Gustav Klimt of Austria was born on July 14 in 1862. This is his “Adele Bloch-Bauer’s Portrait.” The woman was a wealthy Jewish Viennese patron and close friend of Klimt. The painting was seized by the Nazis and called “The Woman in Gold” so that its … Continue readingAdele Bloch-Bauer’s Portrait by Gustav Klimt
“Christina’s World” by Andrew Wyeth of Pennsylvania. This painting depicts a young woman who has suffered from polio, crawling across a field. Wyeth wanted to communicate that to experience the world after such a loss could still be glorious. He said, “The challenge to me … Continue readingChristina’s World by Andrew Wyeth
Starting on July 10, we started sharing with you the work of an artist whose birthday it is! What better way to celebrate their lives and legacies? “Symphony in White No. 2” is by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, whose birthday was that day. He was born in … Continue readingSymphony in White No. 2 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler
I think forgiveness is one of the hardest things. We are told again and again in the Bible that we are supposed to forgive, but we’re never really told how. Yes, we can imitate God and try to love the people who hurt us, and we know that … Continue readingHow DO I forgive?!
The movie The Polar Express has always held a special place in my heart; it’s got a lot of deeply special family memories attached to it. And of all the many Christmas movies my family watches each year, this is the one that best captures the spirit … Continue readingThe Magic of Belief: What the Polar Express Taught Me
As I was driving to work today, I was struck by a sudden inspiration to write a blog post. This is probably going to become a Thing, because 1. I frequently finish art projects that need a place to go, 2. My random thoughts with … Continue readingMy First Blog Post!