Edward Elderman

'Penelope,' by Gari Melchers,1910

I don't want to hear any jokes tomorrow about you men having sex for more than an hour. The only thing lasting longer tonight is the myth.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Cats Forming the Japanese Characters for 'Catfish', n.d.

From a very productive time when I took every opportunity to paint directly from the subject, usually putting my bike on its stand and resting my drawing board on the handlebars. Magdalene bridge is crossing the river, punts are for hire and it wouldn't be complete without some ducks are happily swimming around.

One of my Cambridge on-the-spot watercolour drawings from nearly 30 years ago. This was done from the riverside board walk that leads to Quayside. I don't sketch in town any more - too crowded plus lack of stamina!
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'Portrait de Juliette Récamier,' by François Gérard, 1805

Patsy McArthur
"Liminal I," 2012
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 24 in

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Breaking News: A federal jury found a Pakistani man guilty of plotting with the Iranian government to kill U.S. politicians, including President Trump.

Trump thought long and hard about who would replace Kristi Noem and finally said, “What if we just hired the angriest gym teacher?”

The Constitution is clear: Congress decides on war. When a president uses military force without authorization and Congress stays silent, they are abandoning their role as a co equal branch of government. War is the most serious power our government has. Shame on the U.S. Senate today.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks with reporters. (AP / Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

AOC: “That’s one reason he must be removed from office - if the Epstein files have such a hold on Trump & this admin that they are willing to plunge us & risk world war in order to save themselves politically - that is the definition of someone who cant make objective decisions for the American ppl”

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Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
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How Trump is Paying for His War AND Giving a Huge Tax Cut to the Rich By cutting Medicaid, food stamps, and other assistance people need

How Trump is Paying for His War AND Giving a Huge Tax Cut to the Rich
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TODAY: In 1839, Charlotte Bronte declines Reverend Henry Nussey’s marriage proposal, claiming that he would find her “romantic and eccentric” and not practical enough to be a clergyman’s wife.

TODAY: In 1839, Charlotte Bronte declines Reverend Henry Nussey’s marriage proposal, claiming that he would find her “romantic and eccentric” and not practical enough to be a clergyman’s wife.

Mark Carney’s Davos speech is a ‘manifesto of free people.’ Here’s what else the world is saying Carney’s keynote address to the gathering of business and political leaders was heard widely as a cri de coeur at a turbulent time in global politics.

Mark Carney’s Davos speech 6 weeks ago, is a ‘manifesto of free people -a cri de coeur at this wrenching time.

Carney is the leader of the free world.

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Trump’s Justice Dept has withheld mote than 40,000 thousand documents from the Epstein files, including FBI documents that detailed a woman’s unverified allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump

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Trump Hasn’t a F*cking Clue What He’s Doing He has no endgame for his war, which may be his undoing.

Trump Hasn’t a F*cking Clue What He’s Doing
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A combat-unit commander told non-commissioned officers at a briefing Monday that the Iran war is part of God’s plan and that Pres. Donnie was “anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth,” according to a complaint by a non-commissioned officer.

Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution enumerates the legislative powers of Congress, including the authority to declare war, and raise armies.

Why are so many statues naked? An art historian explains this tradition’s ancient roots Nudity can express everything from innocence to sexual desire, from triumph to defeat.

Nude statues date back thousands of years, but the tradition has ancient roots in Greece where nudity was considered a "costume" worn in particular settings.

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René Magritte, The Blank Signature, 1965

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran with defiance and brutality for 36 years. For many Iranians, he will not be revered Khamenei will largely be remembered for the profound weakness his leadership brought the Islamic Republic.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran with defiance and brutality for 36 years. For many Iranians, he will not be revered

Marilyn Monroe in the opening night audience of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” at the Morosco Theater, March 24, 1955.
Photo: Ed Feingersh

The ball room!
We do not need a ball room
We need healthcare. We need affordable meds. We need childcare.

Queen Elizabeth asked Sinatra to sing her favorite song from the night she met Prince Phillip

How come “How are you going to pay for it?” is never asked about endless war?