All bibliophiles know that when visiting a new town, one must always find the bookstores first! If you’re ever in Asheville, NC, Malaprop’s Bookstore is a booklover’s dream and is not to be missed. With a coffee cafe located conveniently inside, visitors can get lost for hours among the rows of books, themed displays and […]
Read more "Malaprop’s Bookstore"Sometimes a bookstore is a work of art in its own right. Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar in Asheville, NC is a visually enticing masterpiece of a bookshop that just so happens to offer literary themed cocktails, charcuterie boards and awe-inspiring desserts. You really have to see it to believe it! The multi-level […]
Read more "Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar"In preparation for my submission to the 4th Annual Wine Box Art Show, I decided to work on some preliminary studies. I wanted my wine box to be inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings, so I knew I had to take a closer look at his work and try my hand at recreating his […]
Read more "Sunflower Study #1"While visiting the Windy City, we took a boat tour of the Chicago River dedicated to showcasing the city’s rich architectural history. The tours were provided by Chicago’s First Lady and the guides were volunteers from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. This was easily one of the best tours I have ever experienced and since I […]
Read more "Chicago Architecture Foundation"For those of you who follow this blog, you know that I make no attempt at hiding my unbridled nerdiness, especially in the realms of art and art history. I am a proud art history nerd and I don’t care who knows it! You may also know that I have a penchant for public art […]
Read more "Cloud Gate"I am taking a brief hiatus and will return with new blog posts on Wednesday, May 9th. Not to worry, though. I will be out wandering on a fantastic adventure exploring a new (to me!) city and searching for art everywhere I go. I will also be enjoying my first deep dish pizza and bracing […]
Read more "Out Wandering"If you are in the Central Florida area, I hope you will join me Wednesday, August 2nd for the opening of the “Where in the World?” Art Show at Dandelion Communitea Cafe. Dandelion is a beacon of light to our Orlando community. They host multiple art shows every year and they make and serve the […]
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The Wandering Art Historian 