Happy Birthday, Vincent!

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I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Vincent van Gogh has been in the news quite a lot lately.  On Monday, a painting by Vincent was stolen from a small museum in the Netherlands.  Just a reminder… Monday, March 30th was Vincent’s birthday!

For more info on the art theft, check out this link…

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/30/823965150/van-gogh-painting-stolen-after-thieves-apparently-smash-dutch-museum-entrance

I say we keep Vincent’s birthday shenanigans going ALL WEEK!  Here are a few ideas to help us keep celebrating…

Color your own versions of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings using these coloring pages inspired by his masterpieces.  Coloring is a creative activity that is perfect for both children and adults and can be used as a means of mediation and mindfulness.

Here’s the link… https://vangoghmuseum.nl/en/whats-on/children-and-families/crafting-and-colouring

The Van Gogh Museum just produced a new movie titled “Vincent van Gogh: A New Way of Seeing.”  It is available on DVD and on streaming services.

Here’s the link… https://exhibitiononscreen.com/films/vincent-van-gogh-a-new-way-of-seeing/

Today is Art Day has all kinds of goodies to help you celebrate Vincent’s birthday.  Not only do they have a Vincent action figure, but they also have enamel pins and 3D cards inspired by his work.  They also have a Bucket List Scratch Poster so you can keep track of all the Van Gogh paintings you’ve seen.

Here’s the link… https://www.todayisartday.com/collections/posters/products/van-gogh-40-masterpieces-scratch-poster

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I am writer and artist with a degree in art history who loves to talk to people about art. I have spent the last seven years building up The Wandering Art Historian “brand” as a way to connect with people who want to learn more about art. I give lectures and presentations and teach classes and host book club discussions with a creative or artistic connection. I also write about local artists, events, museums, and exhibitions to promote the arts in Central Florida. In 2021, I had a creative crisis. I struggled with authenticity in the art making process. I decided to make myself vulnerable and find out what a real, genuine Adrienne H. Lee artwork would look like. The process was challenging and emotional and revelatory. I learned that if necessity is the mother of invention, then authenticity is the mother of reinvention. I reinvented myself and learned an entirely new medium. The resulting artwork surprised me, and it will surprise you, too. Some people wish for a fairytale ending. For me, the fairy tale is only the beginning.