Art Appreciation for Amateurs
Travel photos, collected postcards, and well worn maps provide inspiration for Maureen Brouillette’s paintings working with acrylic and mixed media on canvas and paper. Cityscapes and landscapes are her favor inspirations and her recent work takes us on a ROAD TRIP through middle America yet suggests a contemporary viewpoint ripe for interpretation. Architectural snapshots such… read more »
Flemish master Sir Peter Paul Rubens’ “A Commander being armed for Battle” painting has been sold at auction for $13.68 million. The painting was sold by the family of the late Princess Diana on Tuesday, July 6th, to help pay to preserve the Spencer family home. Rubens is one of the premier Baroque-style painters of… read more »
Yes, after the age of 12, girls love their makeup, and I’ll admit to spending more than I should on my personal favorite, Chanel cosmetics. Of course, a trip to the beauty counter at the local Neiman Marcus can yield some nice freebies along with the sticker shock. But, how do the the rich and… read more »
