The Studio Journal

Art of the Harlem Renaissance: A Painter's Guide

by Robert Lawrence on Jul 08 2026
Robert Lawrence walks through the painters, the music, and the visual language of the Harlem Renaissance, and how it shows up in his own jazz-era canvas prints.
Artist sketching Harlem Renaissance-inspired painting

Harlem Renaissance Art and the Jazz Improvisation Parallel

by Robert on May 19 2026
How Harlem Renaissance art mirrors jazz improvisation in rhythm, repetition, and risk. The visual movement that paralleled the music of its time.