I don’t know about you, but I love the movies. And I love artists. And I can’t think of a better way to combine the two than movies about artists. Thus, I bring you five great films about artists. 1. Lust … Continued
This particular blogger had a very long day full of work, and he really just wants to go to sleep, but first, he’d like to share some hilarious, entertaining and educational art links with you so you can partake in … Continued
Today, we’re taking a break from our regular Artist Spotlight series to give you some World Cup art news. Did we just say “World Cup art news”? You bet! I’ll bet you’re wondering, why is the Art Docent Program blogging about the … Continued
Have you heard about this exciting new discovery in the art world? Beneath one of Picasso’s famous early Blue Period paintings, The Blue Room, art conservators have found a hidden painting through the power of X-rays. The finished painting, held in The … Continued
In honor of Father’s Day, we’re highlighting an excellent story by Jeff MacGregor, from Smithsonian Magazine’s June 2014 issue, “Getting to Know Whistler’s Father,” about the father of James McNeill Whistler, best known for painting his mother in an iconic … Continued
Have you heard of the Google Cultural Institute? Neither had this particular blogger until recently, but trust me – it’s addicting. If you haven’t clicked on that link yet, I must warn you. It’s VERY addictive. As Complex.com puts it, it … Continued
For those who don’t see much overlap between science and art, just read this. It will surprise you. Andy Warhol, best known for pop art paintings of Campbell’s Soup and Marilyn Monroe, started working with a new personal computer, the Amiga, … Continued
If you haven’t seen Frozen, get yourself to a theater or a Redbox right now because you are missing out on a pop culture phenomenon. Not only is it the top-grossing Disney film of all time, it features a neat … Continued
Here’s a customer testimonial with some encouraging words from Clear Creek elementary school we thought we’d share. We love your passion for sharing ideas about art and are excited for your growth! Our sincerest thanks to both of you for … Continued
Want to learn to identify artists nearly instantaneously? There’s an app for that. Want to then find those artists’ works in nearby museums? There’s an app for that, too. Lastly, do you want to start your own personal art collection with … Continued