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Salvador Dalí in Brief
May 2, 2023As I get ready to leave for a much-anticipated trip to Spain, I leave you with a short piece on one of the artists whose work I plan to see, that of Salvador Dalí, in his hometown, Figueres. Dalí himself is a well-recognized figure known for his iconic mustache. by Kathy McShane 2023-04-29-Salvador-… Read More
Read MoreCelebrating Dataw Artists – Barbara Carakostas
April 27, 2023by Marie Doyon & Bill Riski Where are you from and what do you make? I am from Saginaw, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. in interior design. I met my spouse, Mike, at MSU; we’ve been married for 49 years. Because of his career, we have lived in several cities acr… Read More
Read MoreWomen Artists: VAC Members Choose Their Favorites
March 28, 2023In celebration of Women’s History Month, our Visual Arts Club members were invited to name their favorite woman artist. I received some great responses. Here’s a little bit about each one. 2023-03-28-Women-Artists-VAC-Member-Favorites-v2 download
Read MoreCelebrating Dataw Artist – Dick Golobic
March 23, 2023by Marie Doyon & Bill Riski Where are you from and what do you make? I was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, where I lived for 31 years. After college, I worked for an Akron advertising agency for ten years, becoming VP and Creative Director. It was here that I met my future bride, Mariann. She wa… Read More
Read MoreNotre Dame and the Eiffel Tower: Two Iconic Landmarks Immortalized in Art
February 28, 2023Some artists are inspired by bucolic landscapes. Others are inspired by soaring cathedrals, imposing buildings, palaces or monuments, the expanse of a bridge, or the bustle of a city. The work of some of the most famous artists in history depict iconic landmarks throughout the world. Here are some examples of paintings featuring just two of those landmarks, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower, both iconic symbols of Paris.
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