Archive - Mason’s Unjaundiced Eye

I Believe In Beauty

In my twenties, if you spotted me on my morning commute there was a good chance I had a copy of the New Yorker in my hand.

Sep 15, 2024 •

August 2024

A funny thing about Monet

When you consider the complexity of the visual world, the way our eyes and mind process it is nothing short of miraculous.

Aug 11, 2024 •

July 2024

A Portrait of Harry Tuft

On Sunday July 28, I will have the privilege of being present at the dedication of a portrait of a certified Colorado music legend, Harry Tuft. This is…

Jul 21, 2024 •

June 2024

A Hard Act To Follow.

The pinnacle had been reached; perfection obtained.

Jun 30, 2024 •

The Peculiar Portrait

I once met a woman who fancied herself artistic.

Jun 9, 2024 •

May 2024

Gimmicks in High Places

I was reminded this week of an episode from the Netflix series The Crown. The episode, entitled Assassins, involves the elderly Winston Churchill…

May 19, 2024 •

The anti-Israel demonstrations, camps, and building take-overs have drawn much support and criticism.

May 5, 2024 •

April 2024

The peacock stroll

A recent column published by Artnet discussed a problem of pricing that affects the mid-career artist.

Apr 21, 2024 •

Who would've thought that something that was once so cool, could become so square?

Apr 9, 2024 •

March 2024

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