7 Spooky Works of Art Just in Time for Halloween
In the spirit of Halloween, we’re looking at 7 paintings full of spooky scenes and creepy content!
Just 7 Medieval Cats Acting Silly
Last summer, we ran a post featuring a few art-historical dogs during the “dog days of summer.” That post, and the fact that we started this year with a blog post about a cat’s art-historical hijinks, mean that it’s high time we showed cats some more love–and medieval cats, specifically. Art in medieval western Europe […]
Roberto Benavidez’s Art-Historical Piñatas Are Beyond Cool
What could possibly make piñatas even more fun? According to artist Roberto Benavidez, creating piñatas that reference art historical works. Benavidez, a Los-Angeles-based artist, started work on his Piñatas of Earthly Delights series in 2013. Each piñata in the series references a creature found in 16th-century Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch’s tour de force of weirdness, The Garden of Earthly […]
The Art Assignment Should Be Your (Kinda) New Obsession
Maybe we’re a little late to the party, but forgive us—we’ve recently discovered what might be our new favorite YouTube channel. The Art Assignment by PBS Digital Studios, whose videos are available on YouTube or via their website, is a channel full of all the art-related videos you could ever need. And we can’t stop […]
5 Artists’ Gardens That Are Still Thriving Today
Ahh, springtime…when the world is fresh and blooming, and there’s nothing else quite like it! Many artists, we’re sure, have felt the same way, especially when they’re painting en plein air or from life. After spotting an article in Sunset mentioning Frida Kahlo’s home and garden, we decided to discover a few other gardens that famous artists […]
Explore Whimsy, Warts, & More at Toadtopia, the Crocker’s Latest Art Spot
Has your little one dreamed of hopping along an enchanted forest floor, or shrinking down to the size of a fairy or forest creature? If so, you’re in luck: the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento’s latest Art Spot is made just for them! Toadtopia, created by Molly Devlin and S.V. Williams, is a surreal world for […]
10 Artist Quotes To Spark Your Creativity
It’s no surprise that artists tend to be some of the most notable quotables. And since discovering how artists talk about their work can often inspire creative people of any sort, we decided it was high time to put together a collection of some of our favorite quotes from our favorite artists, many of whom […]
Take A Look at These Strange, Art Historical Holiday Cards
Sending holiday cards is, for many people, a time-honored tradition that warms the heart and lets friends and family both near and far know you’re thinking of them. It’s also a great way to keep in touch and show those in your life who prefer not to use social media what’s new with you and/or […]
Dog Days of Summer: 5 Paintings Featuring Pups!
What are the dog days of summer? Generally speaking, they’re the hottest days of the season. But here at the Art Docent Program, we’re taking that phrase to a whole new level today, and choosing to celebrate a few paintings featuring humans’ best friends! We love pets, so much so that we’ve included a first-grade […]
Exploring Color in Matisse’s Artwork
With his vivid hues and bold brushstrokes, Henri Matisse’s artwork seems especially enjoyable in the summer. Not that any artist’s work can be nailed down to one season, but it’s something about bright colors in particular that can bring to mind summer days. Throughout his career, Matisse never shied away from color and form: one […]