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....

I had a fair number of technical difficulties with this entry as the reel-to-reel from 1959 was damaged. You’ll hear some interference...

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...

With a photo of Elise from from a few years prior to that same time period. My grandmother was a very talented artist. The whole family...

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

Maternal grandmother Hélène was often enlisted to do the portraits of performers over her long career. Here’s one she did of the French...