| Study a masterpiece. Take it apart, study its architecture, its vocabulary, its intent. Underline, make notes in the margins, and after a few years, go back and read it again. ~ David McCullough |
I’ve noticed that a lot of things tend to run through cycles, at least in my life. Over the course of a few years I’ll cycle between interests – from one thing to another, to another, and back to the first, and repeat. Or I’ll go through that cycle in months, weeks, or days.
- This week’s artist is – Nikki Moon – a local artist. Just like last week’s artist, Nikki has been a regular visitor to the Art Supply House longer than I’ve been there… and yet I only just thought to share her work with you! Check out her website and instagram for more!
- This week’s artist is – Nikki Moon – a local artist. Just like last week’s artist, Nikki has been a regular visitor to the Art Supply House longer than I’ve been there… and yet I only just thought to share her work with you! Check out her website and instagram for more!
- Soft fascination seems to be a version of the interest cycling that I mention in the introductory paragraph.
- Since today’s Groundhog Day, I feel like I should send this email out twice. Instead, I’ll say that your own personal repeating day might be great for artists.
- Here’s a bit of a throw-back – how polaroid instant film is made.
- The Butterfly Artist Collective’s February contest is themed LOVE AND CONNECTION. The medium is up to you and the contest will be judged by Butterfly Collective Members who attend next month’s meeting. It will be a blind vote. Please spread the word and this contest is open to all of Durango. If someone would like to participate the only qualification is to attend one of our meetings to become a Butterfly Artist Collective Member.
- Join The Hive and In The Weeds in supporting local families with financial assistance through the winter! In partnership with Lola’s Cafe and The Soup Pallete, a local Guest Chef will cook up fresh soup to sell for a $10 minimum donation per quart. Come warm your hearts with delicious soup at 725 E 2nd Ave, Thursday, from 5-6:30!
- LaPlata Youth Services is currently looking for Youth Artists for the upcoming Unchain My HeART youth exhibition. They’re accepting art until Feb 11th. Use this form to enter.
- Create Art & Tea‘s First Friday is Friday from 5-7. This month two local artists are being featured, Milt Beens and Kathrine Hiester, and they’re supporting Parkers Animal Rescue. Also featuring musical guest Michael McGueffy. Light refreshments will be available.
- Want to go check out some art? Swing by the Fort Lewis College Art Gallery and check out Julie Anne Ward’s “Transformative Light” exhibit. The opening reception is tomorrow from 4:30-6. It will be up until March 1.
- There are two classes available through the Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club this weekend. Friday from 10-3 is Earrings, Stamping and Soldering. Then on Sunday it’s Stone Setting and Earring Making from 10-4.
- Franz Marc would have been 142 on Tuesday.
- Here are some interesting questions to ponder – Where’s today’s Beethoven? then How Artistic Ideas Could Get Harder to Find, and Why it matters if artistic ideas get harder to find.
- Mining for better handwriting ideas? Here’s some advice.
- The Scrapbook Nook has a week full of classes and projects, if you’re looking for something creative to do. Call them to reserve your spot.
- Nikki (today’s featured artist) recently approached us about carrying some of her handmade goods. Pen pockets and brush rollups? They’re 100% recycled materials, well-made with a lot of thought behind the designs. Yes, please! Swing by to see what we have currently available on consignment, or buy them directly from Nikki.
I’ve already noticed that my daughter’s interests ebb and flow in cycles – we’ll read the same book 4 times a day for a week, ignore it for a month, then dive right back in to it. She doesn’t pay attention to the same things each “interest period”, however. Sometimes she’ll notice the character throughout the book. The next time she’ll look at the background, the character’s face, or something completely different.
I think we’re all like this. We learn something new or grow in some way and when we return to an interest find that we’re equipped to look at it in a new way. That new viewpoint allows us to glean an even deeper meaning from our interest.
Learn, grow, explore both new an familiar interests. Ultimately, keep creating. The world needs your art!
Cheers!
Matthew & the Art Supply House crew