The new exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art is chairs. It’s really cool- some are very old and regal, others are super mod. Forrest was invited to take a few photos of donors sitting in the chairs, so his photos are hanging right outside the actual exhibit! Very excite! On Friday, we gussied up …
Category Archives: Art
waxing poetic
So I made a batik with paraffin, muslin fabric, and acrylic paints. Not the most sophisticated technique, I know. Still fun to do. I had it in my mind that I would use this fabric to make pillows for our couch, but I’m pretty sure it clashes terribly with the rug in front of said …
shameless plug
I’ve been cleaning like a mad woman today. We aren’t having any one over for Thanksgiving, but between trying to pack up fall things and prep for Christmas decorations, our house looks crazy. But it’s a rainy afternoon, and I needed a break, so I plopped down on the couch with the newest issue of …
Beer and Design
Those of you who know me, know much I love beer. Well this month has been a good month for beer. My close friend Nick Wilson gave a talk the other week alongside a very talented home brewer from the upstate, Brian Cendrowski. The two discussed the art of craft in design and beer, it …
Artsy Fartsy
Waking Up, by Forrest Clonts Today’s artistic highlight is different from usual (it doesn’t hang in our house) and F may be embarrassed by it. Forrest took this photo (early morning, Gervais St. bridge), turned it into an acrylic lift, and mounted it on wood. It was created to be sold in a fundraising auction …
Artsy Fartsy Friday (on a Saturday)
Forgive the delay. We’re just getting home from a week at the beach with my family and I completely forgot! And speaking of family… SC Palm by Luke Clonts This lovely (which hangs in our living room) was made by Forrest’s cousin. Luke and his wife, Ailsa, gave us his gorgeous painting as a wedding …
Artsy Fartsy Fridays: Take 1
Haha We’re beginning a series of posts that will highlight the art in our home. Every Friday, I’ll post a photo and information about the artist and the work. We’re lucky enough to have a fair amount of original artwork by our friends, teachers, and a few local artists. Forrest thinks we should call this …
hero.
There are definite perks to teaching in a summer art program. Super Hero Day is just one of them. What do I avenge? Art theft? Art fraud? Broken pencils? Whatever needs avenging, I guess. Did you know that the Gap is offering to email receipts instead of printing them in-store? Fantastic. Also, GO GAMECOCKS! …
in my sketchbook
Okay, I’m trying to get back into the habit of drawing every day. I’m super rusty- it’s sad, really. Here’s my sketchbook today. For the record, that’s a cicada shell and a butterfly that a co-worker found dead outside. I harmed no insects in this process. <3, Liz
railroads and galleries
I mentioned before that Florence, SC is growing by leaps and bounds. Recently, a project in Florence called Meanwhile Downtown provided free rent to two entrepreneurs looking to grow small businesses in the downtown area. It’s a pretty fabulous idea, actually. Turns out that one of the winning business plans belonged to a friend of …
Domesticated Artists 