Explanatory Art: A Vision Update
I experienced a Posterior Vitreous Detachment in my left eye in February which has given me floaters and blurred vision. I explained...
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Thoughts
Have You Seen Me Lately?
Have you seen me lately? If not you may be surprised to see that I am using a white cane with a red tip and I wear an eyepatch and an...
Behind the Scenes: Building a Painting
My work often contains many layers of paint, which I have to plan out in advance to get the results I desire. In some cases this is...
Philadelphia Waterfront Paintings: Tour with Map and History
My two favorite places in Philadelphia are my studio and Penn's Landing, which is a mile away. The historic ships are gorgeous, unique,...
Artist's Talk: "Unreliable Reflections"
Brooke Lanier describes her artistic process, inspiration, and the evolution of her artwork. Pennswood Art Gallery, Newtown, PA September...
How long does it take to make a painting?
People often ask me how long it takes me to make a painting. That’s a tricky question, especially if you consider all of the preliminaries.
The Evolution of an Idea
I spend a lot of time staring at water, trying to understand it, enjoying its predictable unpredictability. I find it comforting that it...
A Sandwich That Would Kill You: The Reason Paintings Are So Expensive
This is an explanation of the costs involved in making a large oil painting using a peanut butter sandwich as a reference point for scale.
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