I've been listening to "vintage" music on my iPod lately and "Rain King" by Counting Crows came on and I've always loved it. I listened hard to the lyrics maybe for the first time. When I think of heaven Deliver me in a black-winged bird I think of flying down into a sea of … [Read more...]
Painting and Wine Make Better Art at Pinot’s Palette
Directed painting workshops - paired with wine drinking - have been popping up all over the place. I attended one that I found to be fun and relaxing earlier this year as a special event at The Play Destination. But now there is a local place anybody can go for this fun night out … [Read more...]
Lost in “Lost In Living”
Sometimes art is painful. But sometimes it's worth it. "Lost In Living," a documentary about motherhood and artistry, is worth it. I know that I have to ration my voluntary exposure to such pain. There are books that I stop and start, TV shows I simply cannot watch, … [Read more...]
Kid Art
My son's elementary school is running a T-shirt design contest. In case his entry doesn't win, I'm posting it here because it's colorful and I'm proud. … [Read more...]
Valentine Factory
Kyle wanted to make his own Valentine cards for his classmates. At first he told me I would be making them, but I corrected him. This is his party, man, and I'm not doing the work that I know he can do. Just look at that handwriting! I did get hoodwinked into drawing the … [Read more...]