Hooked on Art Podcast

Are you traveling to Edinburgh in Scotland? Here you’ll discover hidden treasures of the Scottish National Gallery, home to the best Scottish art in national gallery Edinburgh. I’m on a mission to uncover as many stories in famous paintings in Scottish National Gallery as I can before my time runs out. From brutal dramas to national controversies, these are the details most visitors walk right past. The clock is ticking… let’s go! To read and see pictures of the gallery, go here: https://veronicasart.com/5-undeniable-reasons-to-love-scottish-national-gallery/ If you’d like to support my work, subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com The post An Artist’s Love letter to the Scottish National Gallery appeared first on Veronica Winters Painting.

Dedicated to the enjoyment of the public from the very beginning, this palace was never Isabella’s house. Rather, it is a Venetian-style palace filled with art, history, and beauty that reflects her rt collecting aesthetic and taste. The house-museum is the world of Isabella Stewart Gardner, the fiery socialite and adventurous spirit who turned her passion for beauty into one of America’s most audacious art collections. This museum experienced the largest art theft in history, 13 artworks were stolen. A crime so brazen it left empty frames mocking visitors to this day. Welcome inside the powerful, enigmatic realm of Isabella Gardner—a tale of creative vision, tragedy, and treasures still missing. To read about the Isabella Stewart Gardner’s Palace in Boston, Massachusetts and to see pictures: https://veronicasart.com/the-queens-hidden-palace-isabella-stewart-gardners-boston-legacy-of-art-intrigue-and-the-greatest-heist-ever/ video: https://youtu.be/69qpQMk5eVw If you’d like to support my work, subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com The post From Venice to Boston: The TRUE Story of America’s Craziest Art Collection & the Thieves Who Stole It appeared first on Veronica Winters Painting.

Discover how one of the most famous artists lived, loved, created, and failed. Visit his House-Museum in Amsterdam to trace Rembrandt’s career, art, and success. Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-WpakXGmLjA Article with images: https://veronicasart.com/revealing-rembrandts-artistic-career-inside-the-amsterdams-house-museum/ If you’d like to support my work, subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com The post Rembrandt’s Rise & Fall: inside Amsterdam’s House-Museum appeared first on Veronica Winters Painting.

Strasbourg is one of the most beautiful cities in old Europe I’ve traveled to thus far. This inspirational place offers a unique blend of German and French architecture that feels special. In this podcast episode I walk you through major art seeing in this town. To read and see pictures of Strasbourg: https://veronicasart.com/strasbourg-unique-blend-of-french-and-german-architectural-influences/ Video: https://youtu.be/5Yz-w5TnFiE Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com The post Strasbourg art guide appeared first on Veronica Winters Painting.

You won’t believe this place exists in Greece! Walk inside the monasteries of Holy Meteora and learn about its rich history, stunning Byzantine paintings and the Eastern Orthodox church. Explore this unique destination with me to feel inspired at heart to create art! Floating in the air, Meteora is a group of 6 monasteries of various size that provide shelter to monks, religious art and spirit. Stunning views from and to the monasteries are everywhere along the road leading to the top. Located about 5-6 hours away from Athens, Greece, it’s a must-see attraction. I explain some facts about the history of Meteora and its rock formations, the origins of monkhood and how they climbed the rocks. I also give explanation about the origins of the Byzantine painting and the Eastern orthodox church. I explain the rules of icon painting. Finally, I share some travel tips in the end. To read about the Holy Meteora and its history, the orthodox church and byzantine painting: https://veronicasart.com/holy-meteora-magical-spiritual-place-on-earth-its-history-the-byzantine-painting/ Video: https://youtu.be/NvmqdCqlNCo?si=Xn7G-sndzxMgeB4J Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com The post Holy Meteora: Discover Magical Place on Earth appeared first on Veronica Winters Painting.

What’s inside the Louvre? I take you on a virtual tour of the best art museum in the world. To read the article and see art: https://veronicasart.com/the-most-beautiful-art-in-the-louvre-from-sculpture-to-painting-to-ancient-cultures-of-egypt-assyria-and-greece/ Video: https://youtu.be/5EkpVRnBkqg Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com The post The best art in the Louvre art museum appeared first on Veronica Winters Painting.

Delve into the enigmatic world of the Eleusinian Mysteries! This video explores the ancient Greek rituals, their connection to the cult of Demeter and Persephone, and the potential role of psychedelic substances like the “kykeon” in inducing altered states of consciousness. We’ll examine the archaeological evidence, historical accounts, and philosophical interpretations of these sacred rites, uncovering the mysteries surrounding death, rebirth, and the pursuit of esoteric knowledge in ancient Greece Although the use of psychedelics is a forbidden topic in our society, ancient cultures have used them for centuries. Join me as I dive deep into the secrets of Demeter’s ancient cult, sacred space and architecture in Eleusis! Video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RFUU8yxs5yU To see pictures of the place and read more: https://veronicasart.com/what-lies-beneath-demeters-ancient-cult-of-eleusinian-mysteries-psychedelics-death-god/ Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com The post The Eleusinian Mysteries: A Window into the History of Mystery Religions and Ancient Spirituality appeared first on Veronica Winters Painting.

We all know that the reach on Instagram has declined tremendously. While I think that the golden days of Instagram are over, there are many things you can tweak on your art account to receive more views and followers. I include many tips that you would normally pay for in a course but I decided to make the majority of information available for free on my blog and YouTube. I’d appreciate it if you rate this podcast on Apple and Spotify. Links are below. Thank you! The YouTube video guides you visually: https://youtu.be/p_ZxkNDo5s4 Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com The post How to boost your reach on Instagram appeared first on Veronica Winters Painting.

Mycenae is the ancient archeological site near Mykines in Argolis, Greece. It’s a fascinating place to visit when you learn about its connection to the ancient Greek history. 16th century BC to be exact. It’s a place of one of the oldest known cultures in the world- the Mycenaeans. They wrote in Linear B text, the cyclopes built walls and people worshiped the Earth goddess. Perseus founded Mycenae and Agamemnon, king of Mycenae, set out against Troy in the Trojan War. Go on a journey to discover myths and art of ancient Greece. Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V1iCUh91qD0 To read and see pictures about Mycenae, Greece: https://veronicasart.com/from-perseus-to-trojan-war-7-mind-blowing-myths-about-mycenae-that-changed-ancient-greece/ Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com The post From Perseus to Trojan War: 7 strange myths of Mycenae that changed ancient Greece appeared first on Veronica Winters Painting.

You can take a deep dive into ancient Greek history by virtually visiting Delphi, the cult center with its gods, oracles, art, architecture, and myths. To see art, articles, and references for this episode, visit: https://veronicasart.com/cult-center-of-delphi-its-history-oracles-greek-myths-architecture-and-art/ Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qogqH1kKzHM Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com The post What you don’t know about Ancient Delphi, God Apollo, Oracle, Myths, History, Architecture & Art appeared first on Veronica Winters Painting.