The World of Art with Victoria Chick

The History and Art of American Burial Markers

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the History of Place, Materials, Style & Meaning of American Burial Markers. The most durable materials available were generally chosen for markers, but the technology available to move, inscribe, or polish those materials also played a big role in the stylistic development of burial markers. See her article covering burial markers in the United States from Colonial times to now: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/history-of-american-burials/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3an38624See Victoria's work: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Art of Engraving

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the history and art of engraving. Engraving is quite an old method of printmaking. It is in the family of intaglio which also includes etching, dry point, aquatint, and mezzotint. Read her article: https://tinyurl.com/4ak8pbpbVictoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3an38624See Victoria's work: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Chick - Classic Children’s Book Illustrators

Do you remember reading “Peter Rabbit” as a young child or, maybe, when you were a bit older, being fascinated by “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass?” New editions of these classic books are still being published with their original illustrations. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about illustrators Beatrix Potter and Sir John Tenniel. Read her article about them here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/classic-childrens-book-illustrations/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://shows.acast.com/artist-victoria-chick See Victoria's work: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Chick - The Legacy of Artist and Muralist Eric Bransby

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the life, art, and legacy of award-winning artist and muralist Eric Bransby. He studied and made murals and taught art at Yale University, Brigham Young University, and University of Missouri-Kansas City. Read Victoria's article about Eric Bransby here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-life-and-legacy-of-artist-eric-bransby/Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://shows.acast.com/artist-victoria-chickSee Victoria's work: https://victoriachick.com/Special thanks to the City of Liberty, Missouri for the image of Eric Bransby’s mural in their Council Chambers. More about Liberty, Missouri and their murals at: https://www.libertymissouri.gov/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Life, Art & Legacy of Grant Wood

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the life, art, and legacy of midwest artist Grant Wood (1861-1942). Grant Wood was a master metal craftsman, jeweler, teacher, interior decorator, and a fine artist both celebrated and reviled during his lifetime. The turning point in his art life came when he exhibited “American Gothic” at the 1930 Chicago Art Institute Exhibition where it won a medal and was purchased by the Art Institute. Read Victoria's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-art-career-and-legacy-of-grant-wood/Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico. It is destined to be a cultural jewel for communities within Southwest New Mexico, and a magnet for art lovers traveling in the state. SWRMA & Art Center will offer exciting educational opportunities and enjoyment in looking at art, studying art, and making art. More: http://www.swrm-art.org/Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Chick - Traveling Photographer William Henry Jackson

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the legacy of traveling photograher, painter, and explorer William Henry Jackson (1843-1942). he's known for his photography showcasing Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Scott's Bluff. Read her article about his life and work here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/the-life-and-legacy-of-traveling-photographer-william-henry-jackson/Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Victoria Chick - Art During the Civil War

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks art covering America's Civil War (1861-1865), which was typically expressed visually through photography, engraving, and painting. See her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/art-during-the-battle-between-the-states/
 
Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work: https://victoriachick.com/