Digital artwork by Courtney Hopkinson.
This is the first of four in his “Coffee with Critters” series.
He claims Baroque artist Johannes Vermeer as a major influence.
The series is based on paintings by Vermeer. StelBel’s posting is based on “The Milkmaid”
I like Vermeer.
I watched a half hour piece on Girl with a Pearl Earring. It was all about how he manipulated light. It gave me a new appreciation of his work.
There’s nothing quite like the Houndtucky Derby, is there? The beautiful hats – that is an especially becoming one in Stel Bel’s promotional poster – the mint tulips (non-alcoholic, of course), the pomp and pageantry. Naturally the basset hounds themselves are center stage. Beauty, grace, power, speed, determination, and competitive fire on full display.
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The hat, the ear, the lips – they all come together in this poster. I assume Cleo was the model?
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2 years ago
John Prine, check. Neil Diamond, check. But the only one who seems to be enjoying the third song is Paul. I understand the others could get a bit tired of his enthusiasm.
Yesterday I got to wondering about that Bobby Vee video, for “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes”.
It was pretty racy, for the times… or for a TV appearance. Compare it to an early Beach Party movie.
It was made in 1962, and we didn’t really have staged music videos.
MTV was a distant dream.
…
There were filmed live performances, just bands or singers onstage, shown on TV and in movies… we see a lot of those in clips on YouTube now, plus later videos…
so we forget how unusual this little film would have looked.
…
It turns out that it was made for a system called Scopitone…
not videotape yet, but 16mm films, that were shown in special, coin operated jukeboxes with small screens, in the late 50’s, into the 60’s.
I’ve never seen one, and the whole thing is news to me.
They were installed mostly in bars, or sometimes other entertainment venues… where the films didn’t have to be as “family friendly” as TV content.
….
The performances were lip synched, which is why Bobby Vee seems sort of cavalier about his singing.
I’d say he has a bit of a twinkle in his eye.. laughing at it all.
I think it’s because he knows those bikinis, speedos, and dance moves, and the bare legs kicking in the air, were considered a little risque in 1962.
I remember those!
The first time I saw one was at either the “Canadian National Exhibition” in Toronto, or the “Pacific National Exhibition” in Vancouver. I was a young teenager at the time, and the booth they were in had typical midway type scantily clad women posters as advertising for the content. We “snuck” in (from the perspective of age, the operator, of course, turned a blind eye) and put my quarter in the slot.
Secretariat holds the record to this day of the fastest completion time for the race; 6,600 feet in 119.4 seconds which works out to 55.276 (trc.) feet/sec..
That in turn works out to leaving the starting gate at a little better than 37 1/2 miles per hour and maintaining that speed to the finish line. As we know that didn’t happen, what Secretariat’s top speed was is probably unknown.
You have to wonder, listening to that racetrack announcer, whether Secretariat was having memories of voices like that, as he galloped around the paddock.
Was he happy or sad, or did he even understand, that he wasn’t running races any more?
He probably didn’t miss the saddles, or the weight of the riders, or their means of “encouragement” like bits and crops….
But what about the other horses, or the cheers of the crowd?
…
I don’t know whether he, or any horse, understands the rivalry, or what it means to come in first… other than the humans being happy and giving him treats if he runs fast.
A link to the “National Day” Calendar article on Montana; it includes a list of people from Montana. Some whose names are very well known and some who contributed as much, or more, with less publicity. LINK
Nosy question time.
Have you ever visited Myrna Loy’s grave at Forestvale Cemetery?
See what I mean about beauty, grace, power, and speed? What magnificent creatures!
Too much excitement!
I had no idea that Bassets could move that fast. 😀
Are these songs used for dog training?
Coffee Break
He looks so cozy.
I think it’s cos his stripey skin makes him look like he’s wrapped up in a warm blanket.
Digital artwork by Courtney Hopkinson.
This is the first of four in his “Coffee with Critters” series.
He claims Baroque artist Johannes Vermeer as a major influence.
The series is based on paintings by Vermeer. StelBel’s posting is based on “The Milkmaid”
everybody deserves a coffee break.
I like Vermeer.
I watched a half hour piece on Girl with a Pearl Earring. It was all about how he manipulated light. It gave me a new appreciation of his work.
I love the dog bowl. Nice touch. 😀
My Hero!
The Millinery Shop by Degas
There’s nothing quite like the Houndtucky Derby, is there? The beautiful hats – that is an especially becoming one in Stel Bel’s promotional poster – the mint tulips (non-alcoholic, of course), the pomp and pageantry. Naturally the basset hounds themselves are center stage. Beauty, grace, power, speed, determination, and competitive fire on full display.
The hat, the ear, the lips – they all come together in this poster. I assume Cleo was the model?
John Prine, check. Neil Diamond, check. But the only one who seems to be enjoying the third song is Paul. I understand the others could get a bit tired of his enthusiasm.
From the comments I read, this seems to be from a reunion of sorts, after John was gone and the rest had solo careers.
They were still all close friends… and actually enjoying a chance to play music together, after a long break…
but George was getting annoyed with Paul still acting like the “leader” when they were no longer a group.
…
It’s like getting cranky with your bossy older brother… it happens.
Not in my family cos I’m the bossy older sister… but I’ve seen that expression. LOL
So vat? Ya couldn’t get Elvis already?
Oh! The Houndtucky Derby….
The weather has been so changeable, you could almost forget it’s May.
But the Houndtucky Derby is always a reminder that we’re deep into Spring… and summer is really on the way!
Yay for flowered hats and spring dresses… it’s been such a long winter!
…
The hat on the poster is beautiful….
Our friend Bev had one kind of like that… do you remember, Stel?
I think she bought it from a famous basset millineress.
My hat size is a little bigger than the largest basset size, so I can’t find one quite so pretty for myself.
…
Nonetheless… I’ll dig out my nicest one, to wear on Derby Day, and stream the race…
I may not be going to Houndtucky, but I’ll make some mint tulips and Hot Brown kibble…
,
Anybody want to come over?
i’ll meet you there. and, no need for the scaredy-cat row this time!
Just name the time. I’ll bring some wine.
dark chocolate custard
the only way to fly!
raspberry popover
A little horsing around….
We use expressions like that, and “horseplay” … but how often do you see a horse actually play?
The smarter the animal, the more they play in adulthood.
I HAVE to sleep… but before I go….
Yesterday I got to wondering about that Bobby Vee video, for “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes”.
It was pretty racy, for the times… or for a TV appearance. Compare it to an early Beach Party movie.
It was made in 1962, and we didn’t really have staged music videos.
MTV was a distant dream.
…
There were filmed live performances, just bands or singers onstage, shown on TV and in movies… we see a lot of those in clips on YouTube now, plus later videos…
so we forget how unusual this little film would have looked.
…
It turns out that it was made for a system called Scopitone…
not videotape yet, but 16mm films, that were shown in special, coin operated jukeboxes with small screens, in the late 50’s, into the 60’s.
I’ve never seen one, and the whole thing is news to me.
They were installed mostly in bars, or sometimes other entertainment venues… where the films didn’t have to be as “family friendly” as TV content.
….
The performances were lip synched, which is why Bobby Vee seems sort of cavalier about his singing.
I’d say he has a bit of a twinkle in his eye.. laughing at it all.
I think it’s because he knows those bikinis, speedos, and dance moves, and the bare legs kicking in the air, were considered a little risque in 1962.
I remember those!
The first time I saw one was at either the “Canadian National Exhibition” in Toronto, or the “Pacific National Exhibition” in Vancouver. I was a young teenager at the time, and the booth they were in had typical midway type scantily clad women posters as advertising for the content. We “snuck” in (from the perspective of age, the operator, of course, turned a blind eye) and put my quarter in the slot.
TOPLESS WOMEN ! ! !
So – only the southern parts then?
Superhorse!
magnificent animal!!!
Remembering the glory days. Love watching this!
Secretariat holds the record to this day of the fastest completion time for the race; 6,600 feet in 119.4 seconds which works out to 55.276 (trc.) feet/sec..
That in turn works out to leaving the starting gate at a little better than 37 1/2 miles per hour and maintaining that speed to the finish line. As we know that didn’t happen, what Secretariat’s top speed was is probably unknown.
You have to wonder, listening to that racetrack announcer, whether Secretariat was having memories of voices like that, as he galloped around the paddock.
Was he happy or sad, or did he even understand, that he wasn’t running races any more?
He probably didn’t miss the saddles, or the weight of the riders, or their means of “encouragement” like bits and crops….
But what about the other horses, or the cheers of the crowd?
…
I don’t know whether he, or any horse, understands the rivalry, or what it means to come in first… other than the humans being happy and giving him treats if he runs fast.
Good morning philm poster phans! Makes me want to refuse a mint julep. Well done Stel.
Y’all have a safe day! (((((HuGz!)))))
Montana Lady Day! Yeah!
Cheers, Rita!
YEAH!!!!! MONTANA!
(and i was only going to look for 2 different colored shoes to wear.)
A link to the “National Day” Calendar article on Montana; it includes a list of people from Montana. Some whose names are very well known and some who contributed as much, or more, with less publicity. LINK
Nosy question time.
Have you ever visited Myrna Loy’s grave at Forestvale Cemetery?
nosy question….. no. i know where that (really old) cemetery is, but we’ve never been there. but we’ve been at ”her” theatre.
did you know that Gary Cooper has a bridge named after him? it’s across the Missouri on I-15.
Super duper!
ah yes. national lumpy rug day.—one of my favs
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Fluffy there looks as if she has been hanging out inside a coal bin.
A friend’s cat looked like that.
Mobsters like it too.
what a beautiful poster today, Stel.! love the yellow rose!
very pretty!
The Yellow Rose was my aunt’s favorite.
Gorgeous poster!!
BUNNIES!
If ever there has been one individual destined to post this link, it’s you.