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Wayne Thiebaud: Beyond the Cakes
He made a name for himself painting pastries and other everyday objects, but his other work--cartoons and cityscapes--showcase the scope of his talents. (3:34)
Produced by: Ryan R. Reed, Molly Roberts and Brian Wolly
Related:
Wayne Thiebaud Is Not a Pop Artist
He's best known for his bright paintings of pastries and cakes, but they represent only a slice of the American master's work
February 2011 |
By Cathleen McGuigan
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Comments (7)
While I wasn’t an art major, my heart skipped a beat when I realized that Wayne Thiebaud taught at the University I attended. The following quarter, I found myself sitting in his class, understanding the phrase, “art for art’s sake”, at bit more clearly. I extend my gratitude to Mr. Thiebaud whose dedication provided an avenue for his students to simply learn to learn. My devotion continued in 1998 when my husband and I ventured to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to be in the presence of Mr. Thiebaud and his paintings of The City aka San Francisco. Twenty years have passed since I sat in Professor Thiebaud’s class, making Cathleen McGruigan’s article {“Wayne Thiebaud Is Not a Pop Artist”} ” icing on the `most delicious’ cake”! Wayne Thiebaud’s love for art shines through with the little heart that he draws before he signs his name on his work.
Posted by H Villa on February 4,2011 | 08:13 PM
A real pleasure!
Posted by Mhonis on February 4,2011 | 07:31 AM
First of all, there is the intense joy in meeting his painting. Then, there is the soul of art in his work, something that helps us orient ourselves in the midst of all things called art today.
Posted by Robert Stanley on January 30,2011 | 02:03 PM
I grew up knowing Wayne Thiebaud through my father Patrick Dullanty. As a strugling artist myself, I try to gleen techniques whenever I can. Personaly knowing Wayne does not change the fact that to have a great american artist with us today and not having to wait till their dead three hundred years to be apriciated is an honor I will always cherish. I never was able to take classes from Wayne but I study his style and use his great body of work as lessons learned.
Posted by Kevin Dullanty on January 23,2011 | 11:58 PM
Great article and wonderful video (not long enough!) about one of my favorite artists. We only have a few of his paintings in DC...any chance an exhibition of many of his works will be presented here, such as was done with John Singer Sargent and Georgia O'Keeffe?
Posted by Paul H. Parent on January 23,2011 | 07:10 PM
I love Thiebaud and really enjoyed seeing his work this summer. Thank you for the great insights into this fascinating painter.
Posted by Kat Wynveen on January 23,2011 | 07:03 PM
He is a Sacramento Treasure...
Posted by ted strutz on January 21,2011 | 11:26 PM