Museums

While I lived in Europe I tried to see as many exhibitions as possible. These visits were very formative and have substantially affected my visual arts career. I have only had time to start writing my thoughts on the first two listed. Check back from time to time as I continue to post drawings and reviews.

England

Citizens and Kings: Portraits in the Age of Revolution, 1760—1830 |Royal Academy of Arts | This was a very difficult show for me to absorb. Quite simply, I was overwhelmed by the volume of works on display; it was a huge collection, I only had an hour and It was quite crowded the day I attended. Although the works were amazing, the collection was less about the art and more about history. It was an intellectually deep show and to be appreciated fully, really required more knowledge about the period than I possess. I did take the time to do a few sketches, but I am not sure if I still have them. These were the most memorable works for me: Ingres' Napoleon and Houdon's Bust of Franklin.

Leonardo da Vinci: Experience, Experiment, Design - Victoria and Albert Museum | This show was stunning and I remember it as one of my favorite visits. It was a little crowded but I was able do a quick sketch of an original drawing. (see my drawing at right)