In this art blog post about American Gothic by Grant Wood, I discuss:

• The surprising history behind America’s most recognizable painting.
• The character of, and characters in, American Gothic.
• Burning Frequently Asked Questions, like “How much is American Gothic worth?”

This piece about The Drifter by Andrew Wyeth includes the following topics:

• Who’s The Drifter?
• Behind Wyeth’s portrait picks.
• Overwhelming emotion and isolation
• Frequently Asked Questions such as, “What’s the painter Andrew Wyeth most known for?”