We decided to beat the heat in Milwaukee by heading south to the great state of Tennessee. But really, all we did was exchange one muggy city for another. As relief from the elements, we escaped into the air-conditioned confines of the splendid McKay Books and CDs. It is a challenge to walk out of …
The truth is, I wasn’t hurt forever by the art professor’s antics against my classroom efforts. In spite of a crass approach in teaching his student, the end result was a painting that pleased not only him, but me as well. The shock wore off. After all, in a classroom, even with the highly subjective …
One of the most horrifying artistic experiences I have ever had occurred in my first formal painting class as a college freshman. After completing a detailed drawing from life, we used it to compose our first studio oil painting. I was satisfied with my progress and felt sure Professor Gunn would come by and say …
Great experiences with art don’t always involve a brush, paint or drawing pencil. It is as simple as finding objects from nature. In 2005, I gathered sand, shells and sticks while on a visit to the Philippines. There are many beautiful beaches in the vast array of islands that make up this tropical country. With …
I’m not much of a YouTuber, but a couple years ago a dear friend, knowing how I love the work of Vincent Van Gogh, sent me a link to an extraordinary video showcasing his work. Van Gogh, one of the world’s greatest artists and a key figure from the Post Impressionist era, produced an enormous …
