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03/30/2025
Janel Bullard
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Floryan Varennes: Art as a Reflection of Care, Sensitivity, and the Future

Floryan Varennes, a unique blend of artist and medieval historian, approaches contemporary issues with a historical lens. Rather than focusing on idealized utopian or dystopian futures, Varennes takes a...

03/16/2025
Janel Bullard
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The Relevance of Abstract Art in a Shifting World

The world as we knew it before COVID-19 has vanished, and yet it wasn’t with an explosion or an abrupt shift—just the quiet spread of a virus. Buildings remain...

02/25/2025
Janel Bullard
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Art and Reality TV: Can They Coexist?

Recently, I had the chance to watch parts of The Exhibit: Finding the Next Great Artist, a reality show produced by MTV and the Smithsonian Channel. The series features...

01/19/2025
Janel Bullard
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Chuck Close: A Visionary Who Transformed Portraiture

Chuck Close is one of the few artists who truly revolutionized the world of portraiture. Born in 1940 in Monroe, Washington, Close transformed the act of painting faces into...

01/05/2025
Janel Bullard
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Thirty Years of Teaching Art: Lessons from the Studio and the Classroom

Teaching art as an adjunct professor for over thirty years has shaped my perspective on both education and creativity. In my book, Did I Do That? Thirty Years of...

12/09/2024
Janel Bullard
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A Sculptor’s Journey Through New York City’s Art Scene

During a two-week visit to New York City from my home in Sweden, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the city’s vibrant art scene. As a sculptor,...

12/05/2024
Janel Bullard
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Art Born from Explosions: Inside the World of Federico Cartas

Stepping into the world of artist Federico Cartas is like entering a laboratory where art is born from the unpredictable forces of nature and science. His recent exhibition, “Tinta...

11/26/2024
Janel Bullard
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Loïc Raguénès: A Quiet Revolution in Painting

The fleeting nature of existence is beautifully captured in Loïc Raguénès’ work, with his paintings serving as poignant reminders of life’s transitory qualities. Like footprints in the sand, his...

11/13/2024
Janel Bullard
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The Mystery Car Rides: A Family’s Journey Through Art

For two decades, I didn’t actively paint, but I stayed connected to my creative side through drawing and experiencing art. Being an artist isn’t something you choose; it’s something...

11/08/2024
Janel Bullard
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Iliana Ortega: A Journey Through Abstraction and the Sea

Iliana Ortega, a talented Mexican artist, has been forging her own path in the world of contemporary art. Having earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Guanajuato University,...