Candy's remote, rain soaked farmhouse clings to a steep-sided valley in rural Wales. She raises cats, chickens and children with varying degrees of success. Art, literature and Lakrids licorice save her sanity on a daily basis.
Where Is the Queen? Black Women in Western Art
For centuries, Black women appeared in Western art as slaves, servants, or exotic novelties. But as regal queens and leaders? Shamefully not. We will...
Candy Bedworth 17 February 2025
Royaltastic Queens: Women Who Fought the Patriarchy and Won!
Follow us on a short historical tour of thriving royal women across Europe who enjoyed power and success on their own terms. How we measure royal...
Candy Bedworth 17 February 2025
Lovebirds and Life Partners—Famous Artist Couples
Al Green famously sang “Let’s Stay Together” but artists are notorious for tempestuous relationships that often end badly. But hey, let’s...
Candy Bedworth 14 February 2025
Masterpiece Story: Reclining Mother and Child II by Paula Modersohn-Becker
Does any image say primal love more than this powerful painting by Paula Modersohn-Becker? It is an artwork that includes not just children but also...
Candy Bedworth 9 February 2025
Bon Appetit! Foodie Quiz for Art Lovers
Candy Bedworth 8 February 2025
Gwen John in Post-Impressionist Paris
A glimpse into the life of the Welsh daughter who ran away to Paris to paint. Let us follow Gwen John in Post-Impressionist Paris. Gwendoline Mary...
Candy Bedworth 3 February 2025
Hags and Slags? A History of Witchcraft in Art
Hold on to your broomstick as we fly through time to check out the delicious and diabolical witch in art history.
Candy Bedworth 30 January 2025
World Day Against Witch Hunts: A Burning Issue
On World Day Against Witch-Hunts, let's take a look at depictions of the witch in modern art, and pause to consider the women who still wait for justice after being falsely accused of witchcraft.
Candy Bedworth 30 January 2025
Snake in East Asian Art: Happy Lunar New Year!
The 2025 Lunar New Year, begins on January 29th. This is the Year of the Wood Snake, sixth animal of the Chinese zodiac, known for wisdom and intuition. Let us take a look at some of the East Asian art history that celebrates this awesome animal!
Candy Bedworth 28 January 2025
