I have seen this name on the news. I know he is Chinese and has recently been released from “detention”. But who is this activist? In my search for something to bring you in this blog every day, I am crawling all over the web for interesting art. Time and time again in the last [...]
Archive for June, 2011
who is ai wei wei?
Posted in Other Art, tagged light on June 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
doodles
Posted in Other Art, tagged art on June 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What is art, right? Installations, gallery shows, awards . . . and what about everyday art that affects every part of your life? The time and talent and technology it took to create the image on your cereal box? What about art created for the purpose of selling to the masses – like Blik’s wall [...]
dimensional art
Posted in Other Art, tagged environmental, natural materials on June 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I am so drawn to sculpture, but I would like to post more about flat art as well. So I searched to see what I could find, and STILL ended up drawn to something dimensional. Oh well, I promise to get to more flat art in the future. Today I would like to feature the [...]
starline gallery grand opening
Posted in Events, Other Art, tagged starline gallery on June 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
What an event experience at the Starline Factory Gallery on Friday! This Grand Opening Event was held in the large space on the ground level. People started trickling in around 6 pm. Volunteers served the most delicious appetizers – hand-created gourmet tidbits were readily available all evening. By 7 PM, the huge event space was [...]
starline tonight
Posted in General, tagged starline gallery on June 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight is the Grand Launch at the Starline Factory Gallery in Harvard. If you are attending, be there before 7 pm to find out about the big surprise event. I’m sure I will post on Monday to talk about the details, and hopefully get some pictures. I have been trying to get photos from online [...]
art of the land
Posted in Events, Oeffling Art, tagged driftwood, fused glass on June 23, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I just received word that I have been accepted into the fall show for Art of the Land. This show features artists from the McHenry County area who find their inspiration in the natural beauty of the land. It is a fundraiser for the Land Conservancy of McHenry County. My talented sister, Margie, had one [...]
nesting
Posted in Other Art, tagged natural materials, nest on June 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This year we have two robin nests in the yard. They were a little smarter, building them high in the upper branches, which does not make for a good photograph because they are well hidden behind the leaves. A few years ago, a robin built low enough for me to get this photo: The nest [...]
art and storytelling
Posted in Other Art, tagged illustration, storytelling on June 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I have a lot of hobbies and things I like to do, but reading probably tops the list. I read while I eat breakfast, I read during lunch, I take breaks to read, and even if I get home at 2 am, I read before I fall asleep. I read everything, from almost every genre, [...]
summer night light
Posted in Events, Other Art, tagged lantern, light, sculpture on June 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I like the look of paper lanterns in the trees. What a beautiful summery atmosphere. The white ones are beautiful, and I’m sure I’ve seen them for sale. Probably Pier One or maybe World Market? They can be so inviting . . . As simple as a candle in a paper bag. The Myklebust+SEARS art [...]
passion works studio
Posted in Other Art, tagged children's art on June 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I came across this inspiring site and it makes for a very happy friday! How can you look at a picture like this and not smile? “Happy Bee” from Passion Works Studio: Greeting Cards Passion Works Studio supports collaboration between artists with and without developmental disabilities. The staff then markets this artwork, creating employment and [...]
