What will happen to the reputation of Hyman Bloom, one of Boston’s most celebrated artists? Oct 11, 2009
Just an unfinished painting on the easel, a house full of her husband s books, and six decades of sketchbooks, drawings, and paintings ... She was astonished to see how much time he spent walking back and forth in front of the easel, and how he kept one hand in his pocket. (Boston Globe)
MARSHFIELD COMMENTARY: Summers finale Oct 9, 2009
A reddish-brown like the foxes at home in May or brown as a wasp s nest or beaver s fur, bring to mind that all of nature is painted at the same divine easel. Some trees are yellow with an orange and red crown, shimmering in the sun shining like new guineas; all spending themselves to manure the cold clay earth that brings forth next spring. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Art calendar Oct 5, 2009
Plein-air Painting on location at Magic Island, Makapu'u, North Shore and other spots to be arranged; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; $50 per class, includes use of an easel and art supplies; call for location: 590-7092. Drawing classes, with Wayne Takazono; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hawaiian Graphics; also, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 12 weeks, Art at the Atrium, Kaneohe Atrium; both $25 per class; 554-4600. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Museum makes final preparations for fly-in Oct 3, 2009
City of Terrell officials will speak during a noon posting of the colors and artists from the North East Texas Fine Arts Association will set up their easels for live painting demonstrations. The weekend schedule ends Sunday with a memorial service at Oakland Cemetery, at the grave site of 20 Royal Air Force cadets who died while training at the BFTS. The 30-minute ceremony begins at 3 p.m.. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Inside the life of French filmmaker Oct 2, 2009
By the sea, she and her crew make an installation of mirrors - in frames, on easels, buried under the sand. They re an obvious symbol of reflection, but they create dazzling images, too. (Boston Globe)
Big East vs Big 12 in 2010 bowl at Yankee Stadium Oct 1, 2009
A poster depicting how the football field will be situated stands on an easel during a press conference, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Big East and Big 12 NCAA college football conferences and the New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have agreed to a four-year deal to play the first bowl in the Bronx since 1962. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Take private coaching camp with Sachin Oct 1, 2009
The 'Love Aaj Kal' memorabilia includes, Saif's N 95 mobile phone and Deepika's easel and handbag, among others. The money raised from this auction and that of Imtiaz Ali autographed 'Jab We Met' script would go to IIMPACT, an NGO working for under-privileged girl children. (India Times)
Children's art: How to display it at home Sep 30, 2009
"When my kids were younger, I used to take the paintings that came home on the large easel paper and use them as wrapping paper for grandparent gifts. Now that my children are older, I am taking digital photos and collecting them to make a book for each of them.". -Ann Hejna. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Cop turned comic, artistry is his trade Sep 30, 2009
Most of his work is done from his studio, where his easel sits just across the room from his computer, his portal to the world. The only formal art training he s ever had, he says, was from Tom Freeman as a student at Lake Wales High School. (Lake Wales News, FL)
More of this story Sep 30, 2009
The project will purchase mats and easels and fund refreshments for a reception for parents and students in which their art work will be displayed. --Hamburg High School, field trip to Viking Cooking School, submitted by Sheila Sartin and Mary Ellen Givens, 1,000. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Masterpieces of World Ceramics Bo... Sep 30, 2009
Masterpieces of World Ceramics illustrates the very finest items in the V&A's collection including a Chinese ewer from 2,500 BC, Egyptian pots from 1475 BC, Iranian wall tiles from 1270-75 AD, Spanish vases from 1400 AD, Pablo Picasso's vase, Artist at his Easel, stoneware by Bernard Leach and sculptures by Richard Slee. Examples of mass-produced table wares are also included. (Suite101.com)
5 tips for the perfect family photo shoot Sep 30, 2009
With older kids, have them bring something that reflects their hobbies to include in the photo session, like a guitar, art easel, books, etc. They will enjoy it and you're sure to get genuine expressions on their sweet faces. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Elaine Rosenfeld, 91; brought passion, curiosity to arts scene Sep 25, 2009
Mrs. Rosenfeld s penetrating gaze was aimed at a reflection, not the viewer, and the left arm that disappears behind the easel was actually her right. There was more to Mrs. Rosenfeld s life than met the eye, too. (Boston Globe)
Why Stephen Baldwin Has Given Up Hollywood for Religion and Politics Sep 22, 2009
First up: The drafting of what McCullough describes as the "largest letter ever sent to Barack Obama from people 25 and younger." On one side of the room stand four easels supporting four giant sheets of paper, each of which says at the top, in big writing, "Dear President Obama." Each sheet has a different theme. There's one for social and moral issues, one for national security, one for the environment, and one for health care. (Slate)
ParkARTS Watercolor Series in the Public Garden Sep 19, 2009
Can you imagine yourself dolled up in a smock and beret, holding a paintbrush, and meditating in front of an easel about a masterpiece that will make you a millionaire so you can buy a Paris loft. Let s back up. (Boston Globe)
NRAS schedules painting workshop Sep 19, 2009
Be prepared with sunscreen, hat with visor, travel easel and bug spray. Bell s paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
The Top Nettop? Sep 16, 2009
An easel props the display at an adjustable angle between 12 and 40 degrees of tilt, while a cutout in the bottom bezel provides a pass-through for cables or a carrying handle when moving the 14-pound system. While most of the C300 is the glossy black we've grown used to on dozens of desktops, the base is decorated with a sort of Ye Olde Paisley Wallpaper pattern that provides a kicky touch. (HardwareCentral)
Works by Hana Grosova to be Featured Sep 15, 2009
After many years away from creating art, Grosova is back at the easel encourged by the chance meeting of a prominent Czech art dealer. Grosova draws her inspiration and motivation from studying the Masters. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Publicize Your Book at Literary Fes... Sep 14, 2009
You might also consider having a poster of your book s jacket professionally printed and mounted on foam-core, which you could then display on an easel. Such a poster does add to your expenses, but you can reuse it at subsequent events. (Suite101.com)
BUDDHIST TEMPLEConsecrated in Zuni Mountains Sep 11, 2009
Local painter Jane Chilton was seen sitting at her easel, capturing the event on canvas as the festivities swirled around her. In addition to the Giser home, the complex includes a prayer wheel house, which was built eight years ago, a cooking house and the new stupa. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Marblehead Council on Aging: 40, and still growing Sep 10, 2009
In yet another room, men and women sit at long tables in front of easels and paint. Back out in the sunlit lobby, a man sits in a lounge chair and sifts through a magazine as lunchtime approaches. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Students in art class get creative with paint Sep 10, 2009
"She couldn't be here tonight, and it's a shame she's going to miss all the fun," said daughter-in-law Roxanne Case, as she glanced around the studio, complete with small easels, embroidered paint aprons and exhibits of completed creations. The whole concept of creativity, in its many forms, led Bridget McCart Tisdale to open Easley Amused in January. (The Clarion-Ledger)
DVD Report: This week's new releases Sep 6, 2009
His sketch comedy showcase delivers, from its skewed thematic meditations to his trademark easel scribbling (sketch comedy, literally). Another part of the appeal here is seeing like-minded talents featured: Take Jon Benjamin in a skit about an S&M couple using Bill Pullman as their safeword. (Boston Globe)
Unlikely Art Spaces Sep 5, 2009
Saturday, September 05, 2009 Last Update: 04:45 AM EDT. hide topics THIS WEEK'S HOT TOPICS. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
McKinney Police Reports - McKinney Courier-Gazette Sep 5, 2009
Will your child be in class when Obama speaks about education. Published: Friday, September 4, 2009 9:03 AM CDT. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Barcelona: By cable car, bike, or on a stroll Sep 4, 2009
Barcelona is, above all, a visual city, an urban easel for the creative artists that Catalonia is famous for (and proud of), beginning with the architect Antoni Gaudi, whose stunning works can be seen throughout the city, topped by the still-in-progress La Sagrada Familia, designed as an 18-tower church telling the tale of the Holy Family. Innovative sculptures and street art of various styles dot the urban landscape. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Efforts to turn empty lots to a glass half full Sep 4, 2009
Within weeks, that should change: A new fence will serve as a sort of extended easel holding a patterned artwork by Rebar Group, a San Francisco design collective. "We're trying to get the effect of a supergraphic," said John Bela of Rebar Group. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Local toddler ‘cute kid’ finalist Sep 2, 2009
An enlarged photograph of each toddler was propped up on an easel and covered by a cloth, adding to the suspense. Rowan was the last child to be named. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Braintree teacher wins classroom makeover Sep 2, 2009
Waite, a 15-year teacher at Hollis, wrote about how the company s royal inspiration station easel that she purchased provides hands-on instruction for students ... The products included teaching easels, kits, and storage products. (Braintree Forum, MA)
* EXHIBITIONS Sep 2, 2009
Local music acts including the Muddy Basin Ramblers, A Moving Sound and Paiwan singer RS Legend, among others, will keep the painters at their easels and the atmosphere light and festive. Entrance to the event is NT$500, which includes one drink. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Rock'n'roll posterity? You must be Mentals Aug 29, 2009
Common sense says it would be better to get back to the easel and oils, boys. But somehow these "handicaps" have been a big part of why Mental As Anything have lasted more than 30 years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Starting over after fire: 'Lucky' to escape blaze Aug 29, 2009
Soon the Gaylord Area Council of the Arts became involved, and the council and several artist members assembled an easel, oil paints, watercolors, pastels, brushes, canvases and related supplies enough to get her started. Several other artists have committed to donating more. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood strikingly pairs nature and culture Aug 28, 2009
Other works specifically address the idea of space and vista within the realm of landscape art: Gordon Chandler s Easel and Bench makes the easel a vast, empty frame through which we glimpse Chesterwood s manicured lawn and gardens as if the scene were a painting. Oddly, the ground-level works fall flat. (Boston Globe)
Tucson preschools use orderly Italian teaching method Aug 28, 2009
The children can work at tables or stand in front of easels to paint. A centerpiece of the room is a wooden loom on which children, their parents and grandparents are working together on a Hopes and Dreams weaving made of ribbons and other fibers. (FOX 11, AZ)
Beneath the surface, this art is really deep Aug 26, 2009
For the exhibit, custom-made easels were installed around a replica of a centuries-old ship. Divers clip on plastic exhibition guides as they swim to each piece and hover in front of it in zero gravity, pulled along by a gentle current. (Albany Times Union)
Hawthorne welcomes new principal Aug 19, 2009
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:58 AM CDT A collage of photos, badges, a miniature purple Vikings football jersey and sayings, set on an easel in the front hallway, greets those entering Hawthorne Elementary School in Keokuk. The collage is a way for teachers and especially students to find out about their new principal before meeting him. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Mother adjusts to son leaving for college Aug 17, 2009
I cried through preparations for Alex s graduation party: when I brought home the 16-by-20 poster of my boy and realized it was the kind you often find set upon an easel next to a casket. Or when I worked on arranging 17 year s worth of photographs in one album, pairing baby Alex with man Alex. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Local celebrity wows with his Bulldog creations Aug 16, 2009
Spectators lean over his easel watching for the dog to appear from what at first looks like an abstract hash of squiggles and curves ... On game days and on busy nights, a dozen or so spectators routinely surround his easel, but Davenport's storytelling and artistic skill has been known to draw and keep the attention of crowds as large as 30, according to employees at the Broad Street Bar and Grill ... Alice Shell, who stopped with a friend in front of Davenport's easel Friday, has been watching... (Athens Banner-Herald)
CHANGING LANES: Sharing the gift of art with your kids Aug 16, 2009
More selective in its focus, the pieces that hang here are largely plein air that is mostly done outside with an easel and palette so the artist can best observe the shifting patterns of natural light. If you are willing to travel slightly off the beaten path of the Square, you will find the Aisling Gallery on 3A. It s very close to the shopping plaza with Old Navy and Salsa s. While the other two galleries focus on regional art, this gallery (whose name means Vision in Irish) specializes in... (Hingham Journal, MA)
Caitlin Magner combines passion with outreach Aug 14, 2009
I remember being in kindergarten and standing at the easel, probably making a mess but I loved it. I love oil paint, the viscosity and feel of it. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Public's Gunnison Tunnel stories sought Aug 14, 2009
The museum is seeking donated display cases and easels, as well as volunteers. Businesses are also invited to drop off business cards and brochures. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Farmers Market update for Aug. 15 Aug 14, 2009
Professional artists will set up their easels in and around the market/lake area beginning at 9am and ending at 12 noon. Spectators will get the chance to walk around and observe how the artists interpret the scene they have chosen to paint. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
I did: Couple personalizes their wedding dcor and saves a bundle Aug 14, 2009
Here's some of what they did: To welcome guests, a wooden easel with the couple's names written in chalk sto 00004000 od at the entrance to the reception area. The easel was purchased at TJ Maxx for $14. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
eMachines' $400 Easel Aug 14, 2009
Actually, the EZ1601 looks even more like two other easel-style PCs, the and MSI Wind Top AE1900 ... Easel folded, the black-clad EZ1601 measures roughly 15 by 19 by 2. (HardwareCentral)
Scottsdale seniors protest artist's ouster Aug 11, 2009
He also argued to allow life drawing, and most recently, he questioned the safety of a batch of easels the city bought. "They thought my priorities were upside down," he said. (AZCentral -- News)
Wish list for nonprofit agencies, 8-4 Aug 8, 2009
Sunday, August 2, 2009 5:17 PM CDT. Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
3 fun things to do this weekend Aug 5, 2009
Amateur and professional artists are invited to bring their easels and other painting gear to Roper Lake State Park for an outdoor competition. Afterward, the artists will judge their peers' completed works. (AZCentral -- Travel)
North County graduate has Martha Stewart wedding Aug 4, 2009
Different size foam balls were spray painted and strung into garlands, and a seating card display on an easel led guests to their seats. Goodie bags awaited guests and banners incorporating Berry s designs hung in the reception hall. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Drawing and Painting in a Small Spa... Aug 4, 2009
But reality, more often than not, puts easels and supply cabinets into conflict with armchairs, TVs, and kitchen counters. When grand visions are hemmed in by mundane domestic needs, frustration is common and despair lurks in the background. (Suite101.com)
Lawsuit: Pebble permits violate state law Jul 31, 2009
Cotton - standing in front of easels displaying photos of mud-filled mining pits that are among the lawsuit's 114 exhibits - said the agency's own records are convincing evidence of the adverse impacts exploration is having on state land and water at Pebble. The Department of Natural Resources granted permits for 2009-2010 allowing for 425 bore holes and 320 test pits and 2,000 feet of seismic line, he said. (Juneau Empire)
Party at Pizza Gallery in Viera opens art exhibit Jul 31, 2009
"I'll probably have a few easels.". The art will be on display all month. (Florida Today)
Slow Down, Mr. President Jul 31, 2009
Hart pointed to an easel with a series of arrows on it. Some pointed straight up. (Slate)
Artists descend on Mission Valley for 'plein-air' paint-out Jul 30, 2009
RONAN Ron Ukrainetz arrived at a small and pretty pond just off of Ninepipes Reservoir early Wednesday morning with all the tools of an artist: paints, brushes, canvases, an easel, umbrella, and, of course, his global positioning system. A compass is a great tool if you're serious about painting outdoors, Ukrainetz said. (Missoulian, MT)
A passion for life (3) Jul 28, 2009
Andrews is the Sandeastmans' next-door neighbor, which is how he came to know them - and his large wooden easel came to stand in their living room ... "He (Will) built that easel for me, because he met me in class," Andrews says ... "He said, 'Anthony, I'm going to get you something' - came back over the weekend and brought that in the room: 'Here you go, Anthony, I built your easel.' Blew me away, didn't expect that. He really touched my heart with that.". (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Art calendar Jul 27, 2009
Plein-air Painting on location at Magic Island, Makapu'u, North Shore and other spots to be arranged; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; $50 per class, includes use of an easel and art supplies; call for location: 590-7092. Drawing classes, with Wayne Takazono; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hawaiian Graphics; also, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 12 weeks, Art at the Atrium, Kaneohe Atrium; both $25 per class; 554-4600. (Honolulu Advertiser)
John Baldessari, 'Art and Power' in Africa Jul 26, 2009
In an elaborate piece such as "The Fallen Easel" (1987), Baldessari uses multiple frames to propose relationships among fragmentary images ... Where Jeff Wall, another artist influenced by Baldessari, evolved a way of staging photographs that packs a static image with cinematic insinuations, Baldessari himself, in works such as "The Fallen Easel," gets us to delve into a cluster of pictures as if they synopsized a movie or diagrammed a sentence ... - echo the shape of the fallen easel that gave... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Friends recall teen who died in crash Jul 20, 2009
Framed photographs of Henderson rested on easels to left and right of the lectern. There were more photos in the back of the chapel highlighting her mission trips, retreats and love of animals. (Florida Today)
Man who went to the moon and came back an artist Jul 19, 2009
A Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum handout photo shows former astronaut Alan Bean in front of his easel at his art studio in Houston, Texas. WASHINGTON (AFP) - Forty years after Alan Bean became the fourth man to walk on the moon, the now 77-year-old former astronaut still likes to share his memories of space flight with a broad audience -- by painting them. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Artist and musician Roger Mason moves studio into Chathams clock tower Jul 19, 2009
Mason tells the story of Jack Palladino, the local butcher, giving him a wooden tray and Sarina Bromberg, the sister of guitarist David Bromberg gave him the easel. He realized this would all fit in his 1963 Chevy. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Artists on location Jul 17, 2009
KINGS VALLEY On a recent summer morning, the term field hand took on new meaning at Cardwell Hill Vineyard as dozens of artists at easels around the property flicked, dabbed and stroked color across paper and canvas ... Some worked from open tailgates at the back of pickup trucks, some from various types of easels, while others hiked around the property until finding a quiet area, where they plopped down and unzipped backpacks to produce pads of watercolor paper and paints. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Artists take it outside Jul 12, 2009
Gimble said he likes to hike and backpack while carrying his paints and easel. He hiked along the Big Sioux River south of Sioux Falls when he first started painting outside. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
LFM: Daily vendor tent brings variety to market Jul 10, 2009
On Market days, visit the Market Manager s Tent, where you ll find an easel with a map of the Market, as well as information on the guest vendors, artisans, entertainment and other activities. Loading commenting interface. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Cottage is beautiful, practical Jul 10, 2009
An Amish bench from the L.A. store Nickey Kehoe serves as an easel for framed art by Keith Haring, Francesco Clemente and Chait's grandmother. In such a small space, Chait derives maximum impact with lighting, including an old railroad lantern and industrial glass fixtures dangling from plain cords. (AZCentral -- Home)
A dim portrait for woman’s Sail Boston hopes Jul 8, 2009
For crowd control and safety reasons, our operations and security personnel thought it best not to have a stationary artist with an easel in the public visitation area, Brelis said ... Rather than using an easel, Remington often leans against part of a ship or equipment on the dock, she said. (Boston Globe)
Differing copies of James Lane plans cause ripples Jul 4, 2009
Resident Alix White of 25 James Lane armed with a notepad and easel asked questions about zoning setbacks on several different levels. One of her primary concerns, shared by other neighbors, was the safety of the Ellms Meadow well fields, a public drinking water supply. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
