by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Feb 22, 2018 | General, Painting, Painting | plein air
The importance of an artistic statement to develop new concepts As we always say during our art workshops in Provence (France) and Italy, we can still paint landscapes and other traditional subjects, but we need to develop new ways of seeing bringing forth new...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Nov 12, 2017 | Art | Religion | Theory, Art History, General, Painting
The 3-Cs; the very first digital art workshop for the amateur artist and everyone After many years of reflection, we are ready to add Israel to our workshop list. Despite the current events happening in the Middle East, Israel is considered a safe place for travel....
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Apr 19, 2017 | General, Painting, Painting | plein air
The future of artists, being art-algorithm-makers. A few hours ago, I gave a talk to a group of artists of the Detroit region. I did not “knock” them out, nor “convert” them (as some Studio Italia friends from the area suggested), but just shared one of my concerns...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | May 3, 2016 | General, Painting
New York City and the Chickadees Am I starting to have this reputation for being too critical about conventional subjects often depicted by bourgeoning artists? If yes, please allow me to clarify. I have always said that art done by amateurs is as valid as the one...
by Monica Marquez | Mar 27, 2016 | General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
The pursuit of happiness We recently received a poster from Bonnie Rea, one of our artists of last October session of Studio Italia, announcing her upcoming lecture “Wine, Women and Words” (see details on the image beside). Bonnie, who lives in Dallas,...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jan 1, 2016 | Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting
For the betterment of our society To make a long story short and to start the new year on a more personal note… I have two lovely nieces living in Barranquilla Colombia, aware, bright and beautiful, Maria-Virginia (11) and Maria-Jimena (9). While having supper, the...
