The Fine and Decorative Arts

To See Nature Anew

To See Nature Anew: The Evolution of Animal Art in the 18th & 19th Centuries

To See Nature Anew: The Evolution of Animal Art in the 18th & 19th Centuries The 18th and 19th centuries marked a turning point in the artistic portrayal of animals. Philosophical inquiry and scientific discovery transformed how humans viewed the creatures around them, and artists and audiences alike began to see nature anew. By R.E.

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Pigments to Pixels

Pigments to Pixels: How Technology and Innovation Transform Art

Pigments to Pixels: How Technology and Innovation Transform Art Technology and innovation have continually reshaped the way artists work. Each innovation, from paper and pigments to pixels and printers, has expanded what is possible, influencing both technique and artistic expression itself. And technology doesn’t just change how art is made; it also transforms how it’s

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Artist Stephen B. Whatley

Impassioned Expressionism: An Interview with the Artist Stephen B. Whatley

Impassioned Expressionism: An Interview with the Artist Stephen B. Whatley This week, the artist Stephen B. Whatley visits The Renaissance Garden Guy.  In this remarkable interview,the London-based Expressionist master discusses, among other things, the far-reaching impact of his famous, vividly triumphant works, and the miraculous inspiration and deeply personal passion that serve as their impetus. By

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Artist Nicole Willbur Is Back

Artist Nicole Willbur Is Back!

Artist Nicole Willbur Is Back! Artist Nicole Willbur is back in the The Renaissance Garden Guy garden painting en plein air (wait’ll you see what she’s working on now) and she’s back right here in the pages of your favorite gardening-art-writing-books-construction-all-in-one digital publication, The Renaissance Garden Guy itself, in live-action video mode.  Stick around, because

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Artist Nicole Willbur in My Garden

Artist Nicole Willbur in My Garden: Painting en Plein Air

Artist Nicole Willbur in My Garden: Painting en Plein Air Hosting the artist Nicole Willbur in my garden while she painted en plein air on a sunny late spring day was, for me, an unforgettable experience.  Her work is remarkable and her process is fascinating.  Watch her watercolor creation bloom and grow while she discusses

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Dayle Olson on the Magic of Zines

Dayle Olson Discusses the Magic of Zines

Dayle Olson Discusses the Magic of Zines The acclaimed poet and writer returns to The Renaissance Garden Guy for a twelve-question interview with her glorious miniature zines (rhymes with “means”) as the topic.  We’ll get to know her own creative process, and much, much more as I press Dayle Olson on the magic of zines.

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An Interview with the Artist Ayfer Erbay

The Power of Suggestion: An Interview with the Artist Ayfer Erbay

Subscribe to The Renaissance Garden Guy The Power of Suggestion: An Interview with the Artist Ayfer Erbay In “The Power of Suggestion: An Interview with the Artist Ayfer Erbay,” the enigmatic and supremely gifted painter and illustrator beautifully demonstrates how and why she allows the profundity of her work to be her voice. By John

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