Category Archives: ChasingArt

Artists Against the Eiffel Tower

“I ought to be jealous of the tower. She is more famous than I am.” Gustave Eiffel Gustave Eiffel’s words have a prophetic ring.  The Eiffel Tower continues to be more famous than the man who designed and fought for her existence.  Surrounded by a history of controversy, the Tower embraces the whole of ParisContinue reading “Artists Against the Eiffel Tower”

Happy Birthday, Pierre-Auguste Renior

“To my mind, a picture should be something pleasant, cheerful, and pretty, yes pretty! There are too many unpleasant things in life as it is without creating still more of them.”  Pierre-Auguste Renoir “The work of art must seize upon you, wrap you up in itself, carry you away. It is the means by whichContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Pierre-Auguste Renior”

Happy Birthday, Grant Wood

  “All the good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow.” Grant Wood Grant Wood’s American Gothic is arguably the most recognized painting in 20th-century American art.  It comes from the environment in which Grant Wood was raised: the rural American Midwest.  The story behind the painting goes backContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Grant Wood”

Happy Birthday, Max Beckmann

“I believe that the reason why I love painting so much is that it forces one to be objective. There is nothing I hate more than sentimentality.” Max Beckmann (February 12, 1884 – December 27, 1950) Max Beckmann lived in a time of conflict and fundamental change.  His artwork is a brilliant reflection of thisContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Max Beckmann”

Street Art & Connections

Art cannot be contained behind the walls of stately palaces, posh galleries or antiquated museums. Art is not the sole domain of private collectors.  For me, art is a universal concept that connects artist and explorer, teacher and student, adult and child.  Over the centuries, attempts to structure creativity have, in many cases, brought aboutContinue reading “Street Art & Connections”

Hello everyone!

Today is World Hello Day, the 43rd since its inception in 1973.  My mission was to greet at least 10 people today and join many other kindred spirits who seek peaceful dialogue.   World Hello Day is observed by people in 180 countries and continues to bring the message that we can make a difference.  IndividualContinue reading “Hello everyone!”