With the dawn of the internet and the subsequent explosion of social media, art in all its forms is ubiquitous across all social apps today. Every conceivable type of artistic endeavor is accessible, from extremely technical realist paintings and drawings to Basquiat on steroids, to monochromatic minimalism. Where in the past, movements in art sprung up as a natural rebellion toward hidebound artistic norms, (Dada, Impressionism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, etc.), we now find that any and all expressions are displayed...

When art jurors or art critics reflect on what they look for in a particular piece, they usually say that the first thing they look for is quality. Well, what exactly does that mean, as it relates to works of art? I recently had a drawing of mine accepted into the Zanesville Museum of Art annual show. After I dropped off my piece, ("The Hair of Athena"), I wandered through the museum to check out what wonders they had on...

Every now and then, most artists arrive at a crossroads. Some more often than others. It usually involves thoughts along the lines of "Why do I do this?" I mean really, it's a good question. Sooner or later, we arrive at the conclusion that we do this because we love it. But, is that really the reason? Or just part of it? What purpose do artists fulfill? In my case, as in many artists that prefer to take chances at...

When I was a child, I used to love to doodle. I loved it so much that it became a sort of obsession, so much so that the ability to draw sort of grew in me. It wasn't that big a deal though, until other kids in school would marvel at my ability. I was better at art than anybody in my class, and I began to realize that it was this that would define me. At the age of...