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Why Realism? Part 1: Building on the Classics
Why Realism? Part 1: Building on the Classics

Why Realism? Part 1: Building on the Classics

Why Realism? Part 1: Building on the Classics  – Fred Ross gives his answer to the question: Why Realism?  

LACMA Acquires Ten Artworks During its Annual Collectors Committee Weekend, Raising More Than $4.1M
LACMA Acquires Ten Artworks During its Annual Collectors Committee Weekend, Raising More Than $4.1M

LACMA Acquires Ten Artworks During its Annual Collectors Committee Weekend, Raising More Than $4.1M

The LACMA held their 29th annual Collectors Committee fundraiser over the weekend, raising over $4.1 million plus ten new acquisitions.  The museum will welcome Jean-Auguste Dominique Ingres’ Odalisque, contemporary works by Roni Horn, Feng Mengbo and Mitra Tabrizian, as well … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD!) Brandon Drake’s “Tokens”
Painting of the Day (SOLD!) Brandon Drake’s “Tokens”

Painting of the Day (SOLD!) Brandon Drake’s “Tokens”

This little one  by Brandon Drake, Tokens, did not last very long in the gallery!  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edward Ladell’s “Still Life” – #chishow
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edward Ladell’s “Still Life” – #chishow

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Edward Ladell’s “Still Life” – #chishow

Still Life.  a finely detailed British Victorian still life by Edward Ladell (1821-1886) that is on display in our booth at the Chicago show … which closes today at 4 pm.  

Why sex should never be whitewashed from the art world
Why sex should never be whitewashed from the art world

Why sex should never be whitewashed from the art world

Why sex should never be whitewashed from the art world – an interesting blog post by Jonathan Jones.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Jay Davenport’s “Booze Brothers”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Jay Davenport’s “Booze Brothers”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Jay Davenport’s “Booze Brothers”

Booze Brothers.

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Royale, Madeleine” #chishow
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Royale, Madeleine” #chishow

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE): Antoine Blanchard’s “Rue Royale, Madeleine” #chishow

Rue Royale, Madeleine.  This early 70s Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) is on view at the Chicago International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show which is open today from 11 am – 7 pm and tomorrow from 11 am – 4 pm.  

Metropolitan Show Reunites Goya Portraits of the Altamiras
Metropolitan Show Reunites Goya Portraits of the Altamiras

Metropolitan Show Reunites Goya Portraits of the Altamiras

Metropolitan Show Reunites Goya Portraits of the Altamiras  on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Goya and the Altamira Family.  This is an interesting opportunity to see 5 members of the family in one exhibition.  

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Todd M. Casey’s “Shackleton’s Dilemma”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Todd M. Casey’s “Shackleton’s Dilemma”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Todd M. Casey’s “Shackleton’s Dilemma”

A NEW available work by Todd Casey, Shackleton’s Dilemma, available at the gallery and on display at the Chicago show!  

Link: Complimentary Ticket to the Chicago International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show #chishow
Link: Complimentary Ticket to the Chicago International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show #chishow

Link: Complimentary Ticket to the Chicago International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show #chishow

Link: Complimentary Ticket to the Chicago International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show.  Just click on the link for a free ticket to the Chicago show … it is open today, tomorrow and Monday.  Stop by for a visit … there … More…

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Arthur J. Elsley’s “Hide & Seek”
Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Arthur J. Elsley’s “Hide & Seek”

Painting of the Day (SOLD archives): Arthur J. Elsley’s “Hide & Seek”

Hide & Seek.  from the 1980s sold archives, a beauty by the 19th/20th century British Victorian artist Arthur John Elsley (1860-1952).  

Is This Rothko Real?
Is This Rothko Real?

Is This Rothko Real?

Is This Rothko Real? – a very good article on one man’s quest to prove his Rothko is authentic.  What is real interesting is that there is a photo of this work in the Rothko archives, but it was not included … More…

Andy Warhol’s Lost Computer Art Recovered 30 Years Later
Andy Warhol’s Lost Computer Art Recovered 30 Years Later

Andy Warhol’s Lost Computer Art Recovered 30 Years Later

From time to time we hear about the long lost painting found in storage, someones home, or in a pile of trash.  Now after 30 years, lost computer art by Andy Warhol have been found… Where? On a set of … More…

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Julie Bell’s “Sunshine Break”
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Julie Bell’s “Sunshine Break”

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) Julie Bell’s “Sunshine Break”

An older work (2000)  from Julie’s fantasy themed works, Sunshine Break.      

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Georges Laugee’s “Feeding Time” – #chishow #loveart
Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Georges Laugee’s “Feeding Time” – #chishow #loveart

Painting of the Day (AVAILABLE) – Georges Laugee’s “Feeding Time” – #chishow #loveart

Feeding Time.  here is a great painting by the 19th century French Realist artist Georges Laugee (1853-1937) that we have on display at the Chicago International Art, Antique and Jewelry Show which opens to the public today.  

Art Speaks: John Everett Millais’s ‘The Blind Girl’
Art Speaks: John Everett Millais’s ‘The Blind Girl’

Art Speaks: John Everett Millais’s ‘The Blind Girl’

Art Speaks: John Everett Millais’s ‘The Blind Girl’ – Tim Gebhart’s thoughts on this British Victorian masterpiece.