This was a funny piece I painted a few years ago depicting Sam the Eagle from The Muppets as Spock from Star Trek (the original series). I gave this painting to my sister as she is a big Star Trek fan. I am a huge fan of pop culture “mash-ups.” When the combination of two […]
Read more "Sam the Eagle as Spock"This series discusses art historical topics through the lens of today’s social media and pop culture trends. Have selfies replaced Self-Portraits? Are food pictures modern day Still Lifes? What on earth is a meme?! This series takes a humorous and contemporary approach to art history and connects the past with the present. We will discuss […]
Read more "#ArtHistoryTrending"My deepest gratitude to all the incredible guests who attended Session 1 of “From Muse to Master” in Mount Dora, FL last week. Between lunch and dinner presentations we had over 80 guests come together to celebrate a few of the rock star women artists of the Renaissance and the Baroque period. Session 2 (Impressionists […]
Read more "Thank You, Mount Dora!"One thing I love about Impressionism is how rebellious it was in its own time. In 2018, it may be difficult to see the serenity of Monet’s waterlilies or connect with the maternal feelings of Cassatt’s portraits and think, “How rebellious!” However, in the late 1800’s, academics, the Salon, and art critics rejected the Impressionists […]
Read more "Impressionistic Rebellion"This is the fourth and final piece I created for the 3rd Annual Puppet Art Show that I have featured on this blog many times. The event was quite a few years ago here in Orlando and the artwork on display was incredible. Of course, I went with a Muppet theme, but in this case, […]
Read more "Sam the Eagle"My three-part lecture series celebrating women artists debuts in Mount Dora, FL this week. Hosted by 1921 by Norman Van Aken and presented by Modernism Museum Mount Dora, this lecture will be offered as part of a very special “Dine & Learn” opportunity that includes a three-course meal. Art is not a true reflection of […]
Read more "“From Muse to Master” in Mount Dora, FL"I have been trying to find the right balance of academia and creativity this month. I have multiple lectures on the horizon and a few that are brand new. However, I don’t want to completely stop painting altogether while researching and producing new lectures. My artistic goal from 2017 carries into 2018 – to only […]
Read more "True Friendship"Last fall I was asked if I would speak at a book club. The group was interested in choosing a book with some sort of artistic or art historical context and was looking for someone who could speak about the book in both literary and art historical terms. As a bibliophile (and Borders Books & […]
Read more "Girl with a Pearl Earring"I am currently working on a brand new, three-part lecture series that explores Marcel Duchamp, Dada and Modern Art. I have always loved Modern Art, but there were two key events that inspired me to produce a lecture series that delves a bit deeper into the motives and theories held by Modern artists. The first […]
Read more "Modern Art"Today I am sharing an older piece that long ago found a home with someone else. This painting is titled “Destined for Greatness” and was included in the 3rd Annual Puppet Art Show a few years back here in Orlando, FL. It’s a small acrylic piece – 5″ x 7″ – but I feel like […]
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