The Royal Coronation Portraits
Pity the poor person tasked with doing a portrait of a king or queen. Portraits are difficult enough. Add to that the demands and demanding schedules of princes of the realm.
Caravaggio and the Papal Conclave
Before we complain about the art and riches on display at the Vatican during the papal conclave, remember that without the church, there would be no western art.
Monday Morning Art School: what we can learn from JMW Turner
While there are many lessons to be learned from JMW Turner and “The Fighting Temeraire,” here are two that stand out to me.
What is style in art?
“Don’t try to acquire a manner till you’ve got a little more method,” wrote Ngaio Marsh. It’s an important idea, since style grows naturally from technique.
When words matter most
Artists are, believe it or not, human. Good criticism helps artists grow; careless or mean-spirited commentary stifles creativity.