William Shakespeare's Sonnet 19 is one of his boldest confrontations with the unstoppable force of time. While many of the earlier sonnets ask a beautiful young man to preserve his beauty through children, Sonnet 19 shifts the argument dramatically. Here, Shakespeare directly addresses Time itself, almost as though it were a living monster capable of … Continue reading “Time Is Undefeated—Except in Art”: Why Shakespeare’s Sonnet 19 Still Speaks to the Instagram Generation
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #201 – Happiness 12-007
Happiness 12-007: The History: What do you feel about this piece? Let’s continue the story. Think of Robin Williams in his bit about dance from The Birdcage. ”The direction is chosen. Let’s swing into it!” Catharsis… the need to express emotions that are so raw, we just can’t put them in words…. I originally called … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #201 – Happiness 12-007
T.A.E.’s Art Reviews – Palestinian Roots
"Palestinian Roots" is a compelling acrylic painting that immediately captivates the viewer through its vibrant impasto technique and deeply symbolic subject matter. This work transcends mere representation, offering a potent visual metaphor for resilience, heritage, and connection to land. Artistic Merit The artistic merit of "Palestinian Roots" lies in its dynamic execution and emotive power. … Continue reading T.A.E.’s Art Reviews – Palestinian Roots
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #200 – Happiness 12-006
Happiness 12-006: The History: What do you feel about this piece? Let’s continue the story. “A moment of decision… my next move is…” There’s something Japanese about this on but I can’t put my finger on it, can you? Catharsis… the need to express emotions that are so raw, we just can’t put them in … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #200 – Happiness 12-006
T.A.E.’s Art Reviews – Dylan Dog
“Dylan Dog” stages a nocturnal subject—an iconic private investigator of comic-book dread—through an aesthetic language that is at once graphic and painterly. The work is based on one of the many Dylan Dog drawings by Kody Chamberlain, but the present image is not a simple transfer of line and character; it is a re-siting of the … Continue reading T.A.E.’s Art Reviews – Dylan Dog
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #199 – Happiness 12-005
Happiness 12-005: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. You have to pay close attention to the eye, it moves and seems to glance backward. I’m not sure he’s hinting at something for you to see, or something has caught his attention. “A brief look backward”… Catharsis… the need to express emotions500 … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #199 – Happiness 12-005
T.A.E.’s Art Reviews – Deeply Thoughtful
The oil pastel piece, “Deeply Thoughtful,” presents a compelling and visceral portrait that immediately draws the viewer into its intense emotional landscape. The artist has clearly engaged with a rich art-historical lineage while imbuing the work with a distinct personal expressive quality. Artistic Merit “Deeply Thoughtful” demonstrates significant artistic merit through its bold expressive force … Continue reading T.A.E.’s Art Reviews – Deeply Thoughtful
Cascade
The staghorn sumacs around my yard shed leaves all summer… it’s the squirrels who break some branches and hasten their transformation into beautiful reds and pinks. Against the backdrop of deep dark forest greens, they give off their own light. This is how I see them in my minds-eye. They wilt into a gentle cascadeCascade
Spirit At The Crossroads
Charcoal plays all sorts of tricks on the eye and mind. Here the figure started much smaller, and yet with each new viewing, it appears closer to you. The scenery is also evolving as one watches it, revealing the figure to be standing at a crossroads, waiting to bargain a deal. There is little inSpirit … Continue reading Spirit At The Crossroads
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #198 – Happiness 12-004
Happiness 12-004: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This is the happiest one I have done so far. I hear him humming happily, singing his happy ‘dum-dee-dums’, and smiling loudly! I love this one! Catharsis… the need to express emotions that are so raw, we just can’t put them in words…. … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #198 – Happiness 12-004