Chasing Dragons: An Uncommon Memoir in Photographs visual arts The compelling nature of these

The compelling nature of these paintings lies in the tension between the birds' ability to soar and their often captive state (though Slonem's own birds are often spotted flying around his studio)

and beauty that appeal to all of the senses

Fernando Botero uses bright colors and unexpected movement to celebrate the poetry of the circus in Circus: Paintings and Works on Paper

It's Missy's favorite choice for jotting down notes

The artist was profoundly influenced by the spectacle of the bullring—the vivid colors

Chasing Dragons: An Uncommon Memoir in Photographs visual arts The compelling nature of theseForeword by Sam Barzilay. As a child, Bill Hayward traversed thousands of miles of American highway, peering out the window from the backseat of his father's 1940 Chevy. On the road, Bill and his sister, Janet, embarked upon an epic journey of the imagination, making believe they were "chasing dragons" through vast, shifting landscapes. This playful, childhood undertaking has had a profound impact on the life of the prolific multimedia artist. For