Two years ago, I wrote a feature on the American artist Carl Schmitt (1889-1989). What has prompted me to look at his work again is the publication of a beautiful book of his work called Carl Schmitt, The Vision of…
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The Paintings of an American Catholic Master, Carl Schmitt
by David Clayton on May 17, 2013 · 0 comments
Chinese Landscapes in Berkeley, CA
by David Clayton on April 16, 2013 · 0 comments
I spent Easter Week in Berkeley, CA recently and so as I always try to do when visiting a town I went to visit the local art gallery. It is amazing what treasures even a local gallery can have sometimes. …
Lessons from Our Lady of Sorrows on our Response to the Suffering of those we Love
by David Clayton on October 15, 2012 · 0 comments
The model of loving compassion for others who are suffering. September the 15th was the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. I found the liturgy of the Church on this day very instructive and inspirational. The message I get from…
FSSP School in Ottowa implements Catholic Art Curriculum Based on the Writing of Benedict XVI
by David Clayton on October 11, 2012 · 1 comment
A Curriculum that Incorporates Pope Benedict XVI’s thoughts from his book The Spirit of the Liturgy. I have featured before work by the Canadian Orthodox sculptor Jonathan Pageau. I admire Jonathan’s work and what is useful for a blogger like…
