Would you like to sit for a portrait? Does that question make you excited or cringe? In the days before photography, portrait painting was the only option for a lasting memory of a person. Normally limited to those with fairly significant means, going to sit for a portrait would be Read more…
Animals are so much fun to paint, especially a dog. Dogs have so much personality! They remind us of ourselves. Their antics are a relief and a laugh in our stressed out, high pressure world. Dogs come in so many shapes, sizes and colors and make us laugh and cry. Read more…
“Peace on Earth”…no, I’m not starting to sing Christmas songs already. I’m a strict “not until after Thanksgiving” kind of girl. But in light of recent events there has been a lot of clamoring for peace. America seems more and more divided lately – republicans vs. democrats, trump supporters vs. never Read more…
Who is this mystery man? I don’t know who he is, I don’t know where he lives, I don’t know his name. But I do know where he came from. Well let’s just say this, I know where his photo came from. Late last year, I decided to try to Read more…
Art museums may not be high on your list of places to visit with small children. I can understand that. We’ve heard an annoyed “shhhhh” from more than one art museum docent in our years with small ones in tow. But sometimes, small children and small art museums make for Read more…
This week, we’re pleased to have a guest blogger with us. Robin McLaurin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education from Daemen College, a Master’s degree in Art Education from Texas Women’s University, and an M.F.A. from Vermont College of Fine Art. She Read more…