A fascinating history weaving the lives of painters Édouard Manet and Ernest Meissonier into a tale of changing artistic tastes and the rise of modern art. Manet,… Read more “Review: The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade That Gave the World Impressionism by Ross King”
Morbid Smile Art 2023 edition
My Etsy shop is now open for 2023. I’ve added all kinds of new pieces that I think you’ll appreciate. There are also old favorites restocked too!… Read more “Morbid Smile Art 2023 edition”
Resin Tutorial #1: What Brand Do You Use?
It’s holiday time, and as folks retreat indoors for winter and hibernation, it’s a good time for diy crafting and gift making. I’ve gotten a lot of… Read more “Resin Tutorial #1: What Brand Do You Use?”
Review: Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
There’s a lot of discussion about the final installment of the Jurassic Park/ Jurassic World franchise. Some people love it, some people hate it. I’ve had the… Read more “Review: Jurassic World Dominion (2022)”
Review: You Won’t Be Alone (2022)
When I heard there was going to be a new movie about witchcraft, I was, as usual, a little dubious. Hollywood can range from amazing films that… Read more “Review: You Won’t Be Alone (2022)”
Review: X (2022)
Opening this weekend in theaters, A24’s latest horror film X (2022) offers a new take on the classic slasher by mixing the erotic nature academics have long… Read more “Review: X (2022)”
February Shop updates
It’s been a wild month, but I’m finally getting more pieces uploaded on my Etsy shop. So far, it’s resin and some original paintings, but I have… Read more “February Shop updates”
Composing a Painting Part 1: Research
I have a major painting commission in progress. It’s on a big canvas and will depict Jörmungandr, the World Serpent, attacking a Norse ship at sea. My… Read more “Composing a Painting Part 1: Research”
Inktober 2021: Week 4
Day 21: fuzzy/omen Day22: wicked weeds/open So I continue playing with gouache and wanted to do something bright but stylized for the prompt. This is gouache with… Read more “Inktober 2021: Week 4”
Review: Fantasy Island (2020)
Director: Jeff Wadlow Performers: Michael Peña, Maggie Q, and Lucy Hale Fantasy Island (2020) is a horror movie loosely based on the popular 1977-1984 television show about… Read more “Review: Fantasy Island (2020)”