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”
Category: artwork
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?”
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 3
It’s still a rough month, but I’m hanging in there with my Inktober work! I’ve gotten to the point where if I get stumped in a prompt,… Read more “Inktober 2021: Week 3”
Inktober 2021: Week 2
I’m making decent progress with Inktober this year! It’s rough doing these while I’m working at shows, but (as I said in my previous post) I’m getting… Read more “Inktober 2021: Week 2”
Inktober 2021: Week 1
Inktober is such a wild challenge, and it’s always during one of my busiest months. I’m busy in a variety of conventions this month, and I’m glad… Read more “Inktober 2021: Week 1”
31 Days of Art 2020: Week 2
This week was rough, y’all! Not because of anything bad, so don’t worry! We just had family stay with us for a few days. They had some… Read more “31 Days of Art 2020: Week 2”
31 Days of Art 2020 Challenge: Week 1
It’s October, and normally that means I take on the Inktober challenge. Sadly, though, I couldn’t reconcile the spirit of the challenge with the increasingly questionable ethics… Read more “31 Days of Art 2020 Challenge: Week 1”