Category Archives: Making work

On 1st June I’m participating in this online forum, moderated by Elina Cerla (who is in possession of a remarkable mind). It will be interesting to talk to Conor Walton, who is a formidably intellectual artist, who doesn’t paint a … Continue reading →

In this story, I was attracted to the idea of pathways through paintings, music and writing, and wanted to bring these three arts together. It was a huge pleasure working with Roger Dean, who is a real gentleman. It was … Continue reading →

I’m an enthusiastic fan of imaginative realism, which I see as the art of our time without equal. I really enjoyed writing this story, especially chatting with Patrick Wilshire, who founded IX Arts with his wife Jeannie. IX Arts is … Continue reading →

I was horrified when I heard that many US art museums were turning their backs on their community of workers during the coronavirus, especially their most vulnerable part-timers and freelance educators, even though some of them have gigantic endowments and … Continue reading →

For years I’ve watched Steven DaLuz rightly gain a following for his sublime luminism. He makes ecstatic paintings that literally glow thanks to his clever practices of using metal leaf and chemical patination to produce shimmering effects. His paintings border … Continue reading →

Adam Miller was stuck in Florence when Italy shut down because of the virus. I interviewed him as he looked over the shuttered city, and we spoke of his quest to understand the skill of Raphael and his admiration for … Continue reading →

My editor asked me to write about Raphael for the 500th anniversary of his death. I saw it as an opportunity to compare the apocalyptic times of the turn of the 16th century with our own. Here’s the complete article.

I interviewed painter Eric Armusik about his series of paintings inspired by the Inferno, which he hopes to complete in time for the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death next year. The result was a gothic profile piece that I really … Continue reading →

I reviewed the 13th National Exhibition of Fine Arts, at the National Art Museum, Beijing, which closed mid-January, just before the Covid-19 virus hit Wuhan. The show included many paintings of an impressively high standard, although the range of ideas … Continue reading →

I wrote an article for the Martin Center for Academic Renewal about why art should matter more to conservatives. It got a mention on the National Review website. From the article: “What do conservatives want to conserve? Clearly, conservatives everywhere … Continue reading →