A few months ago, I went to an art museum exhibit featuring surrealism and nature. It was an excellent show, … More
Author: jodymonochrome
On being a self-taught artist
I recently tried gouache paint for the first time. I was prepared that the properties of gouache that can be … More
Holiday Superstitions of death
One of my most recent pieces was inspired by Victorian Christmas cards. Apparently, it was quite popular, in the late … More
What is the difference between a giclee print and a linocut print?
Giclee is a French word that is pronounced “gee-klay” which refers to a fine art print. In a fine art … More
Recovery and Resurrection
The world has been hard on us all over the last 2 years. My life has been particularly challenging since … More
The Zodiac Series: The benefits of reading your horoscope
I created this zodiac series as part of Mab Grave’s Drawlloween this past October. For those who don’t know, Drawlloween … More
The study of psychology and the paranormal
Psychologists have been studying people’s paranormal beliefs and paranormal experiences since the 1800’s. Two primary areas of study have emerged … More
The conflicting nature of the lotus
The lotus flower: A symbol of rebirth The lotus flower is an aquatic plant that lives in Asia, Australia, and … More
Sketchbook show and tell: Trying to draw every damn day
I try really, really hard to draw every day because I know it’s the only way to improve. Some days … More
Skull collecting for the superstitious and ethically minded
Skulls and bones are an essential part of any curio cabinet. But what if you are superstitious? What if you … More
What kind of herbs should you put inside your plague mask?
Whilst traveling about, if you are wary of your social distancing capabilities, please consider the effectiveness of your protective garments. … More
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