In the poetry collection “Long After Lauds,” Jeanine Hathaway surprises and often startles with her images and metaphors.
“Thunderclap” by Laura Cumming: A Memoir of Art and Life
Art critic Laura Cumming layers Dutch history, family memoir and a little known explosion in her book on a single painting, “Thunderclap.”
Inspired to Draw “Dracula” Daily – 200 Times
“Drawing Dracula Daily” by Sara Barkat is a collection of almost 200 illustrations of scenes from the Bram Stoker gothic novel.
New Gift Book! Drawing Dracula Daily
A new art book for lovers of gothic classics. Drawing Dracula Daily has almost 200 illustrations that chronicle the original tale!
Every Day Poems: Community Centos + New Poetry Club Invitation!
Come enjoy the lovely centos created by your fellow poetry club members. Then receive your invitation to November’s club activity!
How to Do a Simple Poetry Mandala
Maybe you’d like to try a poetry mandala but you want to start simple. Here are two ways to create simple poetry mandalas. Display them and enjoy memorizing your chosen lines!
10 Fun Halloween Comics Treats!
Halloween can be amusing and ticklish—not just trickish. Grab a cup of hot cider and enjoy these ten fun Halloween comics treats!
How to Simple-Collage Your Poems
Short on time for doing a full poetry collage? Try this simple-collage approach. And bring a little extra art to your poems.
Congrats to Our Illustrator Sara Barkat! — Featured on Substack
Our illustrator Sara Barkat has been featured by Substack. Come celebrate the honor with her, and maybe pen a poem to go along.
Art and Poetry Come Together in Fredericksburg, Texas
In the Texas Hill Country city of Fredericksburg, an artist and a poet share an exhibition.
Looking for the Poetry in Vermeer, a Blockbuster of an Art Exhibition
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is exhibiting the largest number of paintings ever assembled by Johannes Vermeer. You’re invited to write a poem to join in.
Island Girl x 2: An Interview With Illustrator Hasani Browne
Illustrator Hasani Browne grew up on an island before moving to Brooklyn (on Long Island). Both places inspire her art in their own ways!
Remembering and Honoring a Father: Laurence Fuller and “Modern Art”
“Modern Art,” a screenplay by Laurence Fuller, tells the story of his father, British art critic, writer, and author Peter Fuller.
Great Poetry as Seen by Comic Artist Julian Peters
In “Poems to See By,” comic artist Julian Peters illustrates 24 well-known poems, and in the process interprets meaning and adds understanding.
A Poetic Novel to Turn You Upside Down: “Lanny” by Max Porter
In “Lanny,” British author Max Porter bends literary and artistic genres, creating a work that’s about art and its wonderful and fearsome effects.
Top Ten Poetic Picks
Ghost apples, Oscars for books, the poetry of disengagement and the first lines of things. It’s a new edition of the long lost Top 10 Poetic Picks.
An Easy Way to Write Poetry—Journal!
Poetry instructor Karen Rippstein says journaling is an easy way to begin writing poetry.
The Last of the Tolkien Tales: “The Fall of Gondolin”
“The Fall of Gondolin,” the last of the tales of J.R.R. Tolkien, includes all of the author’s trademark themes and devices, including orcs and balrogs.
Fear is a Luxury You Can’t Afford: Just Make Art
Are you engaging in the luxury of fear? Take a cue from illustrator Susie Jaramillo, and learn the secrets to making art despite the self-doubt that picks at your artistic heart.
Children’s Book Club: “The Tin Forest”
From garbage, hope can grow — a forest filled with toucans, tree frogs, and tigers. Join us as we read “The Tin Forest ” with Megan Willome as our guide.