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I share the fascinating art of little-known artists and also reveal my art process (mostly egg tempera), and updates on my memoir/coffee table art book, plus a rotating array of non-art topics.
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Go Figure! Travel Edition (opens the original)
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Sign up to receive Art Blotter Plus in your inbox every month (or so). It’s forever free.Inspiration / Fascination…This is post three in my four-part series on figurative painting, featuring the work of early Renaissance master Piero della Francesco.One of my most memorable art experiences was traveling the Piero della Francesco trail in Tuscany, Italy, in 1999 with my son Amos. The Piero Pilgrimage, as it is sometimes called, includes the towns of Arezzo, Monterchi, Sansepolcro (Piero’s birthpl
Go Figure Part II (opens the original)
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If you haven’t already, sign up to receive Art Blotter Plus in your inbox every month (or so). It’s forever free.Inspiration / Fascination…Tina Berning & J
Albany Library talk postponed! (opens the original)
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Hello Everyone!The talk I’d scheduled at the Albany (California) library on July 29th won’t be happening due to library scheduling issues. It’s being rescheduled for late September — I’ll announce the date in next month’s Art Blotter Plus, which will feature Part II of “Go Figure.”I will feature two figurative artists: one contemporary and one working in the WPA Depression era. Both obscure.See you then!Carry on Bravely,Lora<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.c
Go Figure! Part I (opens the original)
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Sign up to receive Art Blotter Plus in your inbox every month (or so). It’s forever free.Inspiration / Fascination…I usually feature little-known artists, but
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