“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Thank you Resa – for… Read more Dateline: Chicklets’ & Art Gowns’ Host Gala Fundraiser — Art Gowns →
“The painter has the Universe in his mind and hands.” Leonardo da Vinci It’s been 500 years! All of Italy – and the world – is celebrating Leonardo da Vinci’s… Read more Leonardo da Vinci: The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne →
If you love chocolate, this is your day. According to several on-line sources, July 7th was designated as World Chocolate Day around 2009. The history of chocolate celebrations, however, dates… Read more Jean-Étienne Liotard and The Chocolate Paintings →
“My mother’s kiss made me a painter.” Benjamin West Benjamin West (1738 – 1820) lived during an era of great change – in the time of the American War of… Read more Celebrating Father’s Day with Benjamin West →
“I’m influenced by my own experience as a Lakota woman, as a Canadian, a mixed blood Canadian, and then my own relationship to the natural and supernatural world. So taking… Read more Dana Claxton – Fringing the Cube →
“I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure of myself, and the paintings appear as in a dream.”… Read more Artists in the Garden: Vincent van Gogh →
“Fashion shouldn’t just be about the present. I care more about the meaning behind the details. Therefore, the embroidery and motifs you see on my clothing all have stories behind… Read more Guo Pei: Couture Beyond →
“The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.” Proverbs 10:15 Emily Mary Osborn added this Biblical quote to her famous painting, “Nameless… Read more Emily Mary Osborn – Nameless and Friendless →
