Art History 101 :: Edgar Degas
Our 2026 Art History 101 blog takes us on a visual time travel. Picture images of dancers stretching, horses racing, people at cafés, and a woman brushing her hair. At first glance, Edgar Degas might seem like the ultimate Impressionist. But here’s the fun part: Degas...
Art Scene 101 :: L. Cornelissen & Son
Our Art Scene Blog takes us on a journey back in time… What if your local art supply store had been around for more than 170 years? And what if generations of artists had walked through its doors looking for the perfect pigment, paper, brush, or simply a little...
Artist Interview :: Mary Jane Ansell
The first time you see Mary Jane Ansell’s work, you’re drawn in by the extraordinary realism. But look a little longer, and something unexpected happens. Her portraits begin to feel like visual poetry, filled with symbolism, mystery, and quiet emotion that...
Art History 101 :: Thomas Gainsborough
Our May birthday celebration blog features the inimitable master painter, Thomas Gainsborough. When you think of elegance, emotion, and effortless brushwork, Thomas Gainsborough is that artist. Born in May 1727 in Sudbury, Gainsborough showed an early gift for drawing...About the Founder
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