Immerse Yourself in the New Work of Watercolorist Ali Cavanaugh
I have long been an admirer and collector of the work of Ali Cavanaugh. I own some of her earlier pieces so I was anxious to see her latest which, from peeking at the progress on Facebook, I could see would be a departure for the artist. (more…)
Beautiful Creative Encourages You To Beautify Our Beaches For California’s Coastal Cleanup Day.
above: a cropped version of the full poster
WHAT IS COASTAL CLEANUP DAY?
Every year, on the third Saturday in September, people join together at sites all over California to take part in the State’s largest volunteer event, California Coastal Cleanup Day. (more…)
Drown The Dolls. Art Explores Women’s Issues By Submerging Barbie Underwater.
Paintings and photographs of Mattel’s iconic doll, Barbie, forcefully submerged underwater by artist Daena Title reflect her feeling of society’s idealization of women, issues of body consciousness and the impossible, unattainable perfection that the blond, preternaturally endowed Barbie represents. (more…)
In Memorium: Ethel Sweet (neé Weitz) 1911-2008
I suffered a personal loss today. And the world suffered the loss of one more artist.My grandmother, Ethel, was an artist.She wasn't a Georgia O'Keefe…