More than a hundred and sixty years ago, in this month, a man was born in the Dutch village of … More
Tag: Vincent Van Gogh
125 years later, Van Gogh Still Fascinates Us
“July 29, 2015, is the 125th anniversary of Vincent van Gogh’s death. This past spring I fulfilled one of my … More
Happy Birthday Vincent Van Gogh!
Here is a copy of his portrait I had made as a teenager. Unfortunately, I don’t have the original painting. … More
Study for “Portrait of Vincent Van Gogh (with Candles)”
The Secret Life of Vincent Van Gogh
I adored him all my life. But that ends right here! Turns out that it was all an act. Here’s … More
The Yellow House: by Martin Gayford
The Yellow House, By Martin Gayford, [Little Brown and Company, 2006] The Yellow House [Van Gogh, Gauguin and Nine Turbulent … More
Vincent and Theo
Robert Altman. Vincent and Theo. Movie. 1990. “Vincent and Theo (1990)“, is a “must-watch“, even for those who may not … More
Its Never Too Late!
I recently watched some movies on Vincent Van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin – artists who started painting relatively late in … More
Smells Fishy
Vincent Van Gogh. Bloaters on a Piece of Yellow Paper. Oil on Canvas. (1889) Fish, and seafood are my non-vegetarian … More
Modern Life: Urban Jungle, Sensory Clutter
I have been reading about 19th century Provence lately (The Yellow House: Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Nine Turbulent Weeks in … More