Did you know that the fear of belly buttons is called omphalophobia? I can't really imagine being afraid of, what is essentially a scar which reminds you of your own creation, but I don't like people on stilts, so each to their own. Michelangelo, was a bit of a rock star of art, having the... Continue Reading →
The Temptation of St. Anthony – Joos Van Craesbeeck
I am the quintessential over thinker. My brain is always buzzing, which can really help with somethings, but when I am wondering if all dogs bark in the same language at 2 am it can get tiresome. This was the first thing that struck me about this painting, the giant head washed up on the... Continue Reading →
Guernica Days – Ron English
Firstly, I have to tell you, I am very pleased that the Christmas spat of artwork is over. I really started it with good intentions, and then really found myself struggling to stay away from the cliched icons of season. I tell you this as I think that cliched icons is a good point to... Continue Reading →
Flower Symbolism
Quite often in my posts I will talk about symbolism of certain items, odd insects crawling about the canvas, colours, something in the background. What holds an enormous amount of symbolism, which appears to be by passed in our society today are flowers. In the past in art as well as as in everyday life... Continue Reading →