“Writer’s Cramp” Islamic Calligraphy by Nashville Native Everitte Barbee
Nashville native, Everitte Barbee got an “A” in penmanship, but it wasn’t the Palmer Method. Now living in Beirut, Lebanon, he’s not afraid to take on large-scale projects…like writing the ENTIRE...
View Article“Parametric” Pen and Ink Drawings by Mary Wagner
I’m completely besotted with the work of artist Mary Wagner. Yes, these do remind one of spirographs…but Mary isn’t playing any games. She spent two years making her specialized tools to create...
View Article“Ink” Wax and Tattoo Machine Works by Irene Pressner
I saw the work of Irene Pressner at the Los Angeles Art Show. It is difficult to do them justice on a computer screen, so I have resisted posting it but, today, I’m feeling reckless, so here goes....
View Article“True Grit” Watercolors by David Rathman
I watched a fantastic Ken Burns documentary a few weeks back on the “Dust Bowl”. Highly recommend. These inky/sooty watercolor paintings by David Rathman put me in mind of it. True Grit. Artist’s...
View Article“Summer Reading” Paintings by Ekaterina Panikanova
Russian artist Ekaterina Panikoanova knows her subjects, line, chapter, and verse. Her paintings on the leaves of tomes are worth checking out. Artist’s website: http://www.ekaterinapanikanova.com...
View Article“Moon Landing” Woodcut Prints by Tugboat Print Shop
Passion always wins. If you are fortunate enough to discover what your passions are and find a way to act upon them, you will have a rich life. It’s really as simple as that. Some are able to...
View Article“Snag” Drawings in Pen by Steven Vasquez Lopez
I got a bee in my bonnet at 10 p.m. last night to make a jello mold. I’m not sure what triggered it. Google helped a lot, as I was able to find a recipe that could incorporate some of my pantry...
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