Journal

Encouraging the Next Generation of Artists
Encouraging the Next Generation of Artists
Recently, I had the pleasure of serving as a judge for the McHenry County Fair's 4-H Visual Arts competition. Meeting young artists, hearing the stories behind their work, and witnessing... Read more...
Why the First 10 Seconds Aren't Enough: What My Self-Portrait Explorations Can Teach Us About Looking at Art
Why the First 10 Seconds Aren't Enough: What My Self-Portrait Explorations Can Teach Us About Looking at Art
Original paintings aren't meant to be understood in just a few seconds. In this article, Kent Alexander explores why slowing down changes the way we experience art—and how paintings that... Read more...