Study, circa 1895 by Elizabeth Nourse (American, 1859-1938) Elizabeth Nourse was one of the most accomplished French-trained American pa...

Louis Douzette (German 1834-1924) was such a nocturne specialist that he was known as "Moonlight Douzette." Here are some...

An insider's look at the art of modern movie trailers. ( Link to YouTube )

Portrait of Jeanna Bauck by Bertha Wegmann, 1881 Bertha Wegmann painted a portrait of her friend Jeanna Bauck... Jeanna Bauck, The D...

Eyetracking heat map of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci    Artist and blog reader Eric Wilkerson asks:      " I had a dis...

Here's my contribution to international diplomacy: the new Russian and Korean editions of Color and Light: A Guide for Realist Paint...

Around 1900, it was common for young American artists to study in Paris. But not everyone was in favor of it. Typical Life Class in Scul...

Last night, Mick Moloney led an all-star group of Irish musicians in a late-night concert at a pub in East Durham , New York.  The...

Edwin Austin Abbey shared a studio space with John Singer Sargent in England as they prepared their murals for the Boston Public Library. Ab...

The Delaware River near Milford, Pennsylvania, casein, 5 x 8 inches The surface of the river becomes glassy as the afternoon wears on. H...