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The Center blog features writing by the museum staff, volunteers, students and guest writers. If you are interested in contributing to our blog, please send a bio and short statement about your topic to burchfld@buffalostate.edu.You can also participate with the Burchfield Penney on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.
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Practice Makes Progress
Monday, December 29, 2014
Although each artist’s style and technique may be in a constant state of evolution, it’s always interesting to examine the path of refinement and skill development each one has decided to explore.
Ross Barbera’s Watercolor Pendants
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Unlike most watercolor works of art, Ross Barbera uses what is considered a light and liquid medium on hard, raw surfaces.
Hannah Hoch: Dada Artist Or?
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Have you ever felt out of place? Like you didn’t belong? Do you think art sometimes doesn’t make sense?
Slow Down: Visual Literacy in an Art Museum
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Attending the International Visual Literacy Conference at the Toledo Museum of Art was an inspiring experience, the museum is a gem. Entering buildings designed by architects Frank O. Gehry, the auditorium by Edward B. Green, and the glass pavilion by Kazuyo Sejima, transformed the experience … more
“When it Rains…”
Monday, December 15, 2014
While looking at Morris Graves/Rain, the viewer is transported into the scene feeling the pouring rain. Kay Russell is a watercolorist and retired professor at the City College of San Francisco.
The Watercolor World of The Little Prince Created by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Monday, December 15, 2014
The Little Prince was originally written in French with origional watercolor illustrations xupéry created for the book, but it was not published in French until two years after his death.
Wood Interior
Monday, December 15, 2014
Emily Carr was fascinated by the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast which led her to painting striking totem poles and forest scenes.
Waterlogue Application
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Watercolors have been around for hundreds of years but in this modern age, like all forms of tactile art, most techniques are going digital.
But Rabbits Can’t Eat Mushrooms?
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
The beloved mischievous bunny, Peter Rabbit did not just have to outwit Farmer Mc Gregor he had to be carful of what he was stealing from his garden; rabbits can’t eat mushrooms.
The Golden Age of Grotesque…Art?
Monday, December 8, 2014
Marilyn Manson…singer, writer, director, composer, photographer, and watercolorist. For well over two decades, Manson has taken Hollywood by storm with his unique appearance.
