Category Archives: Photography

Memorial Day 2014

Posted on May 25, 2014 by

My mother was a photographer in Montana in the 1930’s and 40’s. She took this photographic still life some time in the 1940’s. It always reminds me of Memorial Day. Thank you to all those who have served our country. … Continue reading →

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Friends, Neighbors, Homesteaders

Posted on May 30, 2013 by

When I was a senior in art school at MSU, my mother gave me boxes of old photos and negatives and asked me if I would collaborate with her photography to do a painting for a family reunion in 1974.  … Continue reading →

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Beatles Photos by Richard Avedon 1968 Look Magazine

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

UPDATE this magazine was sold in December, 2012. Enjoy these photos. This collectible vintage issue of Look magazine is for sale in an Etsy shop HERE. These photos by Avedon were printed in Look as a fold out poster insert … Continue reading →

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Design Emailed To You Happy New Year 2012 Do It Yourself

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Create a tee shirt for yourself or for a gift for New Year 2012.  The design is emailed to you, print it flipped on transfer paper, apply to a white tee with a hot iron.  If you are a writer … Continue reading →

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Commission A Painting – Small Business Shopping

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

It’s small business Saturday for shopping, so don’t forget the one-person businesses of artists and artisans (like me) who sell custom work directly to the buyer. You can give the gift of a gift certificate for a painting or have … Continue reading →

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Cotoneaster In November Snow

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

This cotoneaster with dark berries is the view out my window this morning.  A peak of the Bridger mountains can be seen in the distance.  The birds need those berries in this cold weather.

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Oh No They Didn’t! – thirteen movie poster trends that are here to stay and what they say about their movies

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

Oh No They Didn’t! – thirteen movie poster trends that are here to stay and what they say about their movies. Illustrators, check out this analysis of cliche movie poster designs. Very clever. 1. Tiny People On the Beach, Giant … Continue reading →

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