Category Archives: Art

10 Amazing Art Blogs and Websites

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I love art. I love to make art, see art, and read about art. Today I am sharing ten of my favorite places on the web to find art. Now it’s your turn. Do you know a wonderful art blog that … Continue reading →

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Review of Draw Your Day by Samantha Dion Baker

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I love to look at art journals. For example, I love the blog Sketch Away, by Suhita Shirodkar, in which she records her days. I dream of being outside, pulling out my sketchbook, and drawing what I experience. But I have … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Judy Dykstra-Brown, Teacher, Artist, Poet

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

This article first appeared on ARHtistic License. When I first started blogging more than six years ago, one of the first blogs I discovered was lifelessons–a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown. I took part in blogging challenges, and so did Judy. As … Continue reading →

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The Artist’s Perspective

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I see gorgeous old wood peeking out from behind peeling paint; what should be transparent, isn’t; the missing pane of glass is a portal into darkness. Now it’s your turn. What do you see? Share in the comments below.

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Fra Angelico, the Angelic Friar

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Fra Angelico (born Guido di Pietro circa 1395—died February 18, 1455) was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance. His nickname in English-speaking countries, Fra Angelico, means the “Angelic friar,” referring to his devout and humble demeanor.  He earned his reputation primarily … Continue reading →

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Tangles for Christmas by ARHuelsenbeck

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

This article first appeared on ARHtistic License last December. For the last month, I’ve been zentangling Christmas themes. The Facebook Zentangle group I’m a member of, Tangle All Around, spent two weeks designing wreaths. Here’s one I made using the pattern Twistee: This … Continue reading →

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St. Anthony’s Monastery, Part II: the Iconography

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

One of the highlights of my trip to St. Anthony’s Monastery last fall was the many icons displayed in the church and the chapels. They were brought over from Greece. Some of them look to me like hand-painted originals, others … Continue reading →

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An Interview with an Artist: Vesna Taneva-Miller, by ARHuelsenbeck

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Meet Vesna Taneva-Miller, folk dancer, quilter, painter, jewelry maker, crocheter and crafter. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing her for years, since she dances with the Phoenix International Folk Dancers, but I didn’t know how talented she is in the arts … Continue reading →

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Video: The Unicorn in Captivity

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Sharing a discussion about my favorite tapestry by Khan Academy:

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I is for Icon…by ARHuelsenbeck

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

This article first appeared on ARHtistic License. An icon (from Greek εἰκών eikōn “image”) is a religious work of art, usually a portrait-style painting, used in Eastern Orthodox churches and homes. The most common subjects are Christ, Mary, and saints. Eastern Orthodox tradition holds that the creation of … Continue reading →

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