letter to a friend: on how we might give a gift to the city with our art

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What if we… thought about art as a serious and valid means toward addressing our goals and mission.  not just as a frilly, pretty, fluffy, extra attachment started an unofficial public art campaign.  something that brought delight, loveliness, and thoughtful questions to our everyday environments and to all the (diverse) people who walk there. had artists [...] Continue Reading »

a good saturday

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Ashley and I fit a 10X8 tent, a couple wooden tables, an easel and a plastic crate full of crafts into the Corolla most Saturday mornings.  After that we shove paintings and wood blocks into the crevices before jumping in the car and trying not spill the first mug of coffee or slam a canvas [...] Continue Reading »

pictures i like: owning up to what i do

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[ from a. addair who is listening to Willie Nelson (The Very Best of Willie Nelson Disc 1) ]

“to ask and to walk together”

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[ from addair who is listening to Beck (Odelay) ] A few weeks ago, in San Cristobal de las Casas, we wondered into a shop filled with Zapatista artwork.  Levon found an embroidered square that he thought we needed.  I thought the work was beautiful but I confess that I cringed at the thought of [...] Continue Reading »

pictures i like: street art in san cristobal

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[ from addair who is listening to Andrew Bird (The Mysterious Production of Eggs) ]

painting on the wall of freedom

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(from ashley)     The yard sale is finally over.  I’ve just about had it with this little section in life.  Generally I’m pretty tolerant of disorder, but I need a break from it.  Though we did manage to have some fun while it lasted.     Too often, you have to leave a place [...] Continue Reading »

more news from the audacious

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(from ashley) I’m in the early stages of considering a MFA program.  The idea really frightens me and a dull stomach pain accompanies the thought of the paperwork.  I wish we could take the bureacracy  out of education.  You want to learn?  Come on.   You see, I’ve already completed one Masters degree, save one [...] Continue Reading »

deep breaths of smog and art

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(from ashley) New York has been totally overwhelming and I miss my dog.  I don’t want to shy away from adventure and I’m grateful to have this opportunity, but it has been difficult.   The city is crowded, and expensive;  my skin is dry, the weather is gloomy, and I’m tired of my packed wardrobe; [...] Continue Reading »