What better way to celebrate Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio‘s September 29th birthday than with an Art History 101 Blog! Born in 1571, Caravaggio was the…
Colored Pencils – my boss, Linda Wehrli says the mere mention brings back a flood of fond memories of her graphic design and fine art…
We’re excited to present our Summer Artist Interview with painter Emilio Villalba! After his solo show at Hashimoto Contemporary and attending his Zoom Portrait Painting…
Who is excited for Pastimes’ second Virtual Student Art Showcase on Kunstmatrix Gallery? With such a successful Inaugural Winter Student Showcase back in February 2021,…
Ready for a good Summer read? We’re pleased to feature artist Henri Fantin-Latour for our Summer 2021 Art History 101 Blog! You hadn’t heard of…
We’re excited for the first Art Product Review of 2021! Our featured product is the mighty little Tortillon. When new students enroll in Drawing Classes…
It’s no secret that my boss, Linda Wehrli, is a huge fan of landscapes, especially by American painters. When it came time to write the…
As an art instructor, it is such a treat to stay in touch with students who studied at length at my studio. Recently, I caught…
After finally settling into Asheville, I was eager to immerse myself in its eclectic art scene. Thanks to Pastimes for a Lifetime‘s art student, Alex…
One of the many things I miss right now are Gallery Openings. There’s nothing like walking through a crowd of people all gathered with one…