Chiaroscuro: In art, chiaroscuro is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole…
Art Quiz: Question 30
Today’s “Art Quiz” question is another fairly simple one, I think. I knew the answer because this is a technique…
Buckle Up, Buttercup — Disasters Ahead!
Since sharing my favorite works of art, I’ve been both looking forward to and dreading the idea of sharing the…
In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh
Just a quick post today to share an excellent art program. “In the Footsteps of Vincent van Gogh” is currently…
Good-Bye, November
Another month is drawing to a close – as is another year — and I’m ready to move on. Even…
Art Therapy: How Do You Feel Today?
Art therapy is really all about feelings, and for me, as I explained in a recent post, it’s about getting comfortable.…
My Favorite Things
Still in a reflective mood, I’ve been looking back over these last few years, and remembering the highlights of this…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Dada
We’ve discussed the Dada art movement before and how it led to the development of Surrealism. The two movements are…
Art Quiz: Question 29
Time to put on our “art-thinking” caps for another “Art Quiz” question. Here it is: Which art movement flourished in…
What Was I Thinking?
As the end of another year approaches, I’m in a bit of a reflective mood. It’s always a good time…
Happy Thanksgiving
Just a quick note to wish everyone — all around the world — a blessed day. If you’re in the…
Square One
When it comes to watercolor, I sometimes feel that I’m not really getting anywhere, and I’ve figured out why that…
Textures and Topography
Maybe you can look at today’s drawing exercise and guess which famous artist inspired this… or maybe not. You…
Art as Emotional Therapy
Although I had often heard the term art therapy and had some idea of the process, my first real introduction to…
Art Quiz: The Answer is Jackson Pollock
I’m guessing that everyone answered this question correctly. We all know — and some of us love — the art…
Art Quiz: Question 28
I’ve been posting a lot about Impressionism and a bit about Fauvism. Now, today, let’s move on toward a more…
Redefining Art – Part 2
CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY — Read “Redefining Art – Part 1” here.Truly I have been hesitant in sharing these thoughts about…
Redefining Art — Part 1
When I set out earlier this year with the idea of EXPLORATION to guide me — this was the word…
“One of the True Painters…”
Over the last two days, I’ve shown two “quick landscape studies”, both inspired by Camille Pissarro. While the first was…
This Isn’t Who I Am
3333333333333333333333333333333333333 — see NOTES below. Today I’m sharing another quick oil painting study, once again following Camille Pissarro’s advice to…
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