I saw the movie about Brian Wilson’s life and it is really worth seeing.  There are lots of stories built into the overall theme that shares the struggle Brian Wilson faced dealing with mental disease. It is fascinating how many people with exceptional brilliance also deal with overcoming exceptional personal…

I am often asked “what is the best way to create a great portfolio?” To which my typical answer is “make great art.” It may sound trite but the fact of the matter is, whether it is for high school (Bergen Academies), college or the professional level, the process of…

Ok, here is a little quiz. Name three important artists. Generally when I ask this question, people reply with Picasso, Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Sometimes they throw in Matisse or others like Rothko, Jackson Pollock and some other post war American artists. Isn’t it amazing when you contrast this question by…