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Tag Archives: Artists
Artist Jason Mack
November 15, 2009 – 1:52 pm
In the community I live there is a young man who blows glass. Mack Glass Factory is housed in this amazing turn of the century warehouse that leaks water. Actually the building doesn’t leak or drip, it sortof pours. Puddles are part of the decor. Jason Mack’s studio includes his furnace, his kilns and remnants of creations [...]
Welcome Scott And Dale
July 30, 2009 – 9:44 am
A young man named Scott and dog, drove in from St Louis this past Saturday and are relocating to my former apartment. Scott’s sweetheart, Dale is recovering from emergency back surgery and will follow as soon as she is able. My Harris apartment was a sanctuary for me these last three years. The apartment was on the second floor of [...]
Binder Collage
September 21, 2008 – 6:12 am
She only had time to create two binder collages this fall. Her creative slip in the front of the binder expressions always make me smile.Lantern Collage by Kate Monkey Face by Kate Other Binder Collages.
Cat Tile :: A Gift
August 17, 2008 – 1:26 pm
My daughter went on vacation with her brother and father. She got me this beautiful painted tile as a souvenir. If you saw my kitchen, you’d understand how the whimsy of this fits right in.
Photography – Farm Equipment Series
August 10, 2008 – 3:15 pm
I was completely taken with this farm equipment at Walnut Grove Farm in Knoxville, ILWhat in heavens this equipment does is beyond meI find it menacing and cheerful all on the same breath. Great study. Nice way to play with my new camera too! All were taken by me — except for the last one.Karen Hanrahan [...]
Doodles by Kate
June 22, 2008 – 1:43 pm
My daughter is a creative. The doodles below are charming, filled with personality and all the whimsy that defines her. They bring humor, storytelling and joy to those who see themThe cast of characters in these include:Her brother – whom we affectionately call brotherJorge – the black goldfish Kate gave her brother at christmas – that is thriving beautifully!Kate [...]
Best of Mother Earth: The Collage Artist
June 20, 2008 – 1:18 pm
In asking for guest authors, South African Painter, Thea Burger chimed right in. She’s the one who painted the tea cup in my header. She asked if I’d write a guest piece for her too and I thought what a lovely idea. We plan to post on the same day! I have an artist in me, I [...]
Guest Post by Artist/Painter Thea Burger
June 20, 2008 – 9:18 am
I’d like you to meet Thea, who’s blog Shades of Life I stumbled upon in the fall. I was intrigued by her musings, her gentle spirit and most of all her wonderful rich oil paintings. I have been a collector of local art for sometime, and when a cash gift arrived for my birthday I [...]
Artist: Lisa Calvert
March 16, 2008 – 2:40 pm
I first met artist Lisa Calvert when I moved to the city prior to having kids. She was my neighbor on Surf, if you know anything about Chicago it’s always been my feeling that everyone lives at least once on Surf. She had an end unit and it had natural light, my apt’s view was the very [...]
