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In the art world, I look forward to reading articles that start off with something like, “Forgive me if I sound too harsh”. You know that you’re gonna get the real deal. Well I was browsing some Facebook friends and started looking at an article in Artist Daily from American Artist magazine. Courtney Jordon posted [...]
The following is a conversation I had through this blog with a woman named, Marilyn. This conversation is posted with her permission. February 28, 2012 Hello Mr. Bonomo, I just love your paintings as seen in American Artist Feb 2010, and wondered if you teach. Your response would be most appreciated. Sincerely, Marilyn Hello Marilyn, Good [...]
Everyone knows what a fanatic I am on Henri’s Art Spirit. The Elements of Drawing, a book written by John Ruskin in 1857 is yet another book I’m very fond of. Not an easy read, this book is packed with fantastic information and insight on drawing. Although it is not heavy ladden with illustrations, it [...]
As you know, I am very big in to art history and philosophy. I subscribe to most of the periodicals with pupose of getting my next fix. All have their own good points and areas where they falter. When a student asks what one periodical I would recommend, I recommend International Artist Magazine for a [...]
I am very big on art history and the philosophy of art. In a recent conversation with a local artist who I admire, the term “kitsch” came up. Do you ever wonder why it is that something will linger in your mind, and your brain is unable to finish processing it until 3:00 in the [...]
