The Art Cafe
I am building something very exciting. And I think you might want to hear about it! As a reader of my blog you might sometimes have wanted to take things beyond the blog post. Perhaps you left a comment and …
Thoughts on Art
Authenticity and the New Year
A new year brings new plans, resolutions, but also melancholy, sadness even for some. A new chapter can be exciting or scary or both. But I do believe in this saying that ’today is the first day of the rest …
Gifts for a Good Start of the New Year
So it is a week before Christmas, so perhaps a little late to come up with a gift list. But many shops still deliver on time, so why not check out these suggestions. I’ve put together a list of gifts …
Sky Landscape Artist of the Year: Winner’s Interview
Last night we could watch the final of Sky Landscape Artist of the Year. This is a painting competition on Sky Arts tv. In the first rounds artists had to battle the weather and were exposed to the most amazing …
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On Painting & Poetry (2)
I’d like to continue with the article I started last week. It was written in 1718 by an anonymous author and dealt with the characteristics of painting and poetry. These two art forms have a lot in common. In the …
On Painting & Poetry (1)
The piece of writing below was sent to The Free-Thinker, an early 18th century journal (or magazine), by an anonymous author in 1718. The author wanted to share a few thoughts on the similarities and differences between painting and poetry. …
Time to Paint
Many creative people struggle to find the time to actually be creative. I suppose we have that in common with most people, arty or not! There are just never enough hours in the day! If only we had seven lives …
Most Popular Blog Posts of the Year
Last week I shared the most popular posts on painting from 2017. This time I would like to share the most popular posts that are not so much about painting, but art history, exhibition reviews and more. Which posts did …
Great History Podcasts
History Podcasts Podcasts are a great way to digest interesting stuff while doing other things at the same time. Walking, painting, cleaning, and even filling up sleepless nights: all great times to listen to a podcast. I enjoy art, history, …
Great Art Podcasts
Podcasts are all the rage these days. I have quite a list of them and I listen regularly. They are great when going for a walk, at night in bed, or just while painting. Besides art podcasts I listen …