Dian Parker

Félix Vallotton, Soir aux Andelys, 1924
The Colorful Storyteller, Félix Vallotton

In 1907, the …

Antonio da Correggio, Leda and the Swan, 1532, oil on canvas, 156.2 × 217.5 cm (61.5 x 85.6 in). Gemäldegalerie, Berlin
Leda & the Swan Through Art History

“Leda and the Swan,” a sonnet by W. B. Yeats, begins: “A sudden blow: the great wings beating still/Above the staggering girl, her thighs caressed/By the dark…

Open Window, 1969, Private Collection, Estate of Philip Guston, courtesy of Hauser & Wirth
Philip Guston's Pinks and Reds

Philip Guston was one of the most courageous and…

Van Gogh, Haystack.
The Writing of Great Artists: Delving into an Artist’s Mind
To read the writing of artists is to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of their work. It allows us to see their work on different levels, which can enrich and embolden one’s relationship…
Harry A. Rich’s abstract acrylic painting, “Ode to a Quilter I Knew,” 53 x 56 inches,
The Allure and Power of the Color Teal 
Psychologically, blue has a calming effect and green is enlivening. Combine the two and you have a wonderful balance. Teal offers a colorful haven between tranquility and revitalization, like the…