Let’s talk about the muse and how they function in the life of the artist. We all have influences that kick our artistic butts into gear....

Immigrants to a new nation are often the most ardent in their love for their new country and my family was a classic example of the...

Gothic horror, film noire, and melodrama will frequently feature a scene with a spooky portrait. Here are a few examples off the top of...

My great-grandfather, Hector Lasserre, on the left with my grandmother, Hélène, in the 1930s. Libourne, France. Here is a sketch she made...

My maternal grandmother, Hélène, was a professional portrait artist. From time to time, as I catalog the family photos, I’ll recognize a...