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A young woman seen from the waist up is wrapped in a blue mantle and holds a white flower in one hand. A male infant sits upright in the curve of her opposite arm and reaches forward to touch the flower.

Madonna and Child by Giotto

December 12, 2021December 16, 2021

We’re going old school in this Christmas episode as we look at Madonna and Child by Giotto di Bondone, a guy who got so famous… Read More »Madonna and Child by Giotto

The sleeves of a grey sweater are wrapped around a mug of cocoa on a desk. Beyond them is an open book with gold and rust red leaves lying on it.

Celebrating Autumn Episode

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021

Well, it’s fall, my favorite time of year! I decided to celebrate by pulling together three past episodes related to this beautiful season. We’ll revisit… Read More »Celebrating Autumn Episode

End of Season 6

July 3, 2021July 12, 2021

Well, I’ve wrapped up our virtual road trip! I hope you enjoyed exploring works at other fantastic museums around the country. They all have great… Read More »End of Season 6

Close up of woodblock print showing a man from the waist up wearing a large halo. He holds a large book in his left hand.

The Apostle Judas Thaddeus by Hans Baldung Grien

March 13, 2021March 13, 2021

Talk about a bad rep. Poor Judas Thaddeus has had to contend with the shame of being confused with Judas Iscariot, the traitor who sold… Read More »The Apostle Judas Thaddeus by Hans Baldung Grien

The words Hit the Road in bright yellow are superimposed over a photo of a wet road lined with tall fir trees winding into the distance.

Season 6 Hits the Road!

March 6, 2021July 13, 2023

Season 6 is finally here but with a twist! We’ll start at the Gallery but then travel virtually to other museums with fantastic online offerings. … Read More »Season 6 Hits the Road!

A composite image showing vertical slices from three paintings.

The Christmas Episode

December 20, 2020January 9, 2024

I wasn’t sure I wanted to celebrate Christmas after this dumpster fire of a year. But we’re starting to have some good news, so I’ve… Read More »The Christmas Episode

The word gratitude in white against a blue sky surrounded by colorful tree branches.

The Thanksgiving Episode

November 24, 2020January 9, 2024

I’ve been trying to practice gratitude this year to fight against the fear and toxicity that’s felt overwhelming at times. So, I decided to make… Read More »The Thanksgiving Episode

The words Season 5 in light yellow set against a background of colorful autumn leaves fading to black.

End of Season 5

October 17, 2020January 9, 2024

We’ve reached the end of Season 5 and as this unbelievable year comes to a close, I’ll be taking some time off to figure out… Read More »End of Season 5

Quarry by Edward Loper

October 3, 2020January 9, 2024

Did you know the US government once actually paid artists to work? During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration helped launch the career of… Read More »Quarry by Edward Loper

Oil painting of brightly colored cylinders and fruit against a patterned background

Still Life by Margaret Burroughs

September 12, 2020October 14, 2024

Margaret Taylor Burroughs was an author, painter, sculptor, printmaker, curator, museum director, activist, and teacher who left an amazing artistic and historic legacy in Chicago.… Read More »Still Life by Margaret Burroughs

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