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Painter's studio is the great outdoors Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:03AMJoshua Vance, a Louisville native who got his painting career in gear three years ago, prefers using Iroquois Park as his studio. "This park is like a generational thing for my family," he said. "It's familiar to me. It's comfortable."
Easy touches turn bathroom into spa Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:08PMThere's nothing like some me time in a luxurious spa after a long day. And it takes just a little effort to transform your own bathroom into just such a place, an oasis in which to relax and rejuvenate. Some simple fixes and inexpensive accessories can do the trick, designers say.
Pros and passers-by help paint Bike Boulevard mural Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:29PMCOLUMBIA — Art and mobility teamed up Saturday in the North Central neighborhood to beautify the city and promote biking. Work on Columbia’s first street mural got under way at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Ash and St. Joseph streets. The mural is part of the Bike Boulevard project that has been in the works since 2009. “This is kind of a throwback,” said John Gatson, one of the project's ...
Atlanta II: Jeff Gordon - Saturday media visit Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:13PMJEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT/JEFF GORDON FOUNDATION CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway and discussed racing at Atlanta, his special paint scheme designed by his daughter Ella, making the Chase, Chase strategy and other topics.
Atlanta Motor Speedway Saturday pit notes 1 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:13PMNEW NASCAR TRADITION: Labor Day racing in the South is a tradition just about as old as NASCAR itself. So when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series came to Atlanta Motor Speedway last year after a five-year hiatus from the land of sweet tea and barbecue, it immediately felt like a perfect fit.
Special paint scheme probably adds to pressure, Gordon notes Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:48PMGordon says daughter Ella's creativity displayed on his No. 24 this weekend has been fun to watch.
Painted Labor Day pail is perfect for utensils Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:38AMEveryone loves to celebrate Labor Day, but few people understand the significance of the federal holiday. In the United States, Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September each year. This year, Labor Day will be celebrated on Sept. 6.
Mormon Helping Hands: 10,000 LDS members set service projects in S. Idaho Sept. 11 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:13AMPOCATELLO — On Sept. 11, more than 10,000 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will take part in Mormon Helping Hands service projects across Southern Idaho. More than 800 people alone will take part in the Pocatello area.
Transform a bathroom into a rejuvenating, spa-like atmosphere Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:12AMThere's nothing like some me-time in a luxurious spa after a long day. And it takes just a little effort to transform your own bathroom into just such a place, an oasis in which to relax and rejuvenate.
Homes: Transform a bathroom into a rejuvenating oasis Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:12AMThere's nothing like some me-time in a luxurious spa after a long day. And it takes just a little effort to transform your own bathroom into just such a place, an oasis in which to relax and rejuvenate. Some simple fixes and inexpensive accessories can do the trick, designers say. Begin with a clean slate "Rooms feel calmer without clutter. So before doing anything else, clear off ...
Masur booked for busy month Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:20AMSeptember is a busy month for the staff at the Masur Museum.
Venom and Broad Brushes Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:46PMI can relate to Editor Ackerman's lament that sometimes he just gets tired of the noise. I relate particularly from the cacophony of venom and indictments by those who profess loyalty to our constitution while utilizing a broad brush to paint all those of the Muslim faith as terrorists.
Labor Day stories: When a good job goes bad Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:32PMIt's the day of rest, for many. It's a day spent around a smoking grill or on the beach with friends and family. It's the day the American worker is applauded. This year, we celebrate Labor Day by collecting stories about the best and worst jobs held. Click here to tell us about your worst job ever.
While lazy Adobe dithers and whines, others embrace Apple’s revolutionary iPad (with video) Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:10AMWhile lazy Adobe dithers, whines, and falls farther behind, other companies embrace Apple's revolutionary iPad...
Trip is 'a life-altering experience,' Amesbury art teacher says Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:57AMAmesbury art teacher Joan Gessner isn’t the type of person to stick close to home -- and Peru isn't close at all ....
Fr. Berry KC Hall Prepares for Meat Shoots Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:17AMPaint brushes and spray guns, hammers and hoses line the front of the low set, single-story building, on English Road south of Pacific the third Saturday in August.
Campus was their canvas Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:07AMSailboarders skipping across the azure sea, colorful surfboardsstuck in the soft sand and dolphins playing in the perfectlycurling waves are images that can be seen almost any weekend inCentral Coast beach towns.
How to repaint a room in one weekend Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:10PMRecent surveys reveal that consumers will be doing a lot of remodeling this year. But with the sluggish economy, many are opting for do-it-yourself projects to squeeze the most out of their budgets. One of the most common undertakings: interior painting.
Messiest teen room gets cleaned up with organiztion makeover Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:12PMIt’s been said that “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but when it came to choosing a winner for the Naples Daily News’ Messiest Teenage Room contest, the photograph of 15-year old Sammi Paxton’s chaotic bedroom didn’t begin to tell the whole story.
PHOTOS: Messiest teen room gets cleaned up with organization makeover Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:12PMIt’s been said that “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but when it came to choosing a winner for the Naples Daily News’ Messiest Teenage Room contest, the photograph of 15-year old Sammi Paxton’s chaotic bedroom didn’t begin to tell the whole story.
Let's go see some art! Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:57PMThe Florida Museum for Women Artists only opened last year in DeLand (100 N. Woodland Blvd., 386-873-2976) yet it has consistently managed to present interesting and high-quality exhibitions. Today (5-7 p.m.) the museum is staying open a little later than normal for the opening of "Women Painting Florida: Images of the State 1880-1960." The works are on loan from the private collection of Cici ...
HouseWorks: Of beds and dressers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:36PMA couple of reader questions that came in over the ether areworth sharing:
Van Gogh self-portrait to be on display at Norton Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:03PMVincent Van Gogh, an iconic Impressionist painter known for giving in to despair by cutting off one of his ears, is perhaps one of the best-known painters of all time.
Body art puts paint next to nothing Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:55AMYou need four things to get ready for body painting: "A shave, clean underwear, wine and nipple coverings," says model Veronica Guerra.
Splash! It's a luxurious spa Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:23AMThere's nothing like some me-time in a luxurious spa after a long day. And it takes just a little effort to transform your own bathroom into just such a place, an oasis in which to relax and rejuvenate. Some simple fixes and inexpensive accessories can do the trick.
Arts calendar Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:21AMArts calendar
ArtSuppliesDirect Announces New Product Line & Blog Launch Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:01AMOnline art supply warehouse rolls out new changes in time for back to school.
A beary’ wonderful debut Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:40AMFilm festival icons feted before hitting the streets, by Linda Fields
Ancient painting technique, using beeswax and a blowtorch, makes a comeback Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:47PMIn a cozy Martinez art studio, artists gathered around a table as the smell of warm honey wafted in the air. With muffin pans on a pancake griddle, one would think the group had been baking and making pastries all morning.
Connection to nature and animals comes through in Sav Boro artwork Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:15PMZephania (Sav) Boro is originally from Kenya, East Africa, where he developed a deep love and fascination for animals as a young child.
Petes'GM brushes up for camp Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:00PMPeterborough Petes'GM Dave Reid is no Picasso, but he's trying his best. "I'm here right now helping to paint the locker-room," Reid told The Examiner from the Memorial Centre on Tuesday night.[...]
Odyssey's SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure Exhibit to Open at the Maryland Science Center Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:00AMTAMPA, Fla. -- Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. today announced that following an extensive content upgrade, the Company's multi-media traveling exhibit SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure will open at the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore on October 1, 2010.
A stroke of kindness Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:14AMEVERETT -- A north Everett pastor was on the lookout for a project his church could take on when he spotted a woman scraping the outside of a house, prepping it for a paint job.
Thomson Ambulance Association Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:18PMYour Thomson Fire Protection District is made up of an EMS Association and a Fire Association and is funded by your tax dollars, insurance billing, donations, fundraisers and grants.
Porcelain artists work to preserve a dying art Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:21AMAlicia Handwerker of Camarillo had a deep admiration for hand-painted porcelain but never considered how it was made until she gave it a try herself.
Tiadaghton Police Deparment makes a fine task force Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:18AMJERSEY SHORE - For a little over a month, officers of the Tiadaghton Valley Regional Police Department have occasionally traded in their handcuffs, guns and tasers for paint brushes, hammers and saws.
Leaders offer reward to catch graffiti taggers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:43AMUnderneath the glitz and glow of popular State Street lies a problem that seemingly is spinning out of control. Business and property owners are speaking out to stop the onslaught of graffiti and other vandalism that is plaguing downtown establishments.
Improve your digital photos Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:04PMWe have all seen photos that have obviously been altered to increase dramatic effect or make someone or something look better than it actually does.
Letter: A blind spot in the UT's art coverage? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:47PMA response to the UT's State of the Arts section and its lack of acknowledgement of digital media.
Transforming bathroom to spa can be easy Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:39AMThere’s nothing like some me-time in a luxurious spa after a long day. And it takes just a little effort to transform your own bathroom into just such a place, an oasis in which to relax and rejuvenate.
Artist paints murals at Vallivue High Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:19AMKaleb Dean, Vallivue High School senior
Local Woman Still Volunteering Five Years After Katrina Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:25PMWhile a lot of attention has been focused on New Orleans on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one young woman from Irondequoit is reminding people that there are other areas still affected by the hurricane.
Art program gears up for students with little access Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:19AMGeorgia College & State University Senior Rebecca Ezell has created Art Stop for Kids, an art program for Baldwin County elementary students with diminished access to the tools and world of creative production.
Turn your bathroom into your sanctuary Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:47AMThere's nothing like some me-time in a luxurious spa after a long day.
How to repaint a room in a weekend: 10 tips to save time and money Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:15PMRecent surveys reveal that consumers will be doing a lot of remodeling this year. But with the sluggish economy, many are opting for do-it-yourself projects to squeeze the most out of their budgets. One of the most common undertakings: interior painting.
Ongoing exhibits beginning 8/26 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:44PMOngoing exhibits in the Tri-State area
App Wrap: "ARTREE," "Zen Brush," "Splode" Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:02PMNY1 highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment "App Wrap."
Fall art classes for all ages at Silvermine Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:57AMWhether you are just starting out as an aspiring artist or looking to pick up those paint brushes that you haven’t touched in years, or maybe you are an experienced artist seeking new creative challenges, the Silvermine School of Art located in New Canaan has a course for you.
Brushes iPad edition review Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:13AMBrushes iPad Edition offers 19 brushes ranging from the hard or soft-edged round brushes to some texture brushes made of dots, lines or splotches. You can control the size, spacing, and transparency of these brushes via sliders in the brushes window.
Five years later, grateful in eastern New Orleans: A guest column by Walter Bonam Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:54PMFive years. More than a third of my daughter’s lifetime. She was five when our house in eastern New Orleans was destroyed by fire in 2001. She was not quite 10 when I told her — as we crawled along...