Did you know MLK was a Trekie? July 02, 2024Sophia Richards Actress Nichelle Nichols caused a sensation in the 1960s for her role as Lieutenant Uhura in the TV series, Star Trek. It was one of the first times a black...
Symbols and Stories in 'MLK' Portrait July 02, 2024Sophia Richards Tattoos tell many stories in Lindsay Ekstrom's paintings, but there is also intention behind the clothing and accessories that may seem rather simple. See the symbolism of colors, fabrics, and...
Artist Angle - Research, History, Expression April 24, 2024Lindsay Ekstrom Before beginning a piece, I will do extensive research on the subject I paint to get to know them better. I put herself in their shoes. I learn everything I can about their...
LX Artworks' review of Art Basel 2024 April 24, 2024Mckenzie Johns In December of 2024, Lindsay, Aaron, and I had the pleasure of attending Art Basel in Miami, Florida. Art Basel Miami Beach is North America's largest art fair and one of the biggest...
Giclée Print, Paper Print, and Original Art Explained April 24, 2024Mckenzie Johns What is the difference between a giclée on canvas, embellished giclée on canvas, a paper print, and an original? This is a question I often get from clients in...
This Origins and History of Stripes April 24, 2024Mckenzie Johns People have been donning stripes for centuries, and behind this popular pattern lies a captivating history. The origin of stripes came from medieval Europe. Stripes adorned the attire of...
The History of Art Collection April 24, 2024Mckenzie Johns The history of art collection is almost as old as art itself. The first art 'collections' resided in the temples, tombs, palaces, and sanctuaries of ancient civilizations. Art objects...
Stevie Nicks: One of our favorite historic Rebels April 24, 2024Mckenzie Johns Today's topic of discussion is one of our favorite Rebels, Stevie Nicks. Stevie Nicks embodies the spirit of rebellion through her unconventional style, both in music and in her...
Remembering Elvis' Classic Holiday Hit: Blue Christmas April 24, 2024Mckenzie Johns It’s hard to imagine the holidays without Christmas music. Do you know the history of one of the most recognized holiday hits, Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley. In 1957,...
White House Christmas Traditions Throughout History April 24, 2024Mckenzie Johns Throughout the years, each of the 46 US presidents have brought their own unique Christmas traditions to the white house. During the early years of the nation, white house...
Silence Dogood: One of History's Oldest Sibling Pranks April 24, 2024Lindsay Ekstrom In most historic paintings Ben Franklin kind of just looks like a boring old guy. We only see him as a Founding Father forever frozen with a receding hairline...
The Bodies in Benjamin Franklin's Basement April 24, 2024Mckenzie Johns In December of 1997, builders working on an elegant townhouse on 36 Craven Street made a chilling discovery. The construction crew had been renovating the old building to house...