Art Supply House & Custom FramingLife is more fun if you play games. ~ Roald Dahl I was recently chatting with a customer in the store about playing with art supplies. He picks up materials to play with during breaks at work and during down-time at home. His co-workers comment on the fact that there is “room for improvement.” He […]
The goal of adulthood is to let go of the other possible existences and to make the best of the one. A successful adult is one who understands that it doesn’t matter which life you ultimately pick, only that you live it well.~ Chris Ballas In last week’s email, I mentioned that I have a […]
It’s only an adventure if you’re uncomfortable.~ Ashley French-Holt While I college, I purchased a motorcycle as transportation – and have kept it ever since. There are years when I ride more, and others when I ride less. With the recent warmer weather (and mechanical problems on my vehicle), I have been commuting on the […]
When you’re starting off as a young writer, you look at all the stuff that’s gone before and the stuff that’s influenced you, and you reach the ladle of your imagination into this bubbling stew pot of all of this stuff, and you pour it out. And that’s where you start from.As time goes on, […]
We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.~ Anaïs Nin It was painting that finally helped Churchill slow down and learn how to see. He had been so busy, so ambitious, that he had not cultivated the eye or the discipline to slow down and look at the world around him, at […]
To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best day and night to make you everybody else, means to fight the hardest battle any human being can fight, and never stop fighting.~ E.E. Cummings It can be hard to just be yourself. There is always another expectation placed upon you, another […]
While you are upon earth, enjoy the good things that are here. ~ John Selden Enjoy what you’ve got Enjoying what you have doesn’t mean overdoing it. We tend to enjoy things more when we stop before “too much”. Enjoying what we have, we can take the time to soak in it. To appreciate it. […]
The imagination has resources and intimations we don’t even know about.~ Cynthia Ozick I continue to discover new activities and resources in the community, whether they’re new or just tucked out of my routinely visited areas. I’m always surprised how many things are around and available. This week, I thought I’d share some of the […]
Art is long, and Time is fleeting.~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow After much debate, we’ve decided to adjust our days and hours at the Art Supply House. Starting next week, our new hours will be: Tuesday through Saturday from 10am until 6pm. Cheers! Matthew & the Art Supply House crew
Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.~ Randy Pausch If I’ve (Matthew) has ever helped you at the register, you’ve certainly heard me say some version of either “Have fun!” or “Enjoy the process!” I try to remind everyone that, even if we’re making deliberate work or conveying a serious message, we can still […]