Touching Twombly
November 3, 2021
“That is the most touched painting in the museum”
~ Security guard at the RISD Art Museum in reference to the Cy Twombly painting
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Paul Klee and Musical Polyphony
September 22, 2021
Perhaps the biggest decision in Paul Klee’s life was whether to pursue a career as a musician or as a painter. Klee especially liked the music of the 18th century, composers such as Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, as well as Haydn and Schubert.
Rothko and Michelangelo
August 12, 2020
In thinking about a series of paintings he gave to the Tate Gallery in 1968 and 1969, Rothko spoke of Michelangelo’s walls in the staircase room of the Medici Library in Florence.
Lucretia
April 5, 2020
‘Lucretia’ (c.1666) by Rembrandt van Rijn. Minneapolis Institute of Art, US. Public Domain. Background: The story of Lucretia has been painted many times. The story
Fulbright
June 26, 2019
Robert Najlis Receives Fulbright Scholarship I have been awarded a Fulbright scholarship. The Fulbright scholarship, whose goal is to improve intercultural relations, is one of
China, Xi’an 2017
October 1, 2017
This past summer I went to China where I assisted in teaching a painting class, and then had a painting residency for a Month. I
Chinese Art Influence
March 13, 2016
Chinese calligraphy and painting has been an important influence in my art
Proportions and Intervals
February 11, 2016
A quick look at the relationship between figure drawing proportions music intervals.
In both cases, and understanding of these relationships is crucial.
A cup of coffee with a friend; or: before art comes listening
May 11, 2014
Before art comes listening. More important than the ability to draw or paint, is the ability to listen, and to share. What comes before the
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