Today’s “Art Quiz” question is another fairly simple one, I think. I knew the answer because this is a technique … More
Category: Miscellaneous
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 … More
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. … More
My Favorite Things
Still in a reflective mood, I’ve been looking back over these last few years, and remembering the highlights of this … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Art Quiz: Question 27
Today’s question was an easy one for me… probably for you, as well. Question: Which art movement, first in painting and … More
Have Gun, Will Travel
I’m old, you know… so old that I remember a lot of old television shows, especially old Westerns. Growing up … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Chinso
I knew nothing of Chinso, so here’s what I found from Encyclopedia Britannica: Chinsō, also spelled Chinzō, in Japanese art, is a … More
Art Quiz: Question 26
This was a difficult question for me. I was able to eliminate a couple of the possible answers which still … More
Am I Really an Artist?
I’ll cut right to the chase here. Yes, I am an artist. I might not be a very good artist, … More
Observational Fatigue
There’s a slight chance — if you’ve been reading recent posts on this blog — you might be able to take … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Camaieu Painting
Until I came to this art quiz, I had never heard of camaieu painting. For what it’s worth, the plural is camaieux … More
Art Quiz: Question 24
While some of the “Art Quiz” questions have been almost ridiculously easy (such as who painted The Starry Night), others … More
Drolleries
Halloween is a magical, mystical time of year for me. There’s a delicious chill in the air. It’s time to … More
It Was Harder Than We Thought
My grand-daughter Kayla made it over on Sunday for our much-anticipated “play-day” in the art studio. We had fun. I … More
Art Quiz: The Answer is Zangid Dynasty
Did you know the answer to this one? Congratulations if you got it right. If, like me, you missed this … More
Art Quiz: Question 23
Time for another “art quiz” question, and for me, this was another “stumper”. I had no idea. I could only … 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