Welcome to Poetry Play Thursday!
Do you enjoy haiku and other short forms of poetry the way I do? Does your heart beat a little faster when thinking about editing a poem down, cutting here and chopping there until every single word is absolutely essential? Like me, do you sometimes believe that bright, shiny, [...]
Some time ago, while surfing through blogs and looking at links for artists, writers and other creatives, I came across a link to the website of artist Camille Boggs. I’m so thankful I decided to check it out because it was definitely a treat! Camille’s work is simply breathtaking and her ability to [...]
Standing in line at a book signing is an exercise in patience, I tell you. Especially on a hot and sticky Saturday afternoon in a small comic book shop with about 1800 fellow sweaty fans. Lucky for me, my husband, Ryan, is a kind soul and let me sneak off for coffee and book browsing while [...]
Artist Natalia Pierandrei, who was featured here at Texty Ladies on May 12, 2008, graciously agreed to an interview with me. Nati’s an awesome woman and a very talented artist so I’m happy to bring you her interview today. Thanks, Nati, for taking the time to answer all my questions. You definitely lead [...]
“Do people choose the art that inspires them — do they think it over, decide they might prefer the fabulous to the real? For me, it was those early readings of fairy tales that made me who I was as a reader and, later on, as a storyteller.” – Alice Hoffman
Kathy Ostman-Magnusen has an upcoming International show in New York at Monkdogz Urban Art ~ Zephyr.
Opening reception Thursday July 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. Show on view until August 6, 2008.
“In every single one of my paintings my objective is to ‘feel them breathing’. To let each one reveal their [...]
Hi there! This is Jane bringing you a post today about ATCs; Artist Trading Cards. Not only are they fun to make, but they are easy, relaxing, and addictive. Why not post links in the comments so we can see yours? Following is a little background and information on ATCs, and then I’ve [...]
I, Pamela, am one of the luckiest girls in town! I have had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Kathy Ostman-Magnusen, a magnificent artist and poet. Kathy has worked in a variety of styles in many mediums. Her work can be wildly passionate, mystical, serene and all the shades of emotion in-between.
Kathy’s work focuses primarily on [...]
Wild Design Wednesday!!
Hi there, here is my first small tutorial, and I promise you another later this evening. Part 1 is a Starfields tutorial, a quick and simple way of creating fantastic starscapes… play around with it, and see what you can come up with. The link to the site that taught me my first [...]
