By Chelsea Reed
We all know that the holidays are right around the corner! It’s always nice to find the unique gift you haven’t thought of on your shopping list. At Michael’s Gems and Glass, we have tons of interesting items for your friends and family. They’re great for science nerds, creative folks, and history buffs alike! Here’s a look at a few awesome ideas to spread some good cheer. (more…)
Guest article by Nick Usborne
I admit it. I’m turning into a total conversation geek.
But honestly, conversations are fascinating.
Conversation is the bedrock of every relationship we have. (more…)
By Cindy Reed
Seaside Art Gallery invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey with Debra Keirce and the Masters. Modern interpretations inspired by famous paintings. From missing earrings to stolen art.
Keirce’s brand new series of paintings are inspired by the Old Masters. She re-created them in a modern vision. (more…)
Guest article by Nick Usborne
Desperate marketers resort to cranking up the volume in their advertising.
If they’re not getting the results they want, they shout louder and more often, and in more places.
But, as they eventually discover to their cost, shouting louder doesn’t work. (more…)
By Cindy Reed
Do you know what the art of printmaking really is? Meet David Hunter. He’s a master in the art of printmaking… or the process of creating etchings.
“I start with a clean smooth polished zinc plate. I paint an acid resistant coating on the plate. Then I take a sharp needle and do a free hand drawing through the coating so each line exposes the plate,” explains Hunter. “When the drawing is finished, I put the plate in nitric acid… this etches each line into the plate.”
Guest article by Nick Usborne
If you are a small business owner or founder, this post if for you.
It’s for entrepreneurs who went through the thrill and heartache of creating a new business.
It’s for business owners who remember the heady days when it all began. (more…)
“Family Fun” by Karin Schaefers
By Chelsea Reed
The temperatures may rise to uncomfortable levels in the dog days of summer, but you don’t have to suffer from them. Take a look at these paintings the next time you’re escaping the heat to cool off and enjoy art at the same time. Here are six below. (more…)