Author: Lauren Strock

A deep dive into the Roots of Baltic Spirit III, where ancestral memory and cultural identity shape contemporary art.

A Thanksgiving-inspired look at folk and naïve art, highlighting harvest themes, community rituals, and the timeless charm of simple celebrations.

Authored by Carla Elizabeth Becoming, Again and Again To create is to say: I’m still here.To layer is to declare: I am still becoming.And that, to me, is the truest form of art there is. What does it mean to claim space — both on the canvas and in the world — when that space … Continue reading The Many Layers of Becoming — by Carla Elizabeth (DollyRose Art)

The Louvre in Paris reopened three days after a daring daylight robbery where thieves stole royal jewels worth €88 million in under eight minutes. Inside the heist, the security lapses, and what this means for the protection of cultural heritage.

This blog post was inspired by an article from The Art Newspaper. Fra Angelico is one of those artists history had to rediscover. For years, the 19th century misunderstood him. Napoleon’s suppression of Italian monasteries scattered his works. The Victorians, including Queen Victoria, admired his piety but missed his innovation. They saw him as a … Continue reading Fra Angelico in Florence: How a Forgotten Friar Redefined the Renaissance

September was an eventful month, one I’ll always remember. As a plein air artist, I find endless inspiration outdoors—whether it’s the rhythm of daily life, the charm of ordinary objects, or the beauty of living things. My paintings are my way of giving perspective, weaving connections, and honoring what I see. So when the opportunity … Continue reading A Painter’s Voyage: Painters Cruise 2025

Celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month with Georgia O’Keeffe, Beeple, David Hockney, Edward Hopper & Robert Rauschenberg. Discover their mediums and iconic works that inspire my own art.