Kerwin

I gotta tell you about this whole thing with Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein. I’ve been digging into their relationship, and it’s way more complicated than I thought it would be. So, it all started back in 1922. They got hooked up by a mutual friend. Right off the bat, Stein took Hemingway under her wing. She was already a big shot in the art world, collecting all these avant-garde paintings and writing in her own unique style. Hemingway was just starting out, trying to make a name for himself….

Today, I wanted to dive into something that’s been on my mind a lot lately – the philosophy of the samurai. Now, I’m no expert, but I’ve been doing some reading and it’s pretty fascinating stuff. So, I started by just poking around the internet, trying to get a basic understanding of what the samurai were all about. Turns out, they were more than just skilled fighters. They had this whole code of conduct called “Bushido,” which was kind of like their moral compass. This really piqued my interest, so…

Okay, so today I wanted to try something a bit different, drawing a political cartoon about the Industrial Revolution. I’ve always found that period of history fascinating, all that massive change and upheaval. Plus, political cartoons are just a cool way to express complex ideas in a simple, visual format. First, I grabbed my sketchbook and pencil. I started by just brainstorming some of the key themes of the Industrial Revolution – you know, stuff like factories, child labor, the rise of capitalism, and the struggles of the working class….

Okay, so I was messing around online today and got this idea in my head about checking out some famous artists from Chicago. I mean, I know the city’s got a big art scene, but I was curious about who the big names are, you know? So, first thing I did was just a simple search. Typed in “famous artists from Chicago” and started scrolling. There’s a ton of stuff out there, it’s kinda overwhelming, honestly. I found some music platform sites. They mentioned something about browsing the top Chicago…

Hey everyone, so I’ve been messing around with some ancient stuff lately, you know, just digging into history and mythology for fun. And let me tell you, I stumbled upon something pretty wild – Hecate, the Greek goddess. I mean, this goddess is all about magic, witchcraft, and those spooky crossroads, right? She’s been around forever, and people are still super into her. It got me thinking, what’s the deal with this Hecate key I kept hearing about? So, I started poking around, reading whatever I could find about her….

Okay, so I wanted to make some moon art the other day, and I thought it would be cool to show the different phases of the moon. I’m no artist, but I figured I could handle this. Here’s how it went down. Gathering My Stuff First, I grabbed some black paper. I figured that would be perfect for the night sky vibe. Then I needed something to make the moon shapes. I thought about using paint, but that sounded messy. I rummaged through my craft supplies and found some old…

Okay, so, I got this idea to do a series on “exoticism painting”, which is kind of a broad topic, but I wanted to give it a shot. It all started when I saw this awesome painting of a faraway land, and I was like, “I wanna do something like that!” So, I grabbed my sketchbook and started brainstorming. First thing I did was think about what makes something “exotic.” Is it the colors? The place? The people? I jotted down a bunch of ideas, like maybe a bustling marketplace…

Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another one of my little projects. Today, I dove headfirst into the world of Igbo tribal masks. These things are seriously cool, and I wanted to share my whole process with you all. So, first things first, I started digging around to learn what these masks are all about. Turns out, they’re way more than just cool-looking art. The Igbo people, who are from southeastern Nigeria, use these masks in all sorts of ceremonies and performances. They’re a big deal, honoring ancestors…

Today I’m going to dive into something a bit different, something that really caught my eye. I stumbled upon some info about Gustav Klimt and his love for cats. Yeah, you heard that right, the famous painter was a big-time cat person. I mean, who knew? So, I started digging around. Found out that this guy, known as the “crazy cat lady” of the art world, used to let cats roam all over his studio. Can you imagine the chaos? But it gets better. Apparently, he had a favorite cat…

Hey everyone, it’s your boy back at it again. Today, I’m diving into something that’s been on my mind for a while: “Is the Ethiopian Bible the oldest Bible?” This question has been buzzing around, and I wanted to get to the bottom of it. So, I rolled up my sleeves and started digging. First, I hit up the usual spots—you know, the internet, some online forums, and a few articles here and there. I found some interesting tidbits, like how the Ethiopian Bible is written on goat skin in…