I have had the work of Dutch artist Ruud van Empel pinned to my Pinterest board for months now. Imagine my excitement when we arrived in San Diego back in October and I saw who was coming to the…
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OK, I’ll admit, I’m not a big action-movie fan. In fact, the latest super-hero based film is usually the very last on my movie watching list ( although I end up watching them with Mr. Forager so that he’ll…
Did you have a favorite animal growing up? One that you loved, identified with, family members bought you t-shirts & stuffed animals in their likeness? Isn’t it interesting how we, as young children, identify with our fellow members of…
I am loving the mixed media work of Los Angeles artist Chyrum Lambert, featured today on my Artist Watch on Escape Into Life. They remind me of wonderful puzzles waiting to be solved! See more of Chyrum Lambert’s work on…
You know that old saying “Good fences make good neighbors”? There is much truth to be gleaned from that quote. Freedom and space is important, but boundaries and divided spaces can help create a sense of protection and privacy.…
This month’s featured artist, Christina Baker, is a painter whose work I’ve followed since we were both living in Florida. Christina now resides in Tennessee, while at the moment you can find me in California.. While we are geographically…
One memory I have of my grandmother is of she and I in her dining room, sewing patterns spread out over fabric, pinking shears in hand, as she cut out the pieces to yet another new dress for me.…
The first time I saw high-definition tv, I thought to myself, “I can’t believe people are paying more money for this imagery.” The resolution was so ultra-high, it was too crisp, too clear, lacking the depth to be found…
Happy 2013, Artsies! I’m excited for a new year and even more than that, I’m thrilled to spend this first month of a new year featuring the work of Tennessee artist, Christina Baker! Look for lots more loveliness coming…
Isn’t it amazing to think of all the precious stones, metals, and other extraordinary objects growing in the hidden places of our world? The sculptural work of artist Brett Freund seeks to explore questions of value and preciousness, what…