Jean-Antoine Houdon was a French Neoclassial sculptor. In this week's Art Review we will look at his delightful sculpture of "Louise." Image courtesy of the Art Renewal Center©, (ARC) www.artrenewal.org

In this week's Sculptor's Muse, Tracy discusses the Art of Patience.

Bartolome Esteban Murillo was one of the greatest Spanish Baroque painters. In this Art Review we will look at his famous painting "The Return of the Prodigal." Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

In this episode of Sculptor's Muse, Tracy will share with you her favorite sculpting tools, as well as the history of the sculptor's smock; including unique features she created for her own smock. Click here for Philippe Faraut's sculpture tools Read my blog on the Sculptor's Smock

For this weeks Sculptor's Muse, Tracy shares her insights and tips on sketching at Art Museums.

Baroque painter, Orazio Gentileschi was one of many artists influenced by the work of Caravaggio. In this Art Review we will discuss that influence in his painting of "The Lute Player" Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

For this episode of Sculptor's Muse - Tracy shares the deep influence that Dutch artist, Rien Poortvliet had on her work as a student and as a professional artist. Interview with Poortvliet 1994 All his books are amazing, these two are my favorites: He was one of Us Noah's Ark Also check addall for used books by Poortvliet

Dr. Samuel Marshal Gore was a huge influence in Tracy's life personally and in art. He poured into her as his sculpture apprentice for eight years; helping her to shape her philosophy about art and her walk with Christ in a beautiful pattern that shaped the rest of her life. He and his wife Margie, were lifelong friends of the Sugg family. Read about Tracy working with Dr Gore's daughter, Judy, to finish the uncompleted sculpture of the sleeping disciple after Dr. Gore's passing. Tracy's son, Colt, was the model

In this Art Review we will look at this complex sculpture of the "Knife Wrestlers" by Swedish Neoclassical sculptor Jean Peter Molin. Image courtesy of the Art Renewal Center©, (ARC) www.artrenewal.org