In July 2009, I went to London with my dad. We were there for just three days, and we lucked out because I saw a poster on the underground for an exhibition at the Royal Academy - John William Waterhouse. He is quite literally my absolute favourite artist (well, he's fighting it out with Botticelli for the top spot), and I was so thrilled to see all his works all located in one spot. I find his works really do something for me, and inspire me to no end. Here are some of my favourites, even though I like all of them.
Circe offering the cup to Ulysses. Oh that Circe, she was quite the woman. 
The Lady of Shalott - this one is my absolute favourite. I stood in front of this painting for a very long time and may or may not have shed a tear for her. Poor thing. Lying, robed in snowy white
That loosely flew to left and right
The leaves upon her falling light
Thro' the noises of the night
She floated down to Camelot:
And as the boat-head wound along
The willowy hills and fields among
They heard her singing her last song
The Lady of Shalott
Enchanted Garden. I want one of those.
Whenever I need to do something that needs me to be stern, this is what I think of. Yes, odd, but just look at her.
We have one Waterhouse here in Toronto at the AGO, I enjoy looking at her for a long time. Unfortunately, they've put it in a rather horrible position and given more prominence to pieces of art that are far less appealing. But, at least she's here.
xox
A.
