Still testing one of my blog features. Here’s a little eye candy in appreciation for putting up with this.
This is Carefree, on of my favorite pieces. It features my son and two of his cousins skipping down my parents’ farm road.
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Ellen Lindner
I’m excited about an upcoming art exhibit in my own town of Melbourne, FL. It’s called 100% Pure Florida and, as you might guess, all the artists reside in Florida. My piece, Lava to the Sea, will be part of this diverse juried show. (I’m kinda in love with this piece, which features a center “scrap” from…
I still can’t believe I made a blanket, but here it is. It’s about 53″ x 42″ and will serve as a nice lap quilt for my son. Although blankets don’t normally get names, I decided this one needed one. So, I’m calling it Indigo Hug. Appropriate, don’t you think? Of course, I love the indigo, but…
What do Michelle Obama’s purses, large chickens, and drought all have in common? They’ve all inspired African batik fabrics. Originally designed in the Dutch East Indies, these fabrics are now designed and printed commercially in Holland and sold – to a very enthusiastic market – along the coast of Africa. You can learn all about…
Our favorite thing in New Orleans was a visit to Laura Plantation, about 1 hour west of the city. Our tour guide was EXCELLENT! She made the distinction between a Creole plantation and a French one, saying that this land was a plantation before it was part of the United States. That is, before the…
On a recent visit to the Maitland Art Center I saw some very interesting art, both inside and out. There were several vessels made by Dale Chihuly, but they were over shadowed by this large installation piece in the next room. It’s called The Lack of Distinction, by Lorrie Fredette. Pretty cool, right? Here it is…
I’ve heard it said that “God is in the details,” and I believe it. In addition to the HUGE scenery we saw on our trip to the American southwest, we also appreciated many smaller details. Like the trees leafing out in a remote canyon. The petroglyphs that are over 1000 years old. Each motif is…
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