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There are some things you should avoid. ”Angry Birds” is one of them. In case you’ve missed it, “Angry Birds” is a highly addictive game you can play on your smart phone. My mother, who is always...
View Article“On My Honor, I Will Try” Paintings by Bo Bartlett
My friend Eileen is no slouch. She holds the 1972 national title for selling the most Girl Scout cookies. At the tender age of eleven, she understood the power of multi-level marketing. She...
View Article“Threads” Text Work by Debbie Smyth
I’m in New York today. Occupy Wall Street is not making their presence known in Midtown so things appear to be pretty normal. People are shopping, eating at restaurants, and generally going about...
View Article“Call of the Wild” Crayon Sculptures and New Work by Herb Williams
FUN ALERT! One of my favorite artists is Herb Williams. Call it the kid in me, but this person has truly colored my world. Known globally for his “crayon sculptures” he has taken the most basic...
View Article“Follow Your Bliss” Paintings by Phurba Namgay
I’m a huge fan of the work of Joseph Campbell, mythologist and general wiseman . In his writings, much is made of dreams and archetypes. George Lucas, of Star Wars fame, credits Campbell with...
View Article“Still Devoted” Paintings by Anders Oinonen
I’ve been a long time fan of the work of Canadian artist, Anders Oinonen. You can see more of his work HERE in an earlier post. See if he catches your eye as well. Artist’s web site:...
View Article“Toile” Embroidery Art by Richard Saja
My daughter Meade is home from college this weekend for a close friend’s wedding. I can hardly believe how quickly this year has flown! It feels like a new chapter is starting for our family and I’m...
View Article“Costume Party” Photographs by Hendrik Kerstens
Henrik Kerstens’ favorite subject to photograph is his daughter, Paula. Her face serves as an excellent centerpiece to his original compositions and costumes. Artist’s website: Hendrik Kerstens Filed...
View Article“Magical Thinking” Photographs by Matej Peljhan
From http://www.thisiscolossal.com: Slovenia-based photographer Matej Peljhan recently teamed up with a 12-year-named Luka who suffers from muscular dystrophy, to create a wildly imaginative series of...
View Article“Healing” Paintings by Carolyn Hope Clark
I have a burn mark on my forearm from a flash encounter with my hot tap. You know, the thingamagigy next to the faucet that has boiling water at- the-ready? Terrific luxury appliance, most of the...
View Article“Moon Landing” Woodcut Prints by Tugboat Print Shop
Passion always wins. If you are fortunate enough to discover what your passions are and find a way to act upon them, you will have a rich life. It’s really as simple as that. Some are able to...
View Article“Balls” Paintings by John Gibson
I miss the Opryland Theme Park. Growing up, we spent many a summer sweating there. This was no problem, of course, because if you got too hot you could just ride the Flume Zoom to cool off, and...
View Article“Snag” Drawings in Pen by Steven Vasquez Lopez
I got a bee in my bonnet at 10 p.m. last night to make a jello mold. I’m not sure what triggered it. Google helped a lot, as I was able to find a recipe that could incorporate some of my pantry...
View ArticleART STORY A Kickstarter Project Worth Your Attention
Ok, here is your BIG chance….Genius animator Aaron Blaise and storyteller Chuck Williams have a film concept that merits your support…and YOU CAN BE INVOLVED for as little as $1 and even WORK ON IT as...
View Article“Taxidermy” Courtney Timmerman’s Air Rifle BB Sculptures
I grew up in a household of 3 girls. I’m…
View Article“Blue Polish” Paintings by Patricia Derks
I’m feeling a little restless these days. I think it…
View Article“Jelly Belly” Paintings by Emily Eveleth
Recently, I eliminated carbs and gluten from my diet. By…
View Article“Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner” Paintings by Chris Cosnowski
My son is in the thick of college applications. Things…
View Article“Extraordinary Ordinary” Paintings by Michael Ward
I’m partial to commercial corridors. My father runs a chain…
View ArticleArtclectic 1: Recycled Sculptures by Alex Lockwood
This month I will be featuring a lineup of incredible…
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