“THE MANY COLORS OF HISTORY”
January 1, 2011 by Shirley Bailey · Leave a Comment
The just past Christmas Season always reminds me of wonderful classic history, that of the birth of Christ 2,000 years ago and further into when the Greeks struggled to keep their peaceful land together.
Then into that world came Christ’s Apostle Paul and his friends to spread the word. They found a world of exquisite beauty, tinged with pagan superstition and idol worship, and began systematically to change that world, at the cost of their lives.
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‘A well-chosen piece of art can tie a whole room together’.
December 1, 2010 by Wendy Kosloski · Leave a Comment
Art and Color will transform your home! Your Seasonal decorating provides great opportunities for trying some new things.
When the tree goes up it completely changes the color balance and the focus of a room. The balance of the lighting also changes. If time allows before rearranging, paint a wall or the front door.This will add the drama of color and a fresh backdrop to your planned arrangements.
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Textile Art – starring ‘bambu’
November 1, 2010 by Shirley Bailey · Leave a Comment
When fall is in the air it’s time to begin thinking of warm things for body and home. One of the favorite things is to get out the beautiful throws for the living room and the down quilts and jackets for bed and outerwear for all the family.
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The Art of Quilting
October 1, 2010 by Shirley Bailey · Leave a Comment
If you have ever driven about certain areas in Longview and outlying communities I’m sure you have been aware of the different styles of architecture meeting your eyes….especially the lovely 1920’s era Bungalows….reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style designs. They are accumulated in those areas and are a delight, just like visiting a Museum of these houses. Some are a bit in need of repairs, others are in pristine shape, thanks to their appreciative owners.
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Art has influence!
September 1, 2010 by Wendy Kosloski · Leave a Comment
From the cave paintings of Lescaux France… to the Sidewalks of New York today, artists have expressed their humanity, their culture. Artistic character, fear and passions can all be illustrated in mediums. From the graphic of a line drawing to the color and texture of a wall- size mural. Visual art can influence as well as decorate our environment and color and design can crystallize our emotions!
Artistic license has no boundaries other than those society sets for it, or imposes, given how threatened it feels.
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Artsy Events and Activities List:
September 1, 2010 by Laurel Murphy · Leave a Comment
First Thursday Activities
September 2
Broadway Gallery, 1418 Commerce
www.the-broadway-gallery.com/
The feature artists are Bill Smith, photography, June Trusty, jewelry, and Dennie Simpson, painting.
Reception: 5:30–7:30pm. Music by Dian Norman.
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Summer music, art, culture & history
August 1, 2010 by Shirley Bailey · Leave a Comment
Have you ever taken a stroll in Downtown Longview during a Friday evening “LIVE”? It’s truly an Art, Music, Culture and History experience. There are so many things going on in this our beautiful small city. Everywhere from the Rose Center for the Arts to the Thursday Evening Music Events at Lake Sacajawea, our own downtown “Pet Works” with a great Steel Band, and even Wine Tasting from a St. Helen’s Winery at Teague’s, and another at the Deli.
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“A VISIT TO VERONA”
July 1, 2010 by Shirley Bailey · Leave a Comment
My Granddaughter gave me a couple theater tickets for Mother’s Day…I hardly ever go to a real theater, opting to buy DVD’s to put on my TV in my own living room. However, in this instance, I explored a tiny little Ad from the local cinemas in our Newspaper. There I found a choice.
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“Art Scene” – Longview
June 1, 2010 by Shirley Bailey · Leave a Comment
It’s just amazing how the Arts have flourished in our beautiful Downtown. When we first opened a business on Commerce (1988) there wasn’t much going on Artwise, or any other “wise” since all the anchor stores had recently moved to three rivers mall. “Desolate” described it better than any other word. Read more
Art World – May 2010
May 1, 2010 by Shirley Bailey · Leave a Comment
Whenever I cross a particularly beautiful, architecturally beautiful, bridge or take a trip to the ocean, I think of my Mom. She was always so articulate regarding the names of designers, the style of buildings, the trends in decorating fabrics, and, most of all the best places to eat.
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