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    Picture of the Day and B'days for August 11

    on August 11, 1956, 44-year-old abstract artist Jackson Pollock died in car crash. How much is his work worth today? The answer in today's picture.


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    Roadside Works of Art

    The Florida Highwaymen were 26 African-American artists who traveled the state in the '50s and '60s selling paintings along the roadside. Ignored at the time, today their works are highly sought-after collectibles.


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    Gino De Luca

    Gino De Luca is living proof that you can become more creative as you age.


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    Donna Dewberry Grows Bolder With One Stroke

    She was a stay-at-home mom who had an idea. A simple, easy way for millions to create beautiful works of art. Seemingly overnight, Donna Dewberry and her One Stroke painting technique became a huge hit on PBS and QVC.


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    Bobby Goldsboro

    After putting his other passions on the backburner for more than 20 years, legendary singer/songwriter Bobby Goldsboro started growing bolder and taking chances with his life and career and started painting.


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    Jane Seymour

    She's a major TV and movie star, but actress Jane Seymour says it's painting that helped save her life.


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    Norman Rockwell

    Born: Feb. 3, 1894
    Died: Nov. 8, 1978
    His paintings and illustrations are known the world-over for their look at everyday life in early 20th century America.


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    Ageless Art: Harold Garde

    If there's anyone to hold up as an example of Growing Bolder, it's Harold Garde. Now in his 80s, Harold has been painting for more than five decades. His creative process is stronger and better than ever, and his work will grab your attention.


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    His Moment to Shine

    For decades, Harold Garde painted at night after returning from his day job. Respected by the art community, Garde never achieved the kind of widespread critical and commercial success that many thought he deserved. Until now.


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    Lifelong Learning Minute: Artist Harold Garde

    At age 85, Harold says he's keenly aware that time is more precious than ever. But he refuses to spend less of it experimenting and taking chances. Luckily for us, he continues to discover new ways to create eye-popping works of art.


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    Brushing up: A primer in exterior painting

    Spring is right around the corner and along with cleaning up, plenty of people spruce up their homes with a new coat of paint. Here are a couple of tips told through a real life experience... When I was young, in the 70s, my...

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    Best of the Rest: Breakaway

    This is an edited version of "Breakaway," one of the films that inspired Roger McGuinn to make his short film, "Eight Miles High." It was made in 1966 by Bruce Conner and features dancer and choreographer Toni Basil.


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    Remembering...

    My parents lived through the depression and survived because of the many skills they had...and...

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    A Brush With Greatness

    The following is an excerpt from Ruth Hamilton's autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga." She wrote the book at age 90. In the coming weeks, GrowingBolder.com will publish Ruth's description of her trip to Europe in the summer of 1937. As the people of the...

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    Two Voices Separated by 1 Generation

    PAINT ME A PRETTY PICTURE I had tried to take classes for years but every time I did the memory of that art room from long ago stopped me cold. I knew I had it in me to take advantage of what was offered in other rooms like that but the memories...

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    5 Questions With: Eileen Miller

    Eileen Miller's daughter Kim suffers from autism, but the two are now working together to prove that art is a universal language that can unlock the amazing gifts that those with autism have.


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    Join the Growing Bolder Comeback Tour

    What did you used to do that you miss? What did you want to do but never had the opportunity to...

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    Never Too Late

    If you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.


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    Home on the Range

    My stove got a workout over the past week and half for the holidays. I've been an empty-nester...

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    Oleda Baker: A Model for Lifelong Learning

    Oleda Baker is a former supermodel who's never had a facelift, yet still looks half her age. Her looks will dazzle, her resolve will empower and her example will forever alter your image of aging!


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    Bobby Goldsboro: Musical Colors

    Throughout his prolific career, he has sold millions and millions of records, written best-selling children's books and hosted a national TV show. As he nears 70, you'd think the legendary Bobby Goldsboro would be slowing down. Think again.


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    Sigrid Olsen

    She lost the fashion line bearing her name and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Instead of backing down, the indomitable Sigrid Olsen is launching a new career and a new life.


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    The Horse Painter

    Meet a woman who is using old-fashioned techniques to restore antique carousel horses. She says each horse has its own personality and she's just trying to let each one shine through the decades of neglect.


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    The Faces That Made Norman Rockwell Famous

    Norman Rockwell was our nation's most beloved artist. He had always used professional models until he moved next door to the Edgerton family. Their faces are immortalized in some of the artist's most beloved works.


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    Bob Dylan's New Art

    Bob Dylan is best known for his scratchy voice and deep lyrics, but now, this singer-songwriter-poet-artist is showing off some new art in the United Kingdom.


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    Pick Up a Brush and Paint!

    Who says you need training to be an artist? Earl Nash is completely self-taught and he wouldn't have it any other way. Find out how you can discover your inner Picasso and put your passion on the canvas.


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    Innovative American Artist Dies

    Robert Rauschenberg has died at the age of 82. The artist found fame - and controversy - with his stunning and colorful paintings and sculptures.


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    Pick Up a Brush and Paint!

    Earl Nash picked up a paintbrush in his later years and began a wonderful love affair with his art. He won the admiration of many who were touched by the works of this humble artisan, and left his mark on the world.



 

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