A History of Art in 6 Landscapes
Part 1 of a three-part look at why landscape painting matters
What’s Your Story?
The marketing wisdom these days is that everything's got a story, from artisanal peanut butter to handcrafted organic beds. People love stories because that's what humans do. We are all ABOUT stories; stories provide context and [...]
Mastering the Mating Ritual
Or, how to win your studio visit.
Letting the Paint Be the Paint
Lon Brauer on pushing against the bounds of realism
The First Female Professional Artist
Lavinia Fontana's star rises in Los Angeles
How to Get Into a Gallery
And why galleries are still a good idea.
It’s What Happens AFTER the Fair that Counts
The long game starts when you get home.
All the Talent and None of the Fame
The troubled genius who vanished in Rembrandt's shadow.
It’s Not What You Paint But How You Paint It
Seeing big and sharing that vision is the artist's job.
Midsummer Night Dreaming
Picturing the fantastic and magical characters in Shakespeare's plays.