Art
Paint by Number, professional version
Reginald Baylor is the first to call his work "Paint by Number," employing assistants to paint his vision on canvas. For Baylor, painting is a means to an end rather than an essential part of his process.
Jul 6th, 2010 by Valerie J. Christell
Fragonard’s The Shepherdess
Fragonard's The Shepherdess is the first in TCD's summer series of long looks at works in the Milwaukee Art Museum's permanent collection.
Jul 1st, 2010 by Tom Strini
Home is where the heart is
In a series of new paintings at the Tory Folliard Gallery, Marion Coffey has transformed Milwaukee into a brightly colored, almost tropical paradise.
Jun 24th, 2010 by Ryan Findley
A fascination with nature
In 2008, in the deserts of New Mexico, Riverwest-based painter David Niec set out on an ambitious project: to capture an entire moon cycle on canvas.
Jun 23rd, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Shelby Keefe
The Milwaukee-based painter's work graces the poster for this year's Lakefront Festival of Arts, happening at the MAM this weekend.
Jun 17th, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Images from the Beer City Tattoo Convention
They come from far and near to Milwaukee, where visitors can be inked by some of the best artists from across the country. And we got the pictures.
Jun 12th, 2010 by Nicole Braunsdorf
Finding great art…in a box
TCD is pleased to welcome renowned artist, educator and founder of Merge Gallery, Valerie Christell, as our newest visual arts contributor. This week, she suffers through Bravo's latest stab at combining art with television, and lives to talk about it.
Jun 12th, 2010 by Valerie J. Christell
Restoration drama
Painter, muralist and expert restorer Andy DeWeerdt needs to clear his studio full of artifacts before moving to Oregon. The Portrait Society Gallery is happy to help.
Jun 11th, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
A sneak peek
A sneak peek at the Colescott retrospective and selections from the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Jun 9th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
Studio in Rajasthan
A chat with poet, photographer and expatriate Waswo X. Waswo.
Jun 9th, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
60 years of satire
"Satire has always been an element in my work," says Colescott, "but as I got older, I began to attempt to say things that were a bit more complicated."
Jun 9th, 2010 by Erin Petersen
AIDS Memorial Quilt comes to the MAM
The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin marks its 25th anniversary and memorializes those lost to the AIDS epidemic with a special exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Jun 7th, 2010 by Abbie Amadio
