Palate & Palette

Stories about people who make great art and food

By Amy Allen

Donald Jurney, painter

How he creates his imagined scenes, studio “mascots,” patron-funded painting trips, and much more

Jun 18•Amy Allen

600+ Little Dresses for Africa

Victoria Wallins revels in the loving act of dressmaking

Jun 6•Amy Allen

Eric Tobin, landscape painter

A love of Vermont, influential books and mentors, painting snow, and much more

Apr 16•Amy Allen

Recent posts

Crista Pisano, painter

The “Princess of petite paintings,” why she likes producing nocturnes, the plein air festival road life, and more

Mar 19•Amy Allen

Eric Jacobsen, painter

The life-changing mentor he never met, switching it up with the Gruppe palette, a deep dive into still life composition, and more

Jan 29•Amy Allen

Diane KW Chen, ceramicist

The story behind her intricately carved, sculptural ceramics; when spam emails ended up on fine china; and why museum bathrooms are an ideal art venue

Jan 8•Amy Allen

2025 Featured Artists Gallery

Revisiting this year's interviews plus new and featured art work

Dec 19, 2025•Amy Allen