Sam DarlingJun 23, 20162 minMuseLet’s talk about the muse and how they function in the life of the artist. We all have influences that kick our artistic butts into gear....
Sam DarlingSep 30, 20152 minI call the Reagan LibraryImmigrants to a new nation are often the most ardent in their love for their new country and my family was a classic example of the...
Sam DarlingJul 19, 20141 minThe portrait problemGothic horror, film noire, and melodrama will frequently feature a scene with a spooky portrait. Here are a few examples off the top of...
Sam DarlingJul 24, 20131 minA sketchMy great-grandfather, Hector Lasserre, on the left with my grandmother, Hélène, in the 1930s. Libourne, France. Here is a sketch she made...