] Drawn by the Brush: Oil Sketches by Peter Paul Rubens is
] the first exhibition in the United States to present a
] comprehensive survey of Rubens's oil sketches. Painted in
] preparation for other, larger works, including
] tapestries, altarpieces, engravings, sculptures, and
] ceiling paintings, these small, engaging sketches were
] completed entirely by the artist's own hand; they are
] thus a direct record of the artist's creative process, an
] intimate glimpse of the original spark of inspiration.
] Rubens (1577-1640) was a man of broad talents and
] interests; he was immensely successful as a diplomat,
] entrepreneur, and artist in service to powerful patrons
] across Europe. Drawn by the Brush provides today's
] viewers with a window into the fertile imagination of
] this master, revealing his artistic passion, spontaneity,
] and spirit of invention.

Rubens is my favorite painter. This exhibit is currently in Connecticut, then will be in Berkeley from March through May, and then go to its final stop in Ohio. I'm going to try and see it in Berkeley when I'm there in early March for the Game Developers Conference. If anyone would like to go with me, let me know!

Elonka :)