That i began *anew* this blog (on WordPress). How quickly a year passes! I've just had a glance through things in blog form, having begun this dubious experiment in '05, and it has been helpful in the recollecting but I'll add that it's also made the space of nearly five years feel rather compressed. One… Continue reading Twas last year at around this time
Tag: art
A horse and a lady in a fine coat
These are both more examples of drawings done from old photographs, although to decidedly different effect than the earlier ones. These were done last night, the first Art Night of the new year.
“Yours as long as you will have me”
These two ladies are from a photo album I bought an an antiques shop in Maryland. The families therein were from Indiana. When you click there is a third– a poor rendition of Ingrid Bergman from Casablanca. (The scene ended too quickly to get it right.)
more drawings of old photos
They were all photographed in studios in Nebraska; I don't know who they were, nor whose ancestors they might be. I acquired the portraits in a boxed lot of paper and photographic miscellany purchased on eBaY. How serious they all look, and what sartorial finery and flare– they were all well-cared for when alive (at… Continue reading more drawings of old photos
Electrofork art in Artez’n this month
A selection of postersn, art prints, jewelry and of course the maps are on display at Artez'n this month. For more information about the shop/gallery, see this article. Or just stop by and see for yourself: Artez'n * 444 Atlantic Ave December Hours: Monday & Tuesday 2-7pm • Wednesday – Saturday 11am to 7pm •… Continue reading Electrofork art in Artez’n this month
drawings from old photographs
Calendria on FPO!
Thanks to the folks over at "Under Consideration" for featuring the calendar-map on their design blog, For Print Only (FPO). Exciting! An excerpt: "With one side featuring the intricate and finely detailed map, and the other a subtle and muted calendar peppered with old-style characteristics, this piece should keep your discovery level high as you… Continue reading Calendria on FPO!
drawings in Total
Three quick pen drawings done while sitting in Total Wine Bar The chandelier at Total (click to see full image).
Dolly Trolly and the Case of the Crispy Dollars
Left to Right: Amelia, who sang solo; Gerard of Dolly Trolly; and Chris. In lieu of Drink 'n' Draw this Wednesday, I did some rock 'n' draw at the Dolly Trolly show last night– glad I brought my markers! Dolly Trolly rocked it out at a fundraiser, as part of their effort on Kickstarter,com. They… Continue reading Dolly Trolly and the Case of the Crispy Dollars
The calendar is on Etsy
Some of the gift set offerings Compass cufflinks and matted art prints of the coats of arms for the twelve sovereignties are in the shop. So far only four months' worth of art prints are up, but the remaining ten are in progress! Click here to go to the shop. Go now! Also soon to… Continue reading The calendar is on Etsy
e daggar art: THE MUSEUM 