Category: Art
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What Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’ Teaches Us About the Lost Art of Deep Polish
In today’s fast-paced culture, the mantra of “move fast” often leads to the creation of disposable products. Def Leppard’s journey with their album “Hysteria” exemplifies a contrasting philosophy focused on persistence and quality. Despite setbacks, including a life-altering accident and financial burdens, they scrapped their initial recordings to strive for excellence. Their meticulous attention to…
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Thomas Kinkade: Miraculous Journey in 1988
In “A Village Christmas,” artist Thomas Kinkade shares a personal narrative alongside his enchanting holiday-themed artwork. The book illustrates idyllic winter scenes filled with glowing homes and bustling streets. Kinkade recounts pivotal miracles from 1988, including the birth of his daughter and his breakthrough art show. He reflects on his relationship with mentor Glenn Wessels,…
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Inside ‘Whalefall’: Author Daniel Kraus on Grief, Survival, and His Upcoming Film
Daniel Kraus is an unapologetically multi-genre author who has written almost every type of fictional book except a western, and even that type of read is coming soon from the Chicago resident. An “omnivorous” reader and writer by his own account, Kraus enjoys everything from romance books to thrillers, calling himself an “agent’s nightmare” because…
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Grace McClellan: Thriving in the Creation and Teaching of Art
Meet artist Grace McClellan, whose work as a senior at Eastern Illinois University is getting noticed.