Nocturne Notes Jim McVicker Trinidad Nocturne 20 x 24″ Oil © Jim McVicker In our fascination with how the eye sees and then translates the world around us to our brains, we have found it particularly interesting to study how the eye sees at night. Search for the words […]
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Prizewinners at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition 2022
I’m very pleased to see that both the website of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Mall Galleries have lists of the Prizewinners at the Annual Exhibition 2022 – currently on display at the Mall Galleries until 10th December 2022 You can view them via the following links […]
Leaf Wreath – ARTBAR
I took a walk in our local park this week on the most perfect fall day. Temps were low 60’s, sky was bright blue, there was a slight breeze and just the smell of autumn in the air. The trees have been turning for two weeks now but on this […]
The Internet is Exploding: 10 Must-Read Articles This Week 12/10
The internet was Wowowow this week! Keke Palmer is pregnant. The Peruvian president was ousted and arrested. And R. Kelly released an album, ‘I Admit It’, from prison. Free AppleTV via Will Smith. Highlights: Brittney Griner freed, Palestine wins the World Cup, the New School strike, SZA, Julia Bullock, Trevor […]
To Develop Your Taste, You Must First Become Attuned to Your Senses
In my previous article, I introduced the power of aesthetic intelligence to transform your businesses. Aesthetic businesses tend to draw on all five senses and provide products or services that are a pleasure to buy and consume. In turn, consumers gladly pay a premium not for the utility of these […]
10 YouTube Art Videos to Share With Your High School Students
Many students spend hours watching their favorite YouTuber’s videos, so why not use the platform as a learning tool? YouTube videos offer attention-grabbing graphics and animations that are often beyond what teachers have the time to create. It’s these features that capture and, more importantly, keep the students’ attention. Eugene […]
A Guide to Gifting Art This Christmas
Few gifts are more memorable and meaningful than a carefully chosen artwork. Especially as we are all spending much more time in our homes. But how do you decide what art to buy for your friend, family member or partner? It’s important to think about their ‘art personality’. What interests […]
What Makes A Good Pot | Brad Lail | Episode 867
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Brad Lail | Episode 867 Brad Lail trained in North Carolina as a production thrower. Brad’s training has been informed by the teachings of Leach pottery, Michael Cardew, and traditional North Carolina pottery. Brad studied abroad in Jingdezhen, China, and then in England. […]
Popular Products for the 2021 Holiday Season
Art Board Prints Customers love art boards as they’re budget-friendly, good looking, and easy to hang. They’re one of our most popular wall art products. Art boards prints are made from textured watercolor paper mounted on 4-ply art board, with 3M velcro dots for easy application and removal. They’re perfect […]
The Final Four — Portland Museum of Art
The four design teams vying for the commission to double the size of the Portland Museum of Art (PMA), in Portland, Maine, have unveiled their visions as part of a public comment period. Shortlisted design teams led by Adjaye Associates; LEVER Architecture; MVRDV; and Toshiko Mori Architect + Johnston Marklee […]