The 1970’s

For the 1970’s category of the 15 Squared Art Show, I considered a few ideas, but settled on my first introduction to pop culture (and The Muppets)… Sesame Street! Sesame Street is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, so honoring this show felt right. However, I didn’t want to paint the more obvious characters. I […]

THANK YOU!

As 2017 comes to a close, I would like to thank all those who supported me and my artwork this year. If you bought a painting or collage – THANK YOU! If you attended an opening – THANK YOU! If you shared one of my posts or hit the “like” or “❤️” button on social […]

Kawaii

Kawaii is the Japanese aesthetic of cuteness and I am admittedly a big fan. Chococat is my favorite of the Sanrio characters (like Hello Kitty) and I have a few plush toys of Pusheen (a very fat, round kitty) and Domo (a Japanese pop culture icon). I really wanted to paint something super cute before […]

Meet “Chipper Kahlo”

Tonight is my last lecture on Frida Kahlo for the summer and it has been a fantastic and emotional journey to say the least. In honor of tonight’s presentation, I am sharing this picture I took of my pup dressed as Frida. Why? Because when you’re an art historian researching Frida Kahlo and your beagle […]

New Artwork on the Way!

This is a busy, art-filled week for The Wandering Art Historian! I have a lecture Tuesday night and an ART PARTY Thursday night. Plus, I have an assortment of secret projects in the works – new lectures, new lecture locations and new art shows. The biggest thing is that I have a bunch of NEW […]