What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
~ Jane Goodall
Making things is kind of like making a cup of coffee. Let’s say you love making the perfect espresso—grinding the beans just right, timing the shot, getting that smooth, golden layer on top. But if the person you’re serving just wants a quick coffee with cream and sugar, they might not love your fancy espresso as much as you do. That doesn’t mean you should stop making great coffee! It just means you can find a way to make something you love and something they’ll enjoy—like a really amazing latte.
- This week’s artist is – Bindu – a local artist whose work you can see in the Smiley Building’s ArtRoom. See even more on her website and instagram!
- Hans Bellmer would have been 123 on Thursday!
- This is a video sharing a fun watercolor pencil technique.
- Art is good for your, here is some proof.
- This addresses direct marketing for artists and becoming a full-time artist.
- One artist shares their passion for (and benefits of) using pastels.
- A fragment of the epic medieval Bayeux Tapestry was rediscovered in Germany.
- A Donatello masterpiece has been identified after decades in storage.
- Just for fun, today is “National Children’s Craft Day” – after all, children are creatures of imagination and creativity in all sorts of things during their playtime – let’s encourage them!
Fun Fact: Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, famous for his posters of Parisian nightlife, broke both his legs as a child and never grew beyond 4’8″ tall, which shaped much of his outlook on life.- In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new ceramic shop in town! Jill opened Nook Ceramics over in Bodo Park and has classes and workshops available. Check out her website to find out more.
- The Durango Creative District announced the DCD’s Portrait Lotto; an artist-based, community-oriented portrait show highlighting the faces of the artistic community here in Durango and the surrounding regions. The exhibit will be on view from July 18th – September 10th at Stillwater Music. Here’s the prospectus and here’s the registration form.
- The Writers & Scribblers Writing Group is meeting today at the Durango Library from 6-8. It’s a group for writers of all kinds to learn, practice, and share the art and craft of writing.
- Friday is the opening reception for Studio & Gallery’s show “Fifteen (15)”. It’s also their 15-year anniversary party. Exhibit runs March 14-22.
- The Pine River Library has a free showing of Elemental: Reimagining Wildfire this Saturday, from 3-5. It’s an award winning film about wildfire and how to protect your property in wildfires. Film will be followed by Q & A with local wildfire experts.
- Head to the Durango Library Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 for the Mysto Magic Show. Join for a special spring break show full of magic, laughter and fun with Durango’s very own magician!
- If you’ve got a broken piece of jewelry that you’d love to be able to wear again, head to Beads & Beyond Tuesday from 2:30-4 for a free repair consultation. They’ll talk to you about what you need to do to repair it – whether it’s DIY or if you’d like them to take care of it. Bring new life to old jewelry!
- Also Tuesday, head to the Sunnyside Library for CreativiTEA from 3:30-5:30. It’s a meetup for crafty individuals who like to share ideas and camaraderie (and TEA). Bring a portable hand craft you’re working on or need help with and tap into the community of crafters for inspiration. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at Sunnyside Library.
- Head to the Durango Public Library on Tuesday from 4-5 for the youth chess club. It’s drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. Meet fellow enthusiasts, improve your game, and enjoy friendly competition at the library. For ages 9+. All skill levels are welcome.
- There are lots of live music events, open mics, live jam sessions, etc, scattered about the area throughout the week. There are too many to list here, so if you’re looking for such things, head over to WhatsHappeningDurango.com.
- There are classes/workshops/projects available at the 4 Corners Gem and Mineral Club, the Bayfield Library, Create Art and Tea, the Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts, Durango Sustainable Goods, Let’s Letter Together, the MakerLab, Picasso & Vino, the Scrapbook Nook, Seed Studio, and the Durango Arts Center. There are a lot more things happening that I don’t include – so if you’re ever looking for something to do, start at WhatsHappeningDurango.com.
- We’ve just expanded our Tombow Dual Brush Pen collection with brand-new themed sets to perfectly complement the individual pens we already carry. Whether you’re sketching, lettering, or blending colors, these versatile sets will help you create bold and beautiful artwork every time.
Being creative works the same way as making coffee. If you only make what you like, people might not pay attention. But if you only make what’s popular, your work won’t feel special. The best place to be is in the middle—where what you love and what people want come together. Maybe your espresso turns into a sweet affogato (espresso with ice cream!), or maybe there are people out there who do love espresso just as much as you. Find a way to share your work so that people will want to take a sip – because the world needs your art!
Matthew & the Art Supply House crew