They come in waves. We are doing the best we can. I am really strict with the new member questions. I turn down A LOT! I don't care about growth, I care about the culture. Our entry questions are quite specific so I am very strict. But the bots come in waves. It's a part of internet life. This won't be the last time either. Please report anything and everything to me.

Hi all, sorry I've been so quiet. I've been ill for a few days, about 60% now. Tomorrow I will update the Community Project. October will be "The War on Beauty". Thank you for the beautiful artwork and energy again this month. Thank you to our moderators for holding down the fort. I have some exciting new plans for this month, such as regular livestreams. Let's continue the fight the restore beauty in our world. We are needed now more than ever.Thank you.✍️🙏

I recently discovered the works of Philip de László, and I have to say... what an incredible artist! The first thing that caught my eye was his use of colour; such beautiful harmony and balance. His brushstrokes flow with so much energy, and his compositions feel effortless yet powerful. I’m honestly surprised he isn’t celebrated on the same level as Sargent or Zorn. I came across this amazing resource that has his complete catalogue, with high-quality images available to view and download: Philip de László Catalogue Raisonné I’ve already saved a lot of my favourite portraits (sharing some samples below 👇), and he’s definitely on my list of artists to study further. Have you come across his work before? What do you think of his style compared to Sargent or Zorn?

Today i went to the Rijksmuseum with my 15 year old son. We are very lucky to be able to visit several great museums in and around Amsterdam. The Rijksmuseum is my favorite. I really enjoyed being there together, talking about what we love in the museum. Today I saw a number of wonderful statues, catching light at interesting angles. And of course my favorite painting of all (and that’s saying something in a place with several rembrandts, von goghs, Vermeers, well you get the drift): Benares by Marius Bauer. Gets better every time I see it. ❤️