Every day, we wake up and we hurry to our jobs or to school. We become part of a routine that seems to encapsulate us. In this series, we will take a moment from our hectic, fast-paced world, step outside of our routine, and imagine what life may have been like across cultures and eras….
A Return to Divine Beauty: Socrates and Phaedrus
May 26, 2021
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The Eye of the Beholder: Reflecting on the Purpose of Beauty and Art We’ve all heard the phrase “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” but what does this mean and does it hold weight? In this series, we’ll take a casual look at the philosophical debates concerning our experiences with beauty and art….
Landscapes of the Sublime
May 26, 2021
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Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher. —William Wordsworth In times when “progress” charts a potentially perilous course for humanity, it’s the role of art to remind us of our connection to life, both inside and outside ourselves. In the 18th and 19th centuries, as the industrial revolution transformed the…
The Medici: Patrons of the Florentine Renaissance
May 26, 2021
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Their artworks are icons of Italy and their names are among the most well-known in the art world: Donatello, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Michelangelo. Eager viewers stop and snap photos of the instantly-recognizable paintings, sculptures, and buildings. Displayed in museums around the world, the immortal paintings invite a popular following. What remains obscured in the history books,…
Great-Grandma Artist, 88 Years Old, Paints Portrait of Donald J Trump—Says ‘I Am a Patriot’
This unassuming great-grandma from Colorado Springs actually has a burning patriotic streak instilled in her—which she has expressed in her art, painting the 45th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Though she’s 88 years old and enjoys painting watercolors of her grandkids in her spare time, under that amicable exterior lies a passionate…
The Pietà: An Image of Compassion
The pietà is a common theme throughout the history of Western art; it pertains to a work of art that depicts the Virgin Mary with her son Jesus Christ after Jesus’s death and descent from the cross. Depicting the mother’s love for her son after he endures great suffering, the word “pietà” roughly translates to…
Vermont Painters Pilgrimage
In March of last year I travelled to Vermont, along with 40 other painters, in search of snow. It is an annual pilgrimage made by many painters, led by Stapleton Kearns, T.M. Nicholas, and Eric Tobin. It’s arguably the worst time of year to be in Vermont, with freezing temperatures and icy winds, but who…
Pure Beauty: ‘Between Generations’
February 12, 2021
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We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. The competition’s mission, “Pure Truth, Kindness and Beauty,” has inspired many artists to recognize their responsibility in creating art with traditional values. Award-winning Paintings Original artworks, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. All net proceeds will go toward supporting the artists…
Pure Beauty: ‘Birds of the Air, Grass of the Field’
February 7, 2021
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Click here for more inspiring videos. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. The competition’s mission, “Pure Truth, Kindness and Beauty,” has inspired many artists to recognize their responsibility in creating art with traditional values. Award-winning Paintings Original artworks, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. All net…
Pure Beauty: ‘Milena’s Friends’
February 5, 2021
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Click here for more inspiring videos. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. The competition’s mission, “Pure Truth, Kindness and Beauty,” has inspired many artists to recognize their responsibility in creating art with traditional values. Award-winning Paintings Original artworks, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. All net…
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