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Wednesday, May 6, 2015


Artists Create at RAD

Time to get on the bandwagon, artists? Recycle, repurpose, reinvent, recreate...

Recycling in Missoula - long way to go...

Another artist, Ke'vin Bowers and myself have been discussing using ground plastic to make paints, gesso, etc. We are hoping to do a series of art related workshops, talks, and a show surrounding plastics in the arts.

I am currently showing an artist, Shawn Len Smith in my gallery, Repertoire Art & Design who repurposes colored plastic pieces as sculpture. Below is just one example. These are lit from inside, so they are beautiful in low light, or the dark as well. 


"Our Lady of the Albinos" by Shawn Len Smith - mixed media plastics 

What ideas do you have for the plastics arts arena? 
How would you, or do you use plastics in your work? 
Where would you advise other artists to begin?


Friday, October 12, 2012

Laundry Day - Domestic tasks hung similarly, hope to remind us of the single thread of human decency that runs through us all.

-Cindi A. Jobe












Dig deeper - Rubbish hides the sad story that our soul strives to free from bondage and oppression.

- Cindi A. Jobe

Sunday, April 3, 2011

21st C Women via Toms

                       21st C Women via Toms
When "Toms" asked for photos and posts of their shoes & flags, 
I decide to post a painting that I am working on. 
It represents women, 
or more specifically mothers 
and the struggles that they face globally. 
I suggested that "Toms" consider using donated,limited edition artwork, printed on shoes as a special money-raiser.
So check out the "Toms" One for One Community Wall
and become part of the movement.


Trendoffice: Fashion and Interior Design: Milan’s new Max Mara store

                 Trendoffice: Fashion and Interior Design:
                     Milan’s new Max Mara store


For all of you trying to make a connection between various areas of Design. Check out the Trendoffice blog. Very timely news on all areas of design, trendy styles and a nice place to network about design in general. 

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

JR's TED Prize wish: Use art to turn the world inside out


How will you use art to "turn the world inside-out? What message is the artist trying to impart through his art and his travels across the world? Why should we wake up and take notice?

Friday, February 18, 2011

GAP

Google Art Project

This is incredible and was shared by one of my favorite blogs, "The Carrot Revolution". Anyone who loves art should check out this site. I am not sure that I agree with dsgran's blog that we will no longer need field trips, in fact I think this site is a great preamble to a field trip. But what a way to virtually visit most any museum in the world and get a better feel for the reality of Art as it exists in real time. 
detailed closeup
This site is rich with layers of discovery from museums, to artists, to history, to even setting up your own "private collection" which would be valuable for students or teachers. So enjoy!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Surrealistic Landscapes

                                                
  AP 2D Design - Surrealistic Landscapes - these are a series of landscape photos taken by my AP 2D design students and modified in a surreal direction for a class assignment. Some are humorous, some simply surreal, but all are creative. Good job!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

              Educational Networking - Steve Hargodon

Those of you that follow Steve's Blog and the wonderful resource of Classroom 2.0 should all peruse a copy of this whitepaper. The span and scope of pertinent information is worth the time to read!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Edublog

Edublog is a great way to integrate online communication with your classroom assignments.This particular link highlights suggestions to get started.