documentating art in caves and on the street

I like to watch documentary films.  This past month I watched two documentaries about art- Werner Herzog's Cave of Forgotten Dreams an...

artists I like: jon jay cruson and sally cohen

When we were at the beach recently , my husband and I visited a local art gallery in Lincoln City.  I came across two Oregon artists whose ...

Comparing art: Karen Margolis and Frocky Jack Morgan

[image source: www.karenmargolisart.com ] This stunning sculpture, Continuum , was created by artist Karen Margolis .  The clusters of pods ...

Artists I like: Tracy Rocca

Moonstone Beach This painting by Tracy Rocca had me at hello.  Earlier today I came across Tracy's art on Artist A Day , and I had to s...

Memories of France captured in paintings

Water Lilies , Claude Monet, 1914. I miss France.  We spent a few weeks of our summer in '98 traveling all over the country. I still hav...

Comparing art: Gérard Dubois and René Magritte

Works by René Magritte (left) and Gérard Dubois (right) The illustrative works of Montréal-based artist Gérard Dubois are featured in major...

For those who favor lace . . .

lace covered trees by Janet Morton and Pene Durston lace stenciled floor   lace fence by Demakersvan lace covered piano by Joana Vasconce...

Art and fashion with a Scandinavian flair

I have a thing for Scandinavian folk art.  I just love the stylized characters and the use of simple, yet unique patterns.  Today's coll...

The art of sculpting books

When tired books are rescued from the inevitable and given new life . . . Nicholas Jones Sam Winston Jonathan Callan [image sources: Haute N...

Polaroids of the famous

I've met the actor Matt Dillon before.  Okay, met is a stretch.  I said hello and he said hi back.  Maybe it was just a nod back.  My h...

The forecast calls for clouds

1.  Suppose Design Office , Designtide , Tokyo, 2009 2.  Kecky , Umbrellas in the Rain 3.  Will Cotton , Candy Clouds (Hannah) , 2008 4.  Ta...

Pastels in art, then and now

I love working in pastels.  I bought this Grumbacher set at a garage sale for a few dollars.  They are ideal for blending colors together an...

Wood panels, the new canvas for contemporary art

Amy Sol , sea ice caravel , acrylic on wood, 2009. Is it me, or are wood panels back after a half a millennium hiatus?  Since the Renaissanc...