I want to make you aware of this incredible book just recently released titled Great Women Artists. While some may see this gorgeous and epic tome as a mere coffee table book, I would argue that it is so much more and so, so necessary at this time. From the not-so-subtle design of its cover […]
Read more "Great Women Artists"After tackling his iconic sunflowers, you might be wondering how I choose the Van Gogh paintings to study. Well, I have this very handy resource, a Taschen book that includes ALL of Vincent’s paintings. Of course it includes essays and other academic information, but the fact that it also includes all of Vincent’s paintings in […]
Read more "Wheat Field with Cypresses"A few months ago I went in search of books that could potentially be included in my summer series, the Art Lovers Books Club, at the Winter Garden Art Association. I asked people who attended my events and I requested recommendations on social media. Thankfully, I received a ton of suggestions and Donna Tartt’s The […]
Read more "The Goldfinch"Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper by Harriet Scott Chessman offers the reader a new and somewhat surprising look at the life of Impressionist Mary Cassatt. Told from the perspective of her dear sister, Lydia, and inspired by five paintings for which Lydia posed, Chessman provides an intriguing look at Paris on the cusp of […]
Read more "Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper"If you need a pick-me-up in these trying times, I highly recommend reading the book, How Art Can Make You Happy, especially if you are a creative type, an art lover or an art lover wannabe. This slim volume by Bridget Watson Payne is exploding with insightful observations on the power art has to make us simple […]
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