Today's stories are all about art. First, Sapphire shares a true story about a boy who discovers that his artistic gift is really a curse. Then, you'll observe a painter and his muse, spend the night in a cabin with an odd painting, and be drawn to a mermaid in a hotel room.
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Mar 2023
Tortured Teens
They say youth is wasted on the young. As a teen, you have all the energy and potential to be, do, and have whatever you can dream. But when dealing with school, college applications, social media followers and dating, being a teenager can be a nightmare. Particularly when you ad ... Show More
34m 31s
Feb 2018
Mona Lisa – Behind the World’s Most Famous Smile
We’re all familiar with her face… the famous Mona Lisa, a painting by Leonardo da Vinci that has intrigued people for centuries. But who inspired such a mysterious, celebrated artwork? We explore the the rich history of the painting, its creator, and the various people who may ju ... Show More
36 m
Jun 2023
The Story of Art Without Men (Surrealism -- Audiobook!)
In this episode, of The Great Women Artists Podcast, Katy Hessel reads 30 MINS of her chapter on SURREALISM from her book – and audiobook! – The Story of Art Without Men. The Story of Art Without Men is published by Penguin (UK), WW Norton (US). AUDIO BOOK: https://www.audible.co ... Show More
27m 49s
Jun 2024
Portrait of Terror: The Creepy True Story of a Haunted Painting
In this horror story, artist Svetlana Telets paints a piece of art called "The Woman of the Rain" that creates a sense of uneasiness to onlookers. Once the painting was purchased, the woman in the painting began to haunt the owners. And then another painting, The Hands Resist Him ... Show More
21m 29s