I got rhythm. I got music. I got a dress rehearsal tonight and performances Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I really, truly do love choreography projects with these high school choir students. The whole process energizes me–from listening to the music, creating the moves, breaking them down step by step with the performers, perfecting and tweaking, […]
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The best stories paint images in our minds that keep coming back to haunt, delight, amuse, or enlighten. A painting has the power to do the same thing, only in reverse. Whatever the medium, art gives us glimpses into the soul of the artist, often leaving us with the feeling that our own souls have
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Today I took my camera to Kroger to photograph some fruit and vegetables for Thursday’s Master’s Artist post. I wasn’t sure what kind of reaction I would get from employees, but the produce manager said he was honored. I can see why. His department is a work of art. I’ve written about my love affair
This week is “date week” at The Master’s Artist. Each day all the blog contributors answer a new question, and everyone else is encouraged to enter the conversation by answering the same question in the comments. (Or making fun of, er, I mean *discussing* our answers.) It’s like a mass personals ad. Sort of. Or
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Time for more “stories.” Enjoy. Christmas in Colorado The Paintings of Stephen Tapp Grace’s Hair (Or Lack Thereof) Still pending: Croatia!
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Mid-December I posted a brief message promising several stories. (Yeah, yeah. I know you forgot all about it, but let’s pretend you’ve been waiting in eager anticipation, okay?) Thank you for your patience. Oh, and I hope you like “stories” that are actually pictures with captions. Stocking Stuff-a-Rama and Style Show Christmas Platter (with a
From time to time I post a link here to something I’ve written at The Master’s Artist, a group author blog I’ve been contributing to for several years. As of today, we’ve launched a new look. Mark Bertrand did all the work, but I’m honored to tell you he used some of my photographs to
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In the February 10th issue of World Magazine, Susan Olasky used the regular Spotlight space to highlight internet sources for useful book recommendations. She provided URLs for eight sites, and one of them is The Master’s Artist, the group author blog where I post on alternating Thursdays. Susan also provided a link to fellow Master’s
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This evening George and I attended an open house launching a month-long pottery exhibit at the Marshall Visual Arts Center. The potter, James E. Sanders, makes wheel-thrown stoneware vases, lamps, dinnerware, bowls, teapots, chalices, candle holders, covered serving dishes, and much more. Not only does he strive for perfection in form, he also emphasizes intricate
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