Framing great-great-grandma, etc.
Previously, we discussed framing paintings; this week we’re moving on to the challenge of framing photos. Framed photos, including those old sepia pictures of great-great relatives and family events…
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Milt Caniff and ‘Terry and the Pirates’
Milt Caniff (1907-1988) was unique among American cartoonists of his time because he had a college education. Caniff attended Ohio State University, graduating in 1930. During his time at OSU,…
‘Wall works’ are gigantic signs of hope
Murals created by fresco painting have existed since 300 BC and even earlier using more primitive methods. Once thought of as having a significant impact on communities with messages…
The Stage behind the scenes
“Shop of Horrors” A Broadway performance can deliver a real punch with the performers set under the right background and lighting. There are many aspects in bringing a great show…
Framed! And lookin’ good…
All right, you’ve purchased an original painting – but it isn’t framed. Now what do you do? If you want your picture to look its best, please don’t think “Well,…
He should have stayed acting
    The art of acting has seen few practitioners more passionate than John Wilkes Booth (1838-1865). During his acting career he was called “the handsomest man in America†and a…
Art of the Ballroom Dance
Does Ballroom Dancing remind you of an era when the world was simplistic and sincere? When people were cultured and courteous, naïve and polite? Music was pleasant,…
Give your senses a ‘Zen off’
Many people think that Zen has to do with having a Chinese or Japanese flair to their furnishings, but nothing could be further from the truth. While Zen was…
Following a Dream
Artists seem to have two things in common: Knowing that there is only one path in life to follow and not being afraid to fail. If you ask any…
Editor’s pick . . .
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Animal drawing requires observation
Animals are one of the most popular subjects for paintings, drawings and sculpture. From the Stone Age to the present, artists have been inspired by animals. But even with…
Herblock lampooned the mighty
    “The political cartoon is not a news story and not an oil portrait. It’s essentially a means for poking fun, for puncturing pomposity. Cartooning is an irreverent form of…
Cameras help expand our global knowledge
The earliest cameras were used to record the appearance of things — people, animals, landscapes, buildings. The very first photograph showed a cluttered worktable. At first there was the…
OH: Lima
WHERE: ArtSpace/Lima WHEN: September 16-October 29, 2011 TITLE: Bluffton University Faculty and Their Students BRIEF ABOUT: A double exhibition of recent works, with a reception for the artists on Friday,…
OH: Dublin
WHERE: Dublin Arts Council WHEN: September 27-November 4, 2011 TITLE: Shifting Perspectives BRIEF ABOUT: A poignant photography exhibition that provides insight into the joy and wonder of what it is…
OH: Akron
WHERE: Akron Art Museum WHEN: October 29, 2011-February 5, 2012 TITLE: Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism BRIEF ABOUT: A broad survey of landscape painting as practiced by leading French…
OH: Findlay
WHERE: Findlay Art League WHEN: Entries are to be submitted to the FAL gallery, 117 West Crawford Street on Thursday, October 20, 7:00-9:00 pm and Saturday, October 22, 9:00 am…
MS: Jackson and Piney Woods
WHERE: Jackson and Piney Woods, Mississippi WHEN: September 26-October 8, 2011 TITLE: Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue BRIEF ABOUT: Hosted by Jackson State University and the Mississippi Museum of Art,…
MI: Detroit
WHERE: Westin Book Cadillac, Detroit WHEN: May 2-5, 2012 TITLE: 2012 Society for the Arts in Healthcare International Conference BRIEF ABOUT: Share best practices, model programs, and cutting-edge research at…
OH: Celina and St. Marys
WHEN: Monday, October 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Wright State University Lake Campus, Celina and Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys. TITLE: Mauvais Sort Performances…
OH: Columbus
WHERE: OHIOana Library and State Library of Ohio, Columbus WHEN: Friday, October 14 at 6:00 pm. TITLE: 2011 OHIOana Book Awards and the Walter Rumsey Marvin Grant BRIEF ABOUT: The…
Rock ‘n Roll
Editor’s note: “Rock ‘n roll” was written by Aljaž Zupančič in a prose review style dedicated to Laurence Vittes that surrounds the Maribor Festival 2011, Boundless Creativity and Song project No. 2, with…
My final Blanton ‘escapade’
Once again I traversed the serenity of the atrium from the diverse exhibition pieces. I traveled upstairs excited to revel in pieces acquired through donations by patrons as Farah Fawcett…
Art, Arks & Vitality
You can tell when a town has been blessed with sponsors who find that a community’s culture and arts breath alive and imperative. I want to take some…
They are history-makers for university
(AAPNW-KY) – University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto today announced that the 4,140 students comprising this fall’s first-year enrollment represent the most academically accomplished class in this institution’s nearly…
Locals shine at county fair
(NWPR-OH) – With a broad appreciation for visual art and originally from Denmark, Jens Svendsen of Hamler judged the local art exhibit at the Van Wert County Fair, which…
NM: Sante Fe
WHERE: New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe WHEN: October 28, 2011-April 22, 2012. TITLE: James Drake: Salon of a Thousand Souls BRIEF ABOUT: Drake has examined the theme…
CA: San Francisco
WHERE: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco WHEN: Thursday, September 29, 2011 – Sunday, January 22, 2012 TITLE: Imagecity: Selections from “Video Cubano” BRIEF ABOUT: A compilation of…
MT: Billings
WHERE: Yellowstone Art Museum, Billings WHEN: October 1, 2011, from 5 – 10 p.m TITLE: 2nd Annual YAM Oktoberfest BRIEF ABOUT: Over 30 seasonal microbrews from our region’s finest brewers…
IN: Portland
WHERE: Portland Center, 131 East Walnut Street, Portland, Indiana. WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. TITLE: Arts Place 2011-12 Performance Series BRIEF ABOUT: Larry Harris opens the season…
OH: St. Marys
WHERE: Arts Place, Collective Center in St. Marys, Ohio WHEN: October 2 through November 6, 2011 TITLE: Reflections on the Civil War BRIEF ABOUT: An exhibit featuring photographs by Robert…
OH: Akron
WHERE: Summit Art Space, 140 East Market Street WHEN: September 30 to November 6, 2011 TITLE: Akron Society of Artists Eightieth Anniversary Member Show BRIEF ABOUT: Opening reception is on…
OH: Columbus
WHERE: Greater Columbus Convention Center WHEN: October 22-23, 2011 TITLE: Wizard World Mid-Ohio Comic Con BRIEF ABOUT: 12 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards winners include 10-time honoree Jeff Smith (“Bone,”…
ND: Bismarck
WHERE: North Dakota Council on the Arts, Bismarck WHEN: Ornaments must be received in the NDCA office no later than Friday, November 15, 2011. TITLE: Call for Ornaments for State…
An artist of many dimensions
Music has been a strong influence and inspiration for Todd Williamson in the creation of his works. It started with the local church music of his childhood and later it…
New classes at the WAC
I love my job. Wait, I’ve said that before. Regardless, thanks to all who brought me to the Wassenberg Art Center. I am fortunate in the fact that I do…
CA: Los Angeles
WHERE: Los Angeles and West Hollywood WHEN: Wednesday, September 28 from 7:30 pm to Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 9:30 am. TITLE: Community High Holy with Cantor Estherleon BRIEF ABOUT:…
IN: Portland
WHERE: INDIANA: Portland, Hugh N. Ronald Gallery in Arts Place. WHEN: Through August 20, 2011. TITLE: Christo & Jeanne-Claude: Natural Interventions. BRIEF ABOUT: A documentary exhibition which explores several of…
MO: St. Charles
WHERE: MO: St. Charles, Foundry Art Centre WHEN: Sunday, August 28, 2011, 1:00-7:00 pm TITLE: Family Culture Day series BRIEF ABOUT: Ethnic foods, cultural music and displays, and art activities…
CA: San Francisco
WHERE: CA: San Francisco, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 2011, noon-8 pm. TITLE: BAN6 PUSH PLAY BRIEF ABOUT: Visual art, performance, film, music, workshops, cross-disciplinary…
MT: Missoula
WHERE: MONTANA: Missoula Art Museum WHEN: Through November 27, 2011. TITLE: My Home Is Where My Tipi Sits (Crow Country). BRIEF ABOUT: Born in Billings, Montana and raised on the nearby…
ND: Bismarck
WHERE: NORTH DAKOTA: Bismarck. WHEN: Through September 2011. TITLE: Artist’s Works Exhibition BRIEF ABOUT: Valley City artists Clint Saunders and Daron W. Krueger on display at the Capitol Building, offices…
Artist will show you the magic
Children are naturally drawn to the anticipation of the unknown. For the high school art students of Deering High School in Portland, Maine, the trick to the magic slowly…
VA: Front Royal
WHERE: VIRGINIA: Front Royal WHEN: Through August 12, 2011 TITLE: Big Art in a Small Town BRIEF ABOUT: Artists were asked to think big and create pieces in large formats…
OH: St. Marys
WHERE: OHIO: St. Marys, Arts Place, Collective Center. WHEN: Through September 27, 2011. TITLE: Marjorie Stienecker Originals BRIEF ABOUT: At opening, an artist’s reception will be from 7:00-9:00 pm. Born…
IN: Indianapolis
WHERE: INDIANA: Indianapolis WHEN: Opens Friday, September 9, 2011 through March 11, 2012. TITLE: Brian McCutcheon: Out of this World BRIEF ABOUT: At the Indianapolis Art Museum, the first major…
NY: Kingston
WHERE: NY: Kingston, Arts Society of Kingston WHEN: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 4:00 pm. BRIEF ABOUT: Book signing of “West Wind Island: Family Life of Georgian Bay” by Robert Lipgar,…
OH: Lima
WHERE: OH: Lima, ArtSpace/Lima WHEN: Through September 10, 2011 TITLE: John Wade III: Outsider Art BRIEF ABOUT: An exhibition by this Fort Wayne, Indiana resident, Wade’s acrylics present a vibrant…
The glamour star of Art Deco
For many designers, the bold bright colors and geometric designs of Art Deco (“Arts Decoratifs”), which reached its peak in the Roaring 20s, represent the best and purest forms…
Blanton: My journey continues
After transcending from another dimension, in the atrium sea colors of “Stacked Waters” by Teresita Fernandez, I passed through an archway of Texas Limestone columns into the galleries that house…