Artist of the Week- Angel Turner Dyke
After reading Recovering Charles, I’ve been immersing myself in New Orleans music and art. I’m obsessed with the city. Today, I stumbled upon this Louisiana artist, Angel Turner Dyke. I adore her...
View ArticleIcarusbook
My very talented friend just opened her own Etsy shop with gorgeous homemade notebooks and journals. I’ve been telling her ever since I saw her work that she should sell it, so I wish I could say I’m...
View ArticleLibrary Day and “Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad”
I love our weekly Library Day. I don’t know why. As soon as we enter the building, my daughter yanks her hand from mine and runs around using her “outside voice” to share her excitement, paying...
View ArticleWhat WAS That? Rolling Mountain Thunder in Imlay, Nevada
Alright, I know you’ve been dying to know where this sign was posted. If you are ever traveling through Nevada along I-80, your sight will be teased with this crazy structure. You will speed by it at...
View ArticleSupper at Emmaus by Rembrandt
I haven’t been in the world of art lately. I’ve been in the busy world of mothering, teaching piano and learning the ropes of a new writing job. Whenever I get too busy, finding time to appreciate art...
View ArticleFlight, by Rose Datoc Dall
This is the cover of this month’s Ensign, a publication of articles put out by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I was lucky enough to see this painting in person when it was on display...
View ArticleNew Paintings by J. Kirk Richards
Have I ever told you about J. Kirk Richards? If I haven’t, shame on me. He is one of my very most favorite artists. I love his colors and visible brushstrokes. Many of his paintings even seem to...
View ArticlePark City Art Galore
We spent Saturday in Park City, an artsy community in the mountains. Main Street is home to more than 20 quality art galleries, tons of restaurants, fun stores, and a few sweet shoppes (where we...
View ArticleErin Nightingale, Pianist Extraordinaire
Could you use something uplifting today? Well then, I’ve got just the thing for you. Meet Erin Nightingale, 14 year old Californian. She is nearly 100 % blind. She can see light, color and shadow,...
View ArticleCarl Bloch at BYU
We recently went to the new exhibit at Brigham Young University, Carl Bloch: The Master’s Hand. If you are in the area, even for a short time, I URGE you to go! It was so very, very beautiful! Five...
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