Finding a Match
Assisting with art authentication requires extensive research. And plenty of patience. Case in point: A collector sought my help to...
KMOX, Johnny Rabbit and a painting that no one wants
"You've got the face for radio." Yesterday, I had the pleasure to sit down with Johnny Rabbit at KMOX News in St. Louis and chat about...
Western Union artifacts preserve correspondence between artists
My recent research has rewarded me with this original Western Union telegraph correspondence between Holmes Smith, President of the...
1902 Correspondence documents St. Louis Public School's efforts to acquire art collection.
In my recent research, I came across numerous historical documents from SLPS' 1902 effort to acquire artworks, of which Frank Duveneck's...
Squire and Mother Duveneck paintings re-united once again
Their facial expressions give the impression of an awkward first date. In reality, it's been 50 years since they've last hung together;...
Rediscovering the artwork exhibited at the 1904 World's Fair
Illustrations of Selected Works in the Various National Sections of the Department of Art Published by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition...
Can I master drawing in 3 months?
First, I will not say it is impossible, but I will say it is highly unlikely that you will be able to "master" the art, skill, and (dare...
NEWS: World's Fair painting in St. Louis has gone AWOL more than once
Originally appeared in St. Louis Post-Dispatch: https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/worlds-fair-painting-in-st-louis-...
NEWS: Surplus artwork from St. Louis Public Schools moves to Missouri Historical Society
Originally appeared in St. Louis Post-Dispatch: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/surplus-artwork-from-st-louis-public-school...
Showcase your technical ability in your art portfolio for school
Technical skills are what allow an artist to communicate the message or meaning of a piece. They also give admissions counselors a sense...