Sunset on the Water

Sunset on the Water
Copyright 2015 Hirschten
Acrylic on Canvas  11" x 14"
Buy Now on Etsy

***Big Holiday Art Sale***

Yes it is true!  

I just reduced a number of original hand-made paintings on my Etsy Store.  These are all standard sizes that will fit under the tree.  Buy now to ensure that I can ship it to you on time for the holidays.  

"It is in giving that we receive

and in loving that we are loved."

-Saint Francis of Assisi

Alchemy of Art Podcast, Episode 16: An Interview with Dan Fifer

Dan Fifer

Podcast also available on iTunes.

Join us for the “Alchemy of Art” podcast. Today's episode features an interview with artist and teacher Dan Fifer. Find out more about Dan's work at: http://www.obscuralucida.org/.

******The story of the day is "The Fisherman and his Music."  This story and many others are found in the book, "The Alchemy of Art: Stories for the Classroom."

The Pleasures of the World

The Pleasures of the World
Copyright 2015 Hirschten
Oil on Canvas, 38" x 12"

"These flowers are like the pleasures of the world."

William Shakespeare, Cymbeline

Alchemy of Art Podcast, Episode 15: An Interview with artist, Dima Kroma

Dima Kroma and her painting of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria

Podcast also available on iTunes

Join us for the “Alchemy of Art” podcast. Today's episode features an interview with artist Dima Kroma.  Find out more about Dima's work at: https://www.facebook.com/Dima-Kroma-Art-308767412580657/.

The story of the day is "The Mama Cat," a folktale from Wales.  This story and many others are found in the book, "The Alchemy of Art: Stories for the Classroom."

The Thanksgiving Painting Giveaway

Bouquet in London Cafe
Copyright 2014 Hirschten
Oil on Canvas
11" x 14"

Yes, it is that time of year again!  Time for my annual Thanksgiving Painting Giveaway.  One of my newsletter subscribers will win this original painting, "Bouquet in a London Cafe."

How it works:  On November 27th I will be using a random number generator to select the winner from my list of subscribers.

To increase your chances: You must be a current subscriber to my art newsletter. If you invite your friends and family to join the newsletter this will increase your chances.   Subscribe here

Good luck!

Did I mentioned that it is framed?  Yes it is ready to hang on your wall.

"Art is like a bright star up ahead in the darkness of the world.  It can lead peoples through the darkness.  Art is a guide for every person who is looking for something."

-Thornton Dial

Alchemy of Art Podcast, Episode 14: An Interview with Jason Adams and the Story of the Boy who Drew Cats

Comedian Jason Adams

Podcast also available on iTunes.

Join us for the “Alchemy of Art” podcast. Today's episode features an interview with Comedian Jason Adams and the story,"The Boy Who Drew Cats." Find out more about his work at:  https://jasonadamspuppetry.wordpress.com/

The story of the day, "The Boy Who Drew Cats," is a Japanese folktale.  This story and many others are found in the book, "The Alchemy of Art: Stories for the Classroom."

"Vanitas" Art Opening at the Harrison Center

Apples on the Tree
Copyright Hirschten 2015
Oil on Canvas 18" x 24"
Prints available on Fine Art America

Come one, come all!  

This Friday night, November 6th 6-9pm, the Harrison Center for the Arts will be hosting my solo art show, "Vanitas" in Gallery 2.

 "Vanitas" is inspired by the Dutch still life paintings of the 17th century. The everyday objects depicted in their highly symbolic work represented the transient qualities of nature and how our time on earth is fleeting.   It is vanity, "Vanitas," to believe that we can possess these objects forever.  The paintings gathered for this show depict impermanent objects like flowers, fruits and trees.  They are intended to serve as reminders for us to savor each moment and be thankful.

For this First Friday event I will be creating a painting on site!

We hope to see you there.

Art of Education Live Podcast Interview

This past week I had the honor of being interviewed by Tim Bogatz and Andrew McCormick for the Art of Education Podcast. We got into a great discussion about my new book, "The Alchemy of Art, " folklore, art and teaching.... they asked about my amazing teacher Jane Luhn and teaching at School 58 for the Indianapolis Art Center! 

Listen here:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/aoe-live/id969541135