A few years ago I painted an elephant for my wife, Sawsan. It's her favourite painting. It forced me out of my comfort zone to paint in that style and I've wanted to return to it ever since... plans for finishing a teaching degree, relocation to another country, selling house, moving around, and finally settling … Continue reading A New Project – Sawsan’s Elephants
An Obsession to Fill – Deconstructing Picasso’s Guernica
I feel that I became interested in Picasso's Guernica way before my time living in Spain. However, that might be where my obsession with it began, as I spent nearly every other Sunday in the special gallery for this painting at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. I believe it was there in 1996 … Continue reading An Obsession to Fill – Deconstructing Picasso’s Guernica
Coltrane – Inspired by Basquiat
Oil Pastels on black construction paper; H-45cm x W-30cm I had a day in my curriculum that needed to be filled... it didn't want to start a new. lesson unit (project) right before the holidays, so I decided to have some fun and do some material exploration work while introducing an artist's work I absolutely … Continue reading Coltrane – Inspired by Basquiat
Compare and contrast The Sleeping Gipsy by Henri Rousseau to Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich – An ‘Isms’ Overview
This analysis aims to compare and contrast two significant paintings from different periods, Henri Rousseau's "The Sleeping Gipsy" (1897) and Caspar David Friedrich's "Wanderer above the Sea of Fog" (1818). These artworks, created in diverse contexts, showcase distinct artistic styles and themes, making them ideal subjects for a comparative study. By examining their composition, subject … Continue reading Compare and contrast The Sleeping Gipsy by Henri Rousseau to Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Compare and contrast La Bonheur de Vivre by Henri Matisse to Beaver by Grueby Faience Company – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Art serves as a mirror reflecting the cultural, social, and artistic influences of a particular era. This analysis aims to compare and contrast two artworks from the early 20th century: "La Bonheur de Vivre" by Henri Matisse and "Beaver" by Grueby Faience Company. These works exemplify the artistic expressions of their respective time periods while … Continue reading Compare and contrast La Bonheur de Vivre by Henri Matisse to Beaver by Grueby Faience Company – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Compare and contrast Maestra del Duomo di Siena by Duccio di Buoninsegna to Venus of the Rags by Michelangelo Pistoletto – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Artistic creations throughout history have served as reflections of societal changes, cultural shifts, and individual expressions. This analysis aims to compare and contrast two iconic works from different eras: the 1311 painting, "Maestra del Duomo di Siena" by Duccio di Buoninsegna and the 1967 installation, "Venus of the Rags" by Michelangelo Pistoletto. Through examining their … Continue reading Compare and contrast Maestra del Duomo di Siena by Duccio di Buoninsegna to Venus of the Rags by Michelangelo Pistoletto – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Compare and contrast Street Art by Pichi and Avo to Up and Under by Nancy Holt – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Public art has evolved over the years, reflecting the dynamic nature of contemporary society. This analysis aims to compare and contrast two distinct works of art: "Street Art" by Pichi and Avo, a 2014 mural, and "Up and Under" by Nancy Holt, a 1987 land artwork. Despite belonging to different genres and time periods, these … Continue reading Compare and contrast Street Art by Pichi and Avo to Up and Under by Nancy Holt – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Compare and contrast Et in Arcadia Ego by Nicolas Poussin to The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Nicolas Poussin's "Et in Arcadia Ego" (1638) and Paolo Veronese's "The Wedding at Cana" (1563) are two iconic paintings circa the Classical (or Baroque) and Mannerist (or Renaissance) periods (depending on who wrote the history), respectively. Both works showcase distinct artistic styles, subject matter, and narratives. This analysis aims to compare and contrast these two … Continue reading Compare and contrast Et in Arcadia Ego by Nicolas Poussin to The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Compare and contrast L’Hirondelle Steamer on the Seine by Paul Signac to The Talisman by Paul Sérusier – An ‘Isms’ Overview
This analysis aims to compare and contrast two significant works of art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries: Paul Signac's "L'Hirondelle Steamer on the Seine" (1901) and Paul Sérusier's "The Talisman" (1888). Both paintings belong to the post-impressionist movement and exemplify the artists' distinct styles and artistic philosophies. By examining their formal qualities, … Continue reading Compare and contrast L’Hirondelle Steamer on the Seine by Paul Signac to The Talisman by Paul Sérusier – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Compare and contrast Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice by Paul Signac to Paris Street Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte – An ‘Isms’ Overview
This analysis aims to compare and contrast two remarkable paintings from different time periods: "Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice" by Paul Signac, completed in 1905, and "Paris Street Rainy Day" by Gustave Caillebotte, painted in 1877. By examining the artists' use of colour, composition, and subject matter, we can gain insights into their unique … Continue reading Compare and contrast Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice by Paul Signac to Paris Street Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The New Renaissance Mindset 