Mona Lisa’s Twin (Shocking finding)

If you know my artwork at all, you know I love abstract art and specifically from the modern era.

But no one can deny the magnificence of the great pieces like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. It is easily one of the most famous paintings in the world.

But did you know that dear Mona had a twin? Covered with multiple layers of dark and cracked varnish she hung abandoned in cavernous museum basements for ages – exactly from 1819 when Prado Museum in Madrid was founded on the base of Spanish royalty’s art collection. You can read more about this on the DailyArtDaily, but here are the highlights.

Original Mona Lisa Twin Painting
Mona Lisa (La Gioconda) – the Prado Museum copy before restoration
 

The Museum assumed it was a bad 16th- or 17th-century copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s original, which dates back to the early 1500s. Everything changed when Prado’s curators decided the painting needed a face lift because it was going on loan to the Louvre. Some X-ray and infrared studies has been executed, and everyone were shocked to find a beautiful landscape hidden beneath the dark paint behind the subject.

What they uncovered was Mona Lisa’s twin. As you can see, after restoring the dark background back to it’s original state, it is almost identical to the famous Mona Lisa.

Mona Lisa's twin
Original Mona Lisa (Left), Mona Lisa’s twin from the Prado Museum after restoration (Right)

 

Even more shocking is that according to the curators the painting was actually executed by an artist in Leonardo da Vinci’s workshop at the same time as the original. Probably it was created by Francesco Melzi, one of Leonardo’s favorite pupils.

Now being one of the most famous paintings in the world, it is also vulnerable to unfortunate amateur and juvenile misrepresentations such as these:

 

Fake Mona Lisa portrait - Epic Fail

Patrick Star from Sponge Bob Square Pants - Mona Lisa fail
People should really find better things to do with their time. :)

… like browsing my beautiful art for sale.

 

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I am exibiting my art at the Art Fair at Queeny Park

I am exhibiting my modern abstract paintings at the Art Fair at Queeny Park April 1-3.

Up to 135 juried artists from 20 or more states, the Art Fair at Queeny Park is one of the most reputable, longest-running art fairs in the bi-state region. Rain or shine, hot or cold weather, relax in the comfort of the climate-controlled Greensfelder Recreation Center. The Art Fair at Queeny Park presents a opportunity for the public to see and purchase original works of fine art and fine craft directly from the artists who create them.

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Art Fair at Queeny Park

Friday, April 1, 2016 5 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, April 2, 2016 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, April 3, 2016 11 AM – 4 PM

550 Weidman Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011

If you are around St. Louis this weekend, come by the art show and say hello!

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New fine art prints for sale on Etsy

I have new fine art prints of some of my most popular pieces on sale on Etsy now. They start at $30 each and are in several sizes. For a limited time you can get 50% off all my prints on Etsy by using coupon code: 2015PRINTSONLY50OFF

Here are some of the prints you can choose from:

red wall art prints by artist Andy Hahn fine art prints by abstract artist Andy Hahn giclee art print by Andy Hahn

Let me know which you like, please comment or socially share below.

 

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“Elements of Abstraction“ – My new art on exhibit

The St. Louis Artist Guild has a new juried show starting Nov. 20 and going through Jan. 02. Elements of Abstraction is an all-media juried exhibition curating works of art that use the elements of art; line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and or color as a main component of the final product.

I was accepted into the exhibit with a new painting (below) titled “Pixelated Memory

blue wood painting Pixelated Memory by artist Andy Hahn

Claire Ashley is the  juror and works as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Contemporary Practices, Drawing and Painting at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Elements of Abstraction
Opening Reception: November 20, 2015
Exhibition Dates: November 20, 2015 – January 2, 2016
Gallery Talk: December 9, 7pm

St. Louis Artist Guild Gallery
12 North Jackson Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105

(at the corner of
Forsyth and Jackson)

If you haven’t see their new gallery space, you should, it is really nice! Here is a pic below from their site.

St. Louis Artist Guild Gallery space

If you are interested in purchasing abstract art from me, check out what I have for sale on Etsy or you can commission art from me as well.

Let me know what you think about my new painting.

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I will be exhibiting in “33October“ juried gallery exhibition

I was recently accepted into the 33October exhibition that will be at The Old Orchard Gallery in historic Webster Groves.

The exhibition is juried by Frieda L. Wheaton, director and curator of the Vaughn Cultural Center, a member of the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Art Advisory Committee; and has been a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Saint Louis Art Museum for over 14 years. The exhibition runs Oct. 23 – 31.

 

Opening Reception

Friday, October 23, from 6:00p-10:00p.

Old Orchard Gallery

39 S. Old Orchard , St. Louis, MO  63119

 

Here are the paintings that I will be displaying.

Abstract Painting 128 by Andy Hahn ArtRed painting Abstract 127 by artist Andy HahnGreen modern art by Andy Hahn - Abstract 131

If you are interested in purchasing let me know or view them in person in the gallery.

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New custom painting for couple I met at Webster Art&Air

I have been super busy ever since I exhibited at Webster Art&Air. I met tons of people who want me to do custom paintings for them here in St. Louis. As a St. Louis artist, it is great to see this much passion and demand for local and modern art. I have been doing, sometimes multiple, art consultations every week, and producing a lot of renderings and working with my collectors to produce one-of-a-kind modern art that is perfect for there homes.

Today I want to share with you some renderings I did for a couple here in St. Louis. They wanted a painting to go over their fireplace in their living room.

Custom art client photo of their living room by Andy Hahn

They wanted a piece that was sized just right and that incorporated some of the colors in the room. I put together these renderings and presented the concepts to them.

My custom art rendering sample by Andy Hahn Andy Hahn commissioned painting rendering St. Louis St. Louis custom art rendering concept for art collector by Andy Hahn Andy Hahn St. Louis artist painting rendering for custom art collector Yellow and blue commissioned painting concept for art collector in St. Louis by Andy Hahn

I will let you know which one they picked and show you the final piece soon.

But for now, please tell me which one you would have picked and why.

And…if you or someone you know needs help getting a piece of art that is just right for their space, please contact me about doing some custom art!

 

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Sneak peak photos of my new art

I have been getting my art ready for the Webster Art&Air show June 5-7. Here are some sneak peaks at some of my new art. My mini panel paintings were very popular at my last show, so here are some photos showing my progress with them.

red canvas art progress photo by Andy Hahn

Here you can see me applying one of the first layers of red paint over the texture I had originally applied.

red canvas art progress photo by Andy Hahn

As I apply each layer, the depth of color and texture really starts to come out.

Modern art abstract multi panels by Andy Hahn

And here is what they look like when hung in your home or office.

What do you think of the finished product? I will be selling these at Webster Art&Air for $95 each, they are nice to combine and mix and match in any configuration on your wall. You can also buy some now in my Etsy store.

How would you display them? Vertically, horizontally, in a bundle of 4 or 6?

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New multi panel art available in my Etsy store…Plus 15% off!

Due to popular demand, I have added multi panel paintings to my Etsy store. Now you can mix and match pieces to make any combination or arrangement you want. These were so popular last fall when I exhibited at the Shaw Art Fair, that I sold out of them.

Modern art abstract multi panels by Andy Hahn

Abstract multiple panel paintings by Andy HahnStarting at just $95 for a single panel, these are a great value. Plus the versatility of them really make them a great find. Hang this art vertically or horizontally or in pairings of four or six to fit any space.

I am thinking about adding additional colors and styles, so let me know what else you would like to see!

Did I mention that everything in my Etsy store is 15% off right now for a limited time? Visit my Etsy store for all the details.

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Art&Air, here I come!

I will be exhibiting my modern abstract art this June in Webster Groves, Missouri at the Art&Air art fair.

Art&Air is one of the best art fairs in the Midwest, attracting artists from over 23 states. This year it was juried by John Nagel, Executive Director, International Photography Hall of Fame, Rachel Kranzberg-Miller, award-winning jewelry, with degrees in painting and fashion design, Anne Murphy, former Executive Director of the Saint Louis Artists’ Guild, gallery director, and artist and Yael Shomroni, Peer Juror, ceramist, potter, and active art fair exhibitor.

The 12th Annual Art&Air, the Webster Arts Fair, June 5-7, 2015, is set on the oak-shaded grounds of Webster University/Eden Theological Seminary in the heart of historic Webster Groves, Missouri (63119), just 10 minutes west of downtown St. Louis.

June 5-7, 2015
12th Annual Art&Air
Webster Groves, Missouri

 

Here is a sneak peak into some of the art I will be displaying:

 

Red Modern Abstract Art Painting 127 by Andy Hahn

Splatter style abstract painting #128 by Andy Hahn, orange and blue drips

Green, blue and orange modern abstract art 125 Painting by Andy Hahn

 

Art&Air, the Webster Arts Fair, a one-of-a-kind fine arts fair, is set in the beautiful park setting of Eden Theological Seminary, in the heart of historic Webster Groves, Missouri. It is conveniently located near Downtown St.Louis and Clayton. Art&Air, continually noted as a favorite fair among artists, because of unmatched hospitality and amenities, showcases many varieties of art, while offering delectable food, top-notch musical performances, and unique creative activities for the whole family.

 

Art&Air Webster Groves Art Fair

 

Each year, over 110 juried artists participate at Art&Air, which is often noted as one of the best art fairs in the Midwest. The artists come from across the U.S. and Canada, with a third of them coming from outside the St. Louis metropolitan area.

I am really looking forward to the show. I had a lot of fun last year at the Shaw Art Fair, and this one should be fun too.

Come by and say hello, these are a great opportunity for me to see my collectors in person.

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My modern art featured in St. Louis At Home magazine

My abstract painting was featured in the spring issue of St. Louis At Home Magazine.

 

Andy Hahn art in St. Louis At Home magazine cover

I was contacted to submit paintings for a section they call Get The Look, where they feature mostly local artisans and furniture and design boutiques that have fabulous examples that are on trend with the feature articles of that issue.

 

Andy Hahn art in St. Louis At Home magazine inside

This issue also featured their 2015 St. Louis At Home Architect and Design Awards. You can also see my art in the online section of the magazine.

Andy Hahn art in St. Louis At Home magazine spread

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My painting that they featured, Abstract 151 has since sold. If you are interested in something in a similar style, browse my abstract art or consider a piece of custom art, where I can match this exact style to your unique space.

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