Category: Painting

Dogs Fly, Books, Unsung Art, Vistas, Dolphins in Los Angeles

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What sight do you most wish you could have photographed?

Beauty of Brisbane, Australia

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What art museum means the most to you?...

Part 2: Tehran Visits The Louvre

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Abbas Kiarostami, (Iran 1940-2016)

Art bridges cultures and makes us see differently (that's why the first of my novels-in-progress is titled, "Flamenco & the Sitting Cat")  -- look again at these art photos by Abbas Kiarostami, a noted Iranian film producer/director/screenwriter, poet, and photographer. In his photos, Kiarostami examines the relationship between art and visitors. He shot them at the… Continue reading Part 2: Tehran Visits The Louvre

Part 1: The Louvre visits Tehran

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Wedding of Greek deities: Thetis and Peleus (Italy 50BC - 50AD)

Art bridges cultures... Art museums often lend each other masterpieces. This year, however, marked a first -- a large-scale show by a major Western museum in Iran! The world's largest museum, the Louvre, proudly calls it, “…an outstanding cultural and diplomatic event for both countries.” The Louvre contributed fifty masterpieces for "The Louvre at Tehran" to celebrate… Continue reading Part 1: The Louvre visits Tehran

Sneak Preview: I’m in Connie DK Lane’s Art Show

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da-AL wearing Connie DK Lane red latex tunic

Here I'm goofing off while my fine artist friend Connie DK Lane fits some of her designs for her upcoming show, “Bravura.” Too shy to model? Visit us anyway. Connie's art will be displayed the entire week.