Art Topics : ideas, quotations and timeless principles
I am fortunate to have spent part of my time, since 1973, teaching art, especially at The Art Institute of Philadelphia and The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. This section is offered to advance ideas about making art, which are both timeless and speculative.
"I hope with all my heart that there will be painting in heaven." - Corot's dying words.

Some basic art information... About color and design General drawing tips. Portrait help sheet On the Golden Section

Art Theory and Stories Contributions invited! If you have a request for a topic or feature in the "Free Art School" -or have a good art story or quotation, please send it along. Quotations about art from many sources. Giotto and Cimabue Story -from Phil Zuchman John Twachtman Letter Odd Nerdrum on "Kitsch" Marshall Glasier's 1968 handout

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