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A Studio Visit

Robert Hunt

I always love to visit another artist's studio. I suspect that Muddy Colors readers do too- so this month I thought I would give you a studio tour. I also know that readiers probably know little or nothing about me, as I don't think I am what one normally thinks of as a sci-fi fantasy artist (more on professional identity issues in a future article).  My studio is at my home, about 30 feet from…

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Alma-Tadema: Love’s Jewelled Fetter in the Petit Palais

Howard Lyon

May 2, 2025 - Let's go back to the Petit Palais in Paris to take a look at this amazing Tadema painting. I didn't know that The Petit Palais had some English artists in their collection so I was thrilled when I found they had some Waterhouse and Tadema paintings on display (and a Leighton that I'll share in a future post!) This painting has a rather interesting title: Love's Jewelled Fetter (The Betrothal Ring) The painting's subject was inspired by a book titled The Amazon, written by Tadema's friend and historian, Carel Vosmaer. The main character of the book was a Dutch artist based on Tadema! It was a rather satisfying full circle of inspiration! I love how Tadema renders all the fine details in his paintings. Just look at the bracelet as well as the necklace in the capture below.…

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