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The Art of Horror
Years ago, in the golden age of Hollywood, movies were promoted with glorious, colourful posters, illustrated by artists who still worked with paint and a brush. Film posters are a somewhat...
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The “Divine” Art of Gustave Doré
Bible Engravings, 1866 His first book was published at the age of 15. A year later, he was the highest paid illustrator in France. During his lifetime, he was literally the most famous artist in the...
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Once Upon a Midnight Dreary
Quoth the raven, “Nevermore”. An iconic line from a famous poem. Written by a man who was orphaned at the age of three, lost the love of his life to tuberculosis, and then died himself at only 40...
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Quoth the Raven . . .
Dénouement: the final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work; the outcome of a complex sequence of events; the end result Nothing is more clear than that every plot, worth the...
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Freshly Pressed Frenzy
Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen. ~ Leonardo Da Vinci The smoke has cleared, the dust has settled. Things have finally returned to...
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For the Love of Poe
Edgar Allan Poe may be the king of the macabre tale, but this troubled and tortured soul also had a serious romantic side. We’re all familiar with his works of suspense and horror: “The Raven”, ”The...
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The Artist’s Studio
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Every artist needs a space. A space to call their own. A place that inspires creativity and is conducive to productivity. Every artist needs a studio. Gather and...
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Ladies of the Fifth Dimension
The Twilight Zone has a little something for everyone. Mystery, drama, morality, redemption, and a touch of fun. At the helm was series’ creator Rod Serling, who along with a number of other supremely...
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Terror Tuesday: Poe & Price
… † … There are many memorable pairings in the world of horror: Peter Cushing & Christopher Lee, Van Helsing & Dracula, Doctor Frankenstein & his Monster, Scooby Doo & Shaggy. And here...
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The Art of the Pin-up
Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Gil Elvgren The female form is one of the most beautiful objects in all of God’s vast creation. Beauty is, of course,...
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To Bare, or Not to Bare
Sex sells. This is a sad fact of life. But while this may be true, when it comes to art, what sells isn’t always what’s best for business. I’d like to elaborate a bit on a particular point I made in my...
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Woman
Preliminary sketch for self portrait, 2008 When I was younger, pencil was my preferred medium. I liked to sketch. And I wasn’t all that interested in painting. In fact, let me be honest – I abhorred...
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Depictions of Christ in Art
All of my fellow Seekers of Truth know that my interests are broad and far-reaching. My blog is made up of, dare I say, an incredible variety of topics. Today is the two-year anniversary of “Seeker of...
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Hammer’s Glamour: The Art of Hammer Films
You don’t need to visit the local art gallery to see some incredible works of art. Two years ago I wrote “The Art of Horror” — a blog post that highlighted the lost art of illustrated film posters. It...
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The Art of the Pin-up II: Gil Elvgren
Teaching art is like teaching mathematics or anything else. There are certain basic principles which anyone can learn. You can teach anyone to draw and paint, but you can’t make them an artist. ~...
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The Sight of the Stars Makes Me Dream
“The Starry Night” (1889) For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. The above is a quote from Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, Vincent Van Gogh. One of...
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The Renaissance Man
I’ve always said that I was born too late. Usually I just mean that I’d be happiest as a 1950’s housewife. A real June Cleaver-type, you know? Vacuuming in heels? Heck, yeah, I’m there! But it’s even...
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art: At Your Fingertips
Wanderlust: a strong desire to travel Wanderlust is a word I had never heard before I discovered Pinterest. But today, you can find it everywhere. Everybody wants to travel. Well… not everybody....
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Monster Mash: The Art of Jason Edmiston
I’m so picky when it comes to art. Just like I’m picky when it comes to horror. NO, I didn’t say I had a refined palate when it comes to horror! Just that I’m picky about what I like. It’s not my...
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The Joy of Painting
While you may not know his name, you’re probably all familiar with the bearded TV artist known for his gentle, soft-spoken manner, and iconic afro hairstyle. His show, “The Joy of Painting”, aired on...
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