on-going national stir to this very day - Wed. September 12, 2012. A NEW NATIONAL ICON for those who care. An important world viewed social commentary painting of the popular "AMERICA TODAY" ART SERIES. "KATRINA" a lone survivor, with a broken pair of well used eyeglasses and a lovingly worn simple old-gold wedding band..."wrapped only in the symbol and security of American beliefs and promises"... the harsh and distant calls of the uninvited, yet oncoming, ruckus droves of both human scavengers and scavenger crows can still to be fearfully heard and seen until this day. Today, it is perfectly clear to All Aware People of the World and especially American Citizens: "POLITICAL WORDS TRULY SPOKE MUCH LOUDER ... THAN POLITICALLY UNFULFILLED PROMISES AND DEEDS"...in Katrina's unforgettable year and date of August 29, 2005. Those lucky enough to live through this catastrophic storm, many did not, are not refugees...they are survivors, they are us...they are Americans Citizens... asking only to be helped and treated as, we were all taught since childhood to believe, we are all equal American Citizens. Katrina's Subtitle: "HELP IS ON THE WAY." ( President George W. Bush said that? Do you REMEMBER?) For many help is still unseen and still on the way. Sept.12,2012. (Dad says "help is still on the way! people are still waiting!" Nov. 9, 2019) |
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