Who says you have to use oil or water color? California artist David S. Palmer, 58, has a eclectic fascination with configuring bullet casings to depict icons who've been murdered by assassination, such as former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and musician John Lennon.
I love the intersection of art and controversy. Read more about Bullets as Art: Artist Creates Portraits of Legends from Bullets
Legendary impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh is the subject of a new biography entitled “Van Gogh: The Life” and written by Stephen Neifeh and Gregory White Smith.
After reading a review of the book in USA Today, I am torn over whether to read it. I have three Van Gogh replicas in my home, which I adore for their dark, torturous emotion and sense of melancholic longing. There is something about Van Gogh’s sensitive, emotional soul that is beautiful to me. However, I don’t have hopes that the biography will treat that soul with enough respect. Read more about New Book Traces Life of Van Gogh
I've been turning to Bob Ross videos for relaxation and stress relief these past few months. The iconic, afro-haired painter of 500-branched pine trees and happy accidents wasn't put on air to help people fall asleep or calm their minds, but that seems to be the role that he's acquired. The soothing sound of his voice and the rhythmic swish of his brush does the trick better than any noise specifically created for this purpose. Read more about Bob Ross
Tonight was the final show for the three artists left in the running for this season of Work of Art. Art advisor Simon made a trip to each of the final three artists’ studios to see what they had created a month before their final show at the Brooklyn Museum. Read more about Work of Art: The Next Great Artist recap
The second-to-last episode of Work of Art aired yesterday on Bravo, and since they kicked off two artists this week, the episode featured an inordinate amount of bitchiness, crying and Jerry Saltz sympathy. Read more about Work of Art: The Next Great Artist recap
Work of Art of pretended like it sold out only this week, which is completely laughable. It’s a reality TV show and the winner wins big money at the end of the competition, so let’s not play make believe that we’re really trying to find the next Pollack here or something. Plus, they sell out every week, winning $15-, $25- or even $30-thousand dollars per challenge. These artists sold out long ago; remember, they are on TV. Read more about Work of Art: The Next Great Artist recap
On his blog, Jerry Saltz calls this week’s episode of Work of Art “Elimination Heartbreak.” Yes, Jerry, I know you were heartbroken because the artist you had pegged to win the whole thing was sent a-packin’.
But before I spoil the whole episode, let’s recap, shall we? Read more about Work of Art: The Next Great Artist recap
I don’t mean to make your mornings creative by starting each one with some writing, meditation, or doodling on your morning paper—all good things to do, by the way. I mean to join in the national movement known as Creative Mornings.
The idea is to attend a monthly talk at breakfast time with other creatives like yourself. Each event is organized with a lecture, and they are all free to the public. Coffee is also supposed to be provided, which is good for us creatives who prefer to work at night. Read more about Add Creative Mornings to Your Schedule
I watch every reality TV competition show on air right now (it seems), and Work of Art is definitely the best of the bunch. The catty artists, the idiocy of both the contestants and the judges and the seriousness with which some of them take their work makes for awesome, awesome entertainment. Plus, now they've added in a $20,000 challenge last week, and a $30,000 challenge this week. It's good. Read more about Work of Art
Bravo's Work of Art hasn’t disappointed this season. Read more about Work of Art: The Next Great Artist recap