Art Quiz: The Answer is Surrealism

I knew this one, so I’m sure you probably did, too. So, what defines the surrealist art movement? And what was … More

Art Quiz: The Answer is Art Nouveau

You knew this one, right? Indeed, “art nouveau” (meaning “new art”) flourished in Europe and the United States beginning around … 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

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

Lately, cats have been quite the topic around the house and around the art studio. Some of you might have … More

Overall, I think the lesson I’ve learned recently about being able to fix mistakes in art has been a valuable … 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

Recently I stumbled across a “question and answer” site online. Why stop signs are octagonal was the question posed. I … More

I’m having a very busy week here… lots of appointments to keep, lots of errands to run, lots of places … More

I am a stickler for rules. Just ask the grandkids. If they won’t follow the rules in the games we … More

Yesterday I was introduced to surrealism. Now, of course, I’ve known about the surrealist art movement and have long been familiar … More

I keep an “Inspirations” folder on my computer desktop. As I’m browsing photo reference sites and come across landscape scenes … More

Here’s a question for you. When does abstract art stop being art? Maybe that sounds like a silly question, but … More