Attempting to solve the mystery of Jack the Ripper has been a cottage industry for over a hundred years. But, until now, there has never…
For fifteen years I’ve been blogging about Pre-Raphaelite art and it has been one of the greatest journeys of my life; it’s a thrilling roller…
I have a loupe and I’m not afraid to use it. Yes, a jeweler’s loupe is one of the weapons happily holstered in my artistic…
This post contains spoilers from Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Please do not read further if you have not seen the film yet. You have…
Elbert Hubbard had the right idea. Hubbard (1856-1915) was an American writer and publisher who drew inspiration from William Morris, Pre-Raphaelite associate and key figure…
On this day in 1862, Elizabeth Siddal was born. In honor of her birthday, I’d like to share the post I wrote last year to…
Hey, kids, it’s my favourite day of the week! Wombat Friday! Artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti said it best: “The Wombat is a Joy, a Triumph,…
Happy #WombatFriday! Any reading plans this weekend? T-Dub found a charming Penguin Books edition of John Ruskin’s “On Art and Life” and I’m sure you can…
I recently visited The Rise of Every Day Design: The Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain and America, which is currently running at The Harry…
As I shared in The Magic Down the Rabbit Hole, immersing myself in a subject and following its trails is one of the biggest delights…
