Smooth Move—Smooth Painting Surfaces
All artists are self-taught today. It doesn’t matter if you have a masters degree or never set foot in an art school–everyone is on their own. The most important piece of…
Cleveland Museum of Art Staff Exhibition
Ever since a significant part of the museum’s renovations was opened (as discussed in this post), it’s a hop, skip, and jump to the main galleries from the parking garage. Before the…
Stephen Pentak at Bonfoey
The Bonfoey Gallery (1700 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH) is the kind of establishment I adore: it’s an art gallery in the business of showing real, contemporary artists. Places like it…
In the Studio Oct. 14 2012
Another lifelong habit I have is working on several–sometimes very many–painting simultaneously. I will put a painting aside to be taken up later any number of times. I might work…
Cleveland Museum of Art Opens Renovations
If you’re like me, art is food–it’s one of life’s essentials. I’ve a lifelong habit of haunting art museums. My excitement is always high at the prospect of a visit, and no…







