Icons are also beautiful, with their luminous colors and gold leaf. On first glance, the subjects can seem flat, their poses artificial.… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
As an artist, I identify with Sandro Botticelli. We know him as the man who painted Primavera and The Birth Of Venus.… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
While I was drawn to the Renaissance, my first (unpublished) novels took place in modern times. When the subject of alchemy started… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
“They came across more ragged men resting in the shade of an oak tree. These soldiers all wore blue uniforms. Again,” — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
“I do love it. But I want you two to have it. Today, you taught me- no, you taught all of us- an important… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
“Her face was red and beaded with sweat. Her eyes looked terribly tired.” — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
“We’re tenting tonight on the old camp ground; Give us a song to cheer Our weary hearts, a song of home, And friends we… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
As far as benefits to reading historical novels, there are several! For one thing, you learn about life in another era. Secondly, these novels… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
Reading is the basic springboard for learning. And books provide the liftoff. They are the great equalizer, opening up new worlds to everyone. — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
Renaissance man, woman, either way it's a worthy pursuit! Like the painters of Emilia's day, I was raised in an environment that encouraged creative… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
hough I was creative, I also liked math and science. At Knox College, I studied creative writing and earned a degree in chemistry, thinking… — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
I believe we're entering a new era, where dynamic female leaders will have an opportunity to bring greater harmony and peace to the planet. — Mary Pope Osborne Copy Share Image
