New camera on the beach
It is a sunny and windy day here in NE Ohio. It's jacket weather, believe it or not. It's a perfect day to take my new Nikon Z 7 for a spin. I went down…
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Site disruption
This site was disrupted overnight. A lot of my readers are outside the US and they want to know what's up. I've transferred my domain registrar. The process is messy. To complete the transfer, I…
Grumpy book review: 1177 B.C.
The book's complete title is 1177 B.C. The Year Civilization Collapsed. The book addresses the mysterious collapse of the Iron Age civilization. The author, Eric Cline, claims that recent findings prompted him to update his…
Camera lust Nikon Z 7
I love Nikon's color science and my Nikon D750 has served me well--it's one of the best pieces of gear I've ever owned. When Nikon introduced its full-frame, mirrorless camera the Z7 two years ago,…
J. L. David’s Cupid and Psyche
Jacques-Louis David is one of my favorite artists. David's reputation was cemented for me the first time I visited the Louvre. David made a career revitalizing well-known stories and allegories. From the beginning of his career, David…
Gerard Dou video
https://youtu.be/JnImpbRoMw0 Analysis of Dou's 'Portrait of a Woman' in the Cleveland Museum of Art. ‘Painter’s paintings’ fascinate artists even though museum-goers pass without a second glance.
Grumpy review: Kindles
I've used my Kindle Oasis for several years and thought I'd share my impressions with you. Let's start with the negatives. Cons Goodreads. Amazon embeds Goodreads in the Kindle. You cannot turn it off, even…
What’s wrong with Rembrandt oils
When I was starting, my budget restricted my paint choices to the cheapest brands. When I had some extra money (haha), I'd treat myself to a tube of Rembrandt paint. Rembrandt was decidedly low-end among…