In this episode of Sculptor's Muse - Tracy discusses the history of the Nativity scene and the symbolism within the pieces displayed.

Anton Raphael Mengs painted this beautiful painting of The Adoration of the Shepherds. His lifetime followed the end of the Rococo and saw the rise of the Neoclassical style in art. Image Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art, Washington

Sculptor's Muse - Symbols of Christmas. Tracy discusses the Christian symbolism behind much of the decorations used for Christmas.

In this Art Review, we will be looking at Byzantine icon of the Mother and Child. Image Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art, Washington

For this weeks Sculptor's Muse, Tracy discusses the history of the 12 days of Christmas, and the various celebrations of Christmastide.

In this week's Art Review, we will look at this beautiful Renaissance "Annunciation" painted by Veronese and his workshop. Image Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art, Washington

For this Sculptor's Muse, Tracy will discuss what it is that makes a Trompe L'oeil painting a 'fool the eye' experience. On February 27, 2025 the Art Review will feature Bartolome Esteban Murillo's painting of "Two women at a window" a trompe l-oeil technique brilliantly executed.

In this Art Review we will be looking at a terracotta model of a "Pieta" by Neoclassical sculptor, Johann Baptist Hagenauer . Image courtesy of the Art Renewal Center©, (ARC) www.artrenewal.org

In this week's Sculptor's Muse, Tracy will discuss the pros and cons of using photography and live models.

In this Art Review, we will be looking at a complex figural sculpture by Baron Marochetti, "Mary Magdalene with angels." Image courtesy of the Art Renewal Center©, (ARC) www.artrenewal.org

Sculptor's Muse - Kinds of Art. Tracy will discuss various 'kinds' of art within the Fine Arts realm. I suggest looking for a copy of Great Works of Art and what makes them great by F. W. Ruckstull on addall. You can read my blog about Thoughtfully Preparing for Easter here.