Turner’s Slave Ship

Posted on Sep 17, 2007 | Comments Off

Turner’s Slave Ship

  Not exactly a pastel painting, this piece was an instant favourite to me because it brought to light a subject that was not considered appropriate in his day and age. Bold, blunt and full of expression, it tells nothing but the truth. One can not hide from it nor should one ignore...

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Book Review – Harley Brown’s Inspiration for Every Artist

Posted on Sep 16, 2007 | Comments Off

Book Review – Harley Brown’s Inspiration for Every Artist

After waiting for two weeks this book finally came in the mail. Greedily getting the package in my hands I eagerly opened the parcel. Pulling the book out I noticed the cover is exactly the same as I saw on the International Artist web site. I was hoping for something with a little more flare. Finally getting the book clear of the packaging I cracked it open and my first thoughts were "Oh, it's just numbered paragraphs of insight. "Hmm, disappointing". To be honest I was hoping for more of the same style as his last book. This one, however, is 401 numbered paragraphs of...

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