Monthly Archives: May 2011

Judging a Book by its Cover

Judging a Book by its Cover? The Possible Hidden Meaning of a Portrait of Machiavelli  by  B. Scott Crawford  ”You can’t judge a book by its cover.”  A quote we have all heard, and a quote upon which we have … Continue reading

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Off The Subject – by Alice Stewart

http://whisperoffields.blogspot.com This is where Art is twisted. At least that’s what some of my professors at Hollins University would say about what I am attempting to do. I will be writing a monthly blog with a spin, on the Arts. … Continue reading

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Gathering in the Galleries Cont.

 http://swvaartists.com/gathering-in-the-galleries   Read this first and then……   From B. Scott Crawford and Gathering in the Galleries! So can you read 16th c. astronomical and navigation equipment? If so – you can tell the exact time and date the sitters presumably … Continue reading

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Still Photography – By L.S. King

    http://www.lskingphotography.com “The report of my death was an exaggeration” – Samuel Clements aka Mark Twain.  It’s true – or rather almost true. My death was never reported (as it has yet to occur), but rumors that I have put … Continue reading

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Tuned Out’s Blair Peyton

My name is Blair Peyton and when it comes to performing, I have no shame.  I’m a whore when it comes to making people laugh; I’ll do just about anything.  It’s an awesome high when you can make someone genuinely … Continue reading

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Gathering in the Galleries

By Scott Crawford No, painting is not done to decorate apartments. It’s an instrument of war for attack and defense against the enemy What a statement!  This quote from Pablo Picasso cannot help but make us pause.  Suggested in this … Continue reading

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Guest Blogging

We are starting to build a Calendar Format for the Blogs.  We are hoping to have regular Guest Bloggers each month and many one off guest blogs, in addition to our Featured Artists, Around the World etc.. type of Blog. … Continue reading

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Patricia Robin Woodruff

Artist and Imagineer I like the title of Imagineer. I create what I imagine. Since my inspiration may lead me to solidify an idea in whatever media would be best, I’ve done work in clay sculpture, cast metal, stained glass, … Continue reading

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The Strip Search from Mike Allen

 http://descentintolight.com/   The Gate said “Abandon All Hope.” I thought I’d tossed all my hope away, but when I stepped through the Gate, it still pinged. One of the guards slithered out of its seat, snarling as it drew forth … Continue reading

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