Author Archives: Cher B

Race Horses in Art: Kentucky Derby Runs Again (Degas)

Known for his renditions of ballet dancers, Edgar Degas’ paintings of race horses in this week’s blog honor the famed Kentucky Derby which historically runs the 1st Saturday in May. His race horses reveal the same impressionistic style as his dancers, and his unique “snapshot” compositions. Learn more in this week’s blog discussion.

Planet Earth: Art for Earth Day 2021 (NASA)

What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to recognize its Creator! And to recognize the mandate we have been given by Him since the beginning to care for it. Check out some fascinating fun facts about these 2 famous Planet Earth Photos from Space in this week’s blog

Spring 2020: A Retrospect. A Year in the Life of the Pandemic with Cher’s Famous Art

Spring 2020 was one of sudden collapse and cession of everything we knew. Public gatherings abruptly ended. I created a website to share my passion for art and provide a bit of re-direction for my Facebook friends and blog followers. Did you join in the middle? Miss out on some? “Spring 2020: A Retrospect. A Year in the Life of the Pandemic with Cher’s Famous Art” is a recap of the 1st three months of this endless year. Come…join me in retrospect..

Freedom of Speech in Art (Rockwell)

Freedom of Speech, constitutional right of all Americans, is the theme of this painting by Norman Rockwell. The first of a series of Four Freedoms laid out by President Roosevelt in 1941 portrays evidence of the historic heritage of democratic discourse of respectfulness as we share ideas, despite apparent differences. My blog digs deeper into Freedom of Speech: the painting and the topic.

The Last Supper: Art for Holy Week (Leonardo da Vinci)

Maundy Thursday: “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci is one of most recognized art of all times. As Christians observe the last supper of Jesus with his disciples this week, this painting highlights the event and the individuals involved. My blog provides an Armchair Visit to its home base in Italy, close up photos, and insight into this masterpiece.

Jesus Cleanses the Temple: Art for Holy Week (El Greco)

Holy Week! The week between Palm Sunday and Easter, was literally set in motion by Jesus Cleansing the Temple and Driving out the Money Changers, as seen in 4 dramatic paintings by El Greco. My blog highlights not only these 4 paintings, but also the most important week in the Life of Jesus Christ—and for us.

Fitness in Art and Life (Greece)

Healthy living and fitness are a recurring theme during the pandemic to combat this deadly disease. The focus on fitness as seen in the Olympic Games was key to living and witnessed in their famous sculpture such as the Diskobolos and Doryphorus – highlighted in this blog.

Art in Ice in Minneapolis (MN)

Art In Ice celebrates Art in the cold Minnesota winter! Enjoy five key artworks from the Mia collection interpreted in ice sculpture in Minneapolis parks. Photos, reflections, highlights, travel tips from our fun Art In Ice field trip this week, along with my “awards” for each sculpture are available on my blog.

Standing Tall: Art for President’s Day 2021

Happy birthday, George! Today is President’s Day when we honor all USA presidents. I focus on Washington because he was first. Did you know that America had “court painters” much like Europe before the camera? Learn more as my blog highlights 4 famous portraits of GW, including my 2 favorite at our local Mia.