Inspiration from Old, Dead, White Guy

Inspiration from Old, Dead, White Guy

September 21st, 2009 @ 12:15 pm by Mrs. Lamb
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So Miss Snapdragon wrote about her van Gogh inspired wedding ideas and I really identified with her. Since I began to have serious grown-up dreams about my wedding, I’ve always associated my ideas with a particular painting. Snappy’s van Gogh happens to be my John Singer Sargent.

My favorite painting of his, “Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose”, embodied what I felt like was a perfect, ethereal, Gatsby-esque, summer, dream wedding. I wanted fireflies, gardens, and those gorgeous lanterns.

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Since I’m decidedly not having a summer, garden wedding, I’ve gone back to Sargent for more inspiration.

I want at least one bridal portrait of me to feel like this:

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I want my bridesmaids to feel strong and beautiful in black dresses they love:

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I want our reception to have a little of this:

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And perhaps cocktail reception lighting could have this kind of glow:

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Do particular artists inspire your wedding style? Or has a particular painting inspired any aspect of your wedding?

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15 Responses to “Inspiration from Old, Dead, White Guy”

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FlipFlopBride (message) 1,437 posts, Bumble bee

Nothing in my wedding inspired by a painting - yet……but whenever I’m envisioning colors for a room in the house, or decor, different paintings always pop into mind. Especially Matisse. Bright colors! And Dali and Van Gogh.

9/21/09 @ 12:21 pm (reply)

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lavenderpug (message) 284 posts, Helper bee

i think that’s such a lovely and creative source of inspiration. those paintings speak volumes. thanks for sharing!

9/21/09 @ 12:27 pm (reply)

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HugsKissesLadyBugsBride (message) 361 posts, Helper bee

These are really fantastic inspiration photos!!

9/21/09 @ 12:37 pm (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

what awesome inspiration portraits for your wedding! i get so excited when i find inspiration pics that are exactly what i’ve been looking for.

9/21/09 @ 1:03 pm (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

Great inspiration I love it!

9/21/09 @ 1:12 pm (reply)

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Miss_Carmel (message) 316 posts, Helper bee

Yummm…I love how you’re using art to inspire your wedding. I love weddings that have the Great Gatsby feel to them.

9/21/09 @ 1:27 pm (reply)

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nowmrswhite

I went to a Sargent in Italy exhibit at the Denver Art Museum a few years ago and was amazed by his talent. Such beautiful portraits… and his use of light makes Kinkade look kitschy.

9/21/09 @ 1:56 pm (reply)

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voomie24 (message) 101 posts, Blushing bee

Madame X is one of my favorite paintings of all time!

9/21/09 @ 2:29 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

i love your style, lamb!

9/21/09 @ 4:59 pm (reply)

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yellowstone (message) 4 posts, Wannabee

I love the first painting too, esp. the colors . . Did you know Sargent later in life called it Tarnation, Silly, Silly Pose? I think he was tired of everyone liking it better than his favorite, Madame X.

9/21/09 @ 6:20 pm (reply)

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Miss Giraffe (message) 4,216 posts, Honey bee

Matisse could inspire me any day! The colors, the composition. Yum!

9/21/09 @ 10:12 pm (reply)

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Adriana26 (message) 348 posts, Helper bee

What an awesome way to convey a certain “feel” that you want for your wedding!

9/22/09 @ 3:15 am (reply)

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Miss Lamb (message) 970 posts, Busy bee

I love the strength of Sargent’s portraits. Art was my second major in undergrad and I feel like I could design weddings around paintings all day long. I agree with a lot of posters, Matisse paintings would be excellent sources of inspiration! Another favorite of mine would work as well - Degas - mmmmm, can you just imagine the movement, the muted colors, the ballet???

9/22/09 @ 12:18 pm (reply)

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