By Darla McCammon We wrote about places to go this summer. Venice was not on our list. Let’s make another stop. Try the Kosciusko County Fair. Be sure you walk through the first building on your right as you enter. This is where you will see the open … Read More
By Darla McCammon The Oakwood Hotel sponsors a wonderful event every year. You should consider attending. On our way to Oakwood, my daughter and I visited the newly opened gift shop in Syracuse owned by her friend Adora. It’s a darling place with collectible art, gift items and … Read More
By Darla McCammon Have you added any of our adventures to your family calendar yet? Here are a few more summer fairs and events, most including fine art and free admission, for you to enjoy. Remember, learning things can be a lot of fun and what is better … Read More
By Darla McCammon Collect your family and go on some adventures this summer. Many events, displays, fairs, exhibits and more await you. Just because school is out does not mean there has to be an end to learning. New things can be fun and educational. We will share … Read More
By Darla McCammon Avon Waters will join Tana Bondar by collaborating this summer with both an exciting exhibit as well as free in-person demonstrations in which you can visit and meet both artists. The exhibit started Monday, June 3, at the wonderful Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery and … Read More
By Darla McCammon Two artists are collaborating with a delightful exhibit at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery. This week we will share information about Tana Bondar, the first of the two; and next week we will share information with you about Avon Watters, the second artist. Both will … Read More
By Darla McCammon Construction can be an art form and certainly uses many principles of art when the creation of a new structure happens. Notre-Dame de Paris is a prime example of French Gothic architecture along with a hodge-podge of styles added over the centuries. Gothic style incorporates … Read More
By Darla McCammon There exist several summaries on the construction and changes over the years that affected the size, shape and overall appearance of Notre Dame Cathedral. Other things than construction had an impact on the number of visitors, however. In 1831 a book was published that increased … Read More
By Darla McCammon Among the treasures to be found in Notre Dame Cathedral were the “Great Mays.” These are works of art, large paintings, averaging 10 by 13 feet in size. To give you an idea about the scale of this Cathedral, at one time there were 76 … Read More
By Darla McCammon In the country of France, the island in the Seine that was to eventually house Notre Dame Cathedral had a long history including a lengthy time of rule by the Roman Empire. It would also hold many royal residences including the King of the Franks … Read More
By Darla McCammon A few years ago, John and I stood in awe at the massive Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. We were so fortunate to see it in all its majesty and glory before the painful event happened. The iconic building gained worldwide attention and … Read More
By Darla McCammon We’ve been covering spring, especially by a group of artists called the impressionists. Edouard Manet is thought to have been the main proponent of the techniques of this often beleaguered and criticized group of artists. He visited Monet in Argenteuil in the Paris suburb of … Read More
By Darla McCammon The impressionists by and large came out of France. Auguste Renoir is recognized as one of those artists who ushered in this mode of painting. See his “Spring Bouquet” to instantly recognize his talent. Renoir was born in 1841 to parents of modest income. The … Read More
By Darla McCammon The tortuous life of Vincent van Gogh is generally well-known, including his life in the Netherlands, where he remained in poverty and sold zero of his paintings during his lifetime. He was born in 1853 and his work in the post-impressionist era has a tremendous … Read More
By Darla McCammon This week we will delve into the life of a woman who left behind a collection of work that included many wonderful paintings. One magnificent piece, “Lydia assise dans le jardin,” signifies spring to almost every viewer. Mary Stevenson Cassatt, the creator of this artwork, … Read More
By Darla McCammon This week brings hope to the heart. Why? The first day of spring arrives. The ice is off and our marsh is teeming once again with mallards, wood ducks, buffleheads, robins, red-winged blackbirds and even sandhill cranes. The herons have not returned to us as … Read More
