Today I joined the Girl Scouts for a hike in the Bear Mountain area. The group set out to enjoy the scenery and learn some painting techniques. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day! This was my fist time instructing this age group, so I wasn't sure...
The fourth-grade Girl Scouts went to the Montclair Art Museum for a tour and drawing activity as part of the Drawing/Painting badge. I wanted to accompany them because I probably wouldn't have been motivated to go otherwise. It's shameful because I drive by MAM all the time. It's...
I am only beginning to understand what defines a Kitsch painter. When I first realized Odd Nerdrum defined himself as one, I was bewildered. When I think of kitsch, I think of the kitschy postcard I bought in the south of France in the 90's. My friends and I...