It’s good, of course, to be so enthusiastic about a particular medium, but it’s also occurred to me that maybe there’s a downside to having finally “found my niche” in the art world.
Category: Famous Artists
An Art of Balance – Henri Matisse
“What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity, devoid of troubling or depressing subject-matter, an … More
The Sincerest Form of Flattery
It’s been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In the art world, imitation is also a very … More
Small Things Brought Together — The Greatness of Van Gogh
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh Several years ago, I … More
Lend Me Your Ears!
We all learned that line from Julius Caesar, didn’t we? I happen to be very fond of Shakespeare, especially his tragedies. … More
Motion in Art – Wise Words from Degas
Edgar Degas has always been one of my favorite artists. Although he’s been gone from the world for nearly a … More
Pastels – For the Birds!
I do love drawing birds, and today I wanted to share this fat little fellow hopping around in a bit … More
Art for a Good Cause
I just got the latest issue of Artist magazine, and, as always, it’s filled with great articles and useful information. … More
Harmony in Painting – Through the Eyes of Cezanne
Harmony is a term I’ve most-often heard in reference to music, not visual art. As I’m learning more about composition … More
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