Category Archives: Making work

My article “Goddess in Oils” was published in the March / April 2020 issue of Fine Art Connoisseur describing two shows of new paintings created by the exemplary figurative artists, Nick Alm (b. 1985) and Brad Kunkle (b. 1978). Both … Continue reading →

Although I wrote a scathing review of the LA Art Show, with its hypocritical theme of social justice at this extravagantly capitalist event, there were some great pieces of work there, which were really enjoyable. You can read the review … Continue reading →

A response to the success of the latest art world darling, Nicolas Party, whose work has as much depth as a shallow puddle. Here’s the whole story, which we gave an honest title: Kicking Kittens. Maybe we should have called it “Pity Party.”

Getting to know Odd Nerdrum has been one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life. I first met him in 2014, when he came to The Representational Art Conference, and I had the remarkable pleasure of moderating a conversation … Continue reading →

This is a profile piece about Guy Kinnear, who lives and works on the Californian countryside, where he models and paints humanoid figures on the backdrop of local landscapes. Both his work and life speak of the relationship of humans … Continue reading →

I thoroughly enjoyed talking to sculptor Sabin Howard about his fabulous World War 1 memorial project. My father’s entire family served in World War 2, and just after it, and I thoroughly admire and respect our military forces. A Soldier’s … Continue reading →

No More Manifestos. Michael Pearce Wednesday December 31st 2014   Manifestos perpetuate the idea of constant, rapid, forward-moving progress as a truthful analysis of the way culture evolves. But culture only moves forward in time – and it isn’t necessarily … Continue reading →