Historical fun fact: The phrase, “That will cost you an arm and a leg” came from art commissions that charged for additional the body parts. If you wanted more than your face in the painting, you had to paid for it. (below, (2014) Transitions, commissioned by the State of New #art #painting #commission Hampshire, 1% commission award).
Follow Us
Recent Posts
- So I get this phone call from the State Department . . .
- September 17 is USS Constitution Day. Old Ironside, an early example of using sustainable building materials, is the world’s oldest commissioned naval ship, still active in the US Navy.
- Art Nouveau: sensual art with an attitude.
- Visiting Martha’s Vineyard this summer? Stop by Cousen-Rose Gallery, 71 Circuit Ave. Oak Bluffs, to see my collection of island inspired artwork.
- Emancipation: How freed slaves contributed to art in America (in celebration of Juneteenth).