Drolleries

Halloween is a magical, mystical time of year for me. There’s a delicious chill in the air. It’s time to … More

An Art Ambassador

I had a pleasant experience on Thursday morning and just wanted to share it with you. It was time for … More

Didn’t I say my art world was a bit chaotic at the moment? Yes, I did, and yes, it is. … More

Roger Eliot Fry was both an art critic and a painter. It was Fry who first used the term “post-impressionism” … More

Did you know where to find “The Last Supper”? Although I’m familiar with the work — who isn’t? — I … More

I didn’t know the answer to this one, but maybe you will. Question: Name the church where Leonardo da Vinci’s famous … More

I was truly surprised to find this question included in the “Ultimate Art Quiz” from Britannica. Is there anyone in … More

I guarantee that you won’t find an easier “art quiz” question anywhere than this one: Who painted “The Starry Night”? Pierre-Auguste … More

Sam Smith recorded a song back in 2014. “I’m Not the Only One” is a sad song, actually. but I’ve … More

I think everyone probably guessed this one, right? The answer is Pablo Picasso… maybe. Yes, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, … More

You probably knew this one, I’m sure. Yes, the answer is contrapposto, and here’s a quick definition: Contrapposto is an Italian … More

Yes, the answer is “animals”. I’m sure you knew this one. We’ve all seen cave paintings, and if we’ve studied … More

Recently I mentioned how much fun I had browsing for bus drawings, and I said “That’s a topic for another … More

You knew this one, right? Even if I knew nothing about sculptors or Henry Moore, I think I could have … More

Cloisonnism? What in the world is that! That was my reaction when this answer was revealed. I’d heard of cloissone as … More

I recently shared a few thoughts about impostor syndrome and how I’ve been able to overcome it — for the most … More

You knew the answer, right? I’ve always loved photography, and I’ve read a bit about its history, so I was … More

I’m old. You know that. In many ways, though, I’m still just a kid at heart. I love playing games, … More

Edgar Degas has always been one of my favorite artists. Although I don’t have a strong background in art or … More

I’m not familiar with Gustav Klimt. Although I recognize the name and know a few of his works — such … More