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Photographing Artwork in Museums

Howard Lyon

by Howard Lyon   detail from The Oreads by William Bouguereau I just returned from France. Had a wonderful time with the whole family and saw some amazing sights. At the top of my list was the Musée d'Orsay. It has risen to the top of my list of favorite museums. Photos of paintings don't really come close to capturing the experience of seeing an original, but I do find them useful in my study and…

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Conversations with Artists: Christopher Remmers

Lisa Cyr

October 15, 2025 - [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1630"] Annicha by Christopher Remmers[/caption] Conversations with Artists is an ongoing series that I am doing for Muddy Colors. This month, I was able to have an insightful conversation with classically trained oil painter, educator and entrepreneur Christopher Remmers. We talked about his unique approach to ideation and development, creating preparatory studies, painting on an epic scale and storytelling through personal myth and immersive experiences. Check out our conversation and studio visit below: [embed]https://youtu.be/ChFKi4P3-5E?feature=shared[/embed]     [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1594"] Sentinel by Christopher Remmers[/caption]   [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2500"] Light Within by Christopher Remmers[/caption]   [embed]https://youtu.be/-Va0Y-IxNvI?feature=shared[/embed] Resource Links (as mentioned in the interview): Animas Valley Institute (founded in 1980 by Bill Plotkin) offers journeys into the mysteries of nature and the psyche. Artefex Oil Panels: custom ACM panels for artists Conscious Creativity:…

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