Category Archives: Art

Bike Winter Art Show

The Bike Winter Art Show is brightening the gloomy late winter skies once again! The closing takes place this Friday at C. Haus in Humboldt Park. The event space has room enough for dancing, the annual fashion show, and large-scale … Continue reading

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It’s official! (I heart LSQ!)

I am honored to announce that  you can now find my artwork at Wolfbait & b-Girls in Logan Square. I just dropped off my first pieces this evening. Wolfbait & b-Girls rocks the Logan Square ‘hood, proffering only local gems … Continue reading

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Open House Chicago

This looks really cool: Open House Chicago ~ A behind the scenes look at over 150 of Chicago’s greatest architectural gems. Free. Oct 13-14. Anyone else going? Any sites you simply must see? I will def hit up the Newberry … Continue reading

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FNO Chicago Street Shots … Continued…

It is truly beginning to turn into fall. A crispness in the air will alert you. And the crackling of the first leaves on the sidewalks. This summer’s heat was so intense though that I find it slightly difficult to … Continue reading

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Vertical Herb Garden How-To

Since there has been much interest in the vertical herb gardens I spotted at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, I thought I’d share this neat how-to from one of my favorite media sources – Refinery29: http://www.refinery29.com/vertical-garden. Hope you enjoy! … Continue reading

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Grounded

After speaking to a dear old friend tonight, who has grown and brought forth change in his life… your kite still soars as high wildly even in the wind but grounded you are now my dear old friend  

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Chicago Sunset

The sun glitzed the sky last night with sugary pinks and blues… Instagram photo…

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One More Image Version

Finally figured out how to do this! Yay. In Gimp choose Colors -> Filter Pack – > Entire Image – > Hue Saturation. Disclosure: Following these steps worked for this color scheme – I’m not yet sure how this process … Continue reading

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Fun with Image Editing

Going through my 2012 photos as the sun pounds the pavement outside. The birds are all in hiding; the trees outside my window silent except for the quiet rustling of the leaves; the streets four stories below still alive and … Continue reading

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