Miles Halpern (he/him)
@theemiles.bsky.social
Visual Artist, Father, Art Professor, Husband
www.mileshalpern.com
www.mileshalpern.com
Prepping frottage collage examples to do with my daughter’s kindergarten class.
October 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Prepping frottage collage examples to do with my daughter’s kindergarten class.
My 2D Design class collab with Ceramics to make an installation. My students incised and carved into engobe-coated clay hexagon tiles. They still need to get fired and then glazed and fired then installed. Eventual plan is to install outside student art gallery.
October 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
My 2D Design class collab with Ceramics to make an installation. My students incised and carved into engobe-coated clay hexagon tiles. They still need to get fired and then glazed and fired then installed. Eventual plan is to install outside student art gallery.
Yesterday I took my painting class outside to talk landscapes. It was raining, but I had fun. Afterwards all but one went inside.
October 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Yesterday I took my painting class outside to talk landscapes. It was raining, but I had fun. Afterwards all but one went inside.
My daughter drew this self-portrait, and used lipstick on her lips to do the mouth. She’s brilliant. I’m going to hang up my brush.
October 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
My daughter drew this self-portrait, and used lipstick on her lips to do the mouth. She’s brilliant. I’m going to hang up my brush.
Had our KC Art Faculty Exhibition reception this week. Some former students came out, and it was wonderful to see them.
October 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Had our KC Art Faculty Exhibition reception this week. Some former students came out, and it was wonderful to see them.
Opening reception for Terrain Exhibitions Biennial, through the Geneva Foundation for the Arts.
October 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Opening reception for Terrain Exhibitions Biennial, through the Geneva Foundation for the Arts.
Some new work of mine in our faculty art exhibition.
September 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Some new work of mine in our faculty art exhibition.
Daphne’s Escape, part of Terrain Exhibition Biennial, Geneva, IL
September 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Daphne’s Escape, part of Terrain Exhibition Biennial, Geneva, IL
Getting ready to do an outdoor installation for Terrain Exhibitions. This is an early stage. Install happens tomorrow:)
September 19, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Getting ready to do an outdoor installation for Terrain Exhibitions. This is an early stage. Install happens tomorrow:)
I got a new bucket hat. I know they are trendy, but I’ve liked them a while, and good coverage from the sun.
September 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I got a new bucket hat. I know they are trendy, but I’ve liked them a while, and good coverage from the sun.
Plants and silliness.
September 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Plants and silliness.
Who are we? We are a multiplicity of selves. No portrait is the same person. Each is its own universe of identity. Even the un thought out ones. To look at each one is to learn a glimpse of a universe that is us.
June 19, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Who are we? We are a multiplicity of selves. No portrait is the same person. Each is its own universe of identity. Even the un thought out ones. To look at each one is to learn a glimpse of a universe that is us.
A self-portrait of mine. On the wall is a self-portrait by my daughter hung at school. 6x6”, one day painting. My daughter loved it, and she is my toughest critic.
June 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
A self-portrait of mine. On the wall is a self-portrait by my daughter hung at school. 6x6”, one day painting. My daughter loved it, and she is my toughest critic.
My wife Debra and I are doing a one painting a day self-portrait challenge. Each is 6x6”. As parents of young kids, time in the studio is tough, but it has been fun to push ourselves to make time. We are on day 21. Doing the same thing pushes us to try different compositions, props.
June 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
My wife Debra and I are doing a one painting a day self-portrait challenge. Each is 6x6”. As parents of young kids, time in the studio is tough, but it has been fun to push ourselves to make time. We are on day 21. Doing the same thing pushes us to try different compositions, props.
Watercolor on cut envelope interior from model. Was pleased. It’s fun to paint on patterns. Kind of a new thing for me.
May 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Watercolor on cut envelope interior from model. Was pleased. It’s fun to paint on patterns. Kind of a new thing for me.
Did a watercolor on cut-up interior envelope printed pattern. I like the result.
May 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Did a watercolor on cut-up interior envelope printed pattern. I like the result.
This Spring I’ve been making herbal tea from our herb garden for the first time using fresh herbs. Looking for non-bubbly alternatives to fun Spring/Summer drinks. I LOVE the color. This one has basil, a touch of rosemary, 2 kinds of mint, lemon balm, a Midge of chamomile. It’s been fun.
May 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This Spring I’ve been making herbal tea from our herb garden for the first time using fresh herbs. Looking for non-bubbly alternatives to fun Spring/Summer drinks. I LOVE the color. This one has basil, a touch of rosemary, 2 kinds of mint, lemon balm, a Midge of chamomile. It’s been fun.
This weekend I installed the 2025 Spring Juried Student Art Exhibition. What a motivated and wonderful group of students! We are lucky to know them while they come through.
May 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This weekend I installed the 2025 Spring Juried Student Art Exhibition. What a motivated and wonderful group of students! We are lucky to know them while they come through.
It was my youngest child’s birthday. I made a wax flamingo out of Babybel cheese wax, we opened up some Superman ice cream (beautiful to see, but I did not try it), and art was made with new paint sticks. If only all days could be this beautiful. They really should be.
May 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It was my youngest child’s birthday. I made a wax flamingo out of Babybel cheese wax, we opened up some Superman ice cream (beautiful to see, but I did not try it), and art was made with new paint sticks. If only all days could be this beautiful. They really should be.
So, my partner and I are sharing a ten-year anniversary in about 2 weeks. So, we got a new pendant/light fixture for over our kitchen table. Modern/nature vibes feels good.
April 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
So, my partner and I are sharing a ten-year anniversary in about 2 weeks. So, we got a new pendant/light fixture for over our kitchen table. Modern/nature vibes feels good.
Took Student Art Gallery Club on a field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago to see Frida. What a great, motivated bunch of students. If a future exists, these students will make it better.
April 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Took Student Art Gallery Club on a field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago to see Frida. What a great, motivated bunch of students. If a future exists, these students will make it better.
We made paper doll, posable figure drawings last week. Today we showed them off. This project is a lot of fun.
April 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
We made paper doll, posable figure drawings last week. Today we showed them off. This project is a lot of fun.
