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

In this week's Sculptor's Muse I will be interviewing my husband, Robert III; talking about his background as a potter and the adventure of working together on large art projects.

Sculptor's Muse - Light. In this episode Tracy discusses light in the studio and how light can be used in exhibiting finished works of art.

In this Art Review we will look at a Renaissance sculptor, Francesco Laurana and his approach to portraiture of that era. Image courtesy of the Art Renewal Center©, (ARC) www.artrenewal.org

In this episode of Sculptor's Muse, Tracy discusses the age old 'paragone' or feud: which is supreme? Painting or Sculpture?

Happy New Year! We will start this year off with a 'visual feast.' Pieter Claesz was a 17th century Dutch painter and we will discuss his intriquing still life painting that features a Peacock Pie. Image Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art, Washington