The Value of Art
...what makes art good. When we talk about art the word "good" accompanies the subject in direct and subtle ways. We've heard…
Solar-Plate Etching
Solar-plate etching, or photopolymer etching, is a process by which one takes a photograph printed on clear transparency and exposes it to…
The Art of the Festival
OK, the list,
…let’s see, where is that list now?
Oh, right, here it is. Table, umbrella, (do I need a chair – for breaks, perhaps), table cloth, cooler (water, snack), tent, tent walls, sandbags, display walls, screws, nuts, bolts, tape, clamps, wrapping supplies; and what am I missing? Right, the art!
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Art informs technology
I get the impression from general discussions on tv and radio, and through print and online articles, that technology is the driving…
Working in an artists community
When I happen to be the first to arrive at the studio that day, I’ll walk by artists' studios, staying along the…
Mount Desert
Every year traveling to Mount Desert is mandatory. Acadia National Park reserves much of the land on this island. Some natives stress…
San Juan
Being in Puerto Rico was enlightening, in some ways it is as you may expect considering what you hear in the news…
Our local museum
The entrance hall in our museum is an expansive space with pathways around the periphery that entice exploration. It is a perfectly…
The journey of art
My fine art study was in painting and design. And I wonder why sometimes considering I spent more of my time in…
Winter Crossing
It's winter now, but not for long. Snow has fallen and melted away, and many think it will not snow again. Daylight…