Boy playing at marbles, Jacob Gole

Jacob Gole printmaking artist. Born 1670, Amsterdam. Died January 29, 1724, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Place and period of activity: Amsterdam, from 1681 to 1724. As an artist making illustrations for coloring books I have an interest in the illustration throughout Continue reading Boy playing at marbles, Jacob Gole

A ship, Reinier Nooms, 1650 – 1664

Reinier Nooms (c. 1623 – 1664), also known as Zeeman (Dutch for “sailor”), was a maritime painter known for his highly detailed paintings and etchings of ships. Nooms was probably born and died in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As an artist Continue reading A ship, Reinier Nooms, 1650 – 1664

An interview with Color Book Artist Pippa Rossi in Café Rouge, Greenwich London U.K. in the spring of 2015.

We know you as the artist of the Lost Garden Coloring Book and would like to ask what inspires you as an artist? Nature and the old masters, whose work can be seen in museums. Not only paintings inspire me Continue reading An interview with Color Book Artist Pippa Rossi in Café Rouge, Greenwich London U.K. in the spring of 2015.

Costumes Parisien 1832

Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costumes Parisiens, 10 octobre 1832, Coiffure ornée, Nargeot, 1832 As an artist making illustrations for coloring books I have an interest in the illustration throughout time. In the pipparossi.com blog series a Journey through Continue reading Costumes Parisien 1832

Leo Gestel, Drawing for Baudelaire’s L’Albatros

Leo Gestel (Dutch, 1881-1941). Like Piet Mondrian, he was an important artist of Dutch modernism. Leo Gestel worked in cubism, expressionism, futurism and postimpressionism. Work in Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, Alkmaar, Drents Museum, Assen, Museum De Hallen, Haarlem, Frans Hals Museum, Continue reading Leo Gestel, Drawing for Baudelaire’s L’Albatros

Pippa Rossi exhibits 19th century fashion Engraving

In a Journey through time in illustrations Pippa Rossi explores artworks from the past. As a contemporary coloring book artist I have an interest in the works of other artists.                   Five Continue reading Pippa Rossi exhibits 19th century fashion Engraving

Welcome to the preview of Lost Birds coloring book by Pippa Rossi

See this new drawing of a magical bird. The illustration for the coloring book was made end of June 2015 by Pippa. Lost Birds coloring book will be soon available for pre order on Amazon and will be published in Continue reading Welcome to the preview of Lost Birds coloring book by Pippa Rossi