I got this book in an attempt to escape horror novels for a while. You can guess that after a … More
Tag: painting
About Lady Godiva and her nakedness
Lady Godiva is an 1897 painting by English artist John Collier, who worked in the style of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. … More
Three of my favourite women in paintings
The First: Isolde Even though she’s always mentioned along with her beloved Tristan, she was a woman in her own … More
On The Saco * Albert Bierstadt
On the Saco Albert Bierstadt (07 January 1830; Solingen, Germany) Albert Bierstadt (January 7, 1830 – February 18, 1902) was a German-American … More
Girl with the Red Hat * Vermeer’s story from The City by Dean Koontz (Excerpt)
I most clearly recall what she said about Johannes Vermeer, as we stood before his enchanting Girl with the Red … More
Botticelli – The Lamentation over the death of Christ
In the Church of San Paolino, I found an altarpiece which was to drive me mad. The subject of the painting … More
Buying Orange Paintings for Friends
Buying orange paintings for friends can be very rewarding. This can also be a business if it is done properly. … More
TREES AND HOW TO PAINT THEM IN WATERCOLOURS
Calling all Artists and Painters, do you have trouble painting trees and foliage? Do your paintings never seem to look … More
