Monthly Archives: November 2014

The Royal Art Lodge

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Art for Housewives

While doing some huipil related research on Pinterest, I stumbled on The Royal Art Lodge. Wow! Their work was so entertaining that I couldn’t concentrate on anything else.  The Royal Art Lodge was a group of Canadian artists who met … Continue reading →

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Sand collection

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Art for Housewives

Cleaning out my studio means coming to terms with dormant objects—objects that are there but not used. In this category is my sand collection. I started it over 20 years ago when I lived in southern Tuscany and spent much … Continue reading →

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Jean-Michel Basquiat, unwittingly sustainable

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Art for Housewives

To manifest their respect for the environment, many artists today use recycled materials to make art. However, there are those artists who use recycled materials simply because they can’t afford to buy ex-novo. Take, for example, many Outsider artists. And … Continue reading →

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Wall decay

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Art for Housewives

the wall beneath one of my studio’s  windows Well, I would like to have something “scintillante” to say but I don’t. The studio rehab project continues.  It is taking much time and energy but feels so good. Nevertheless, I am … Continue reading →

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Chuntaro Style

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Art for Housewives

When I finally get my studio in order and have some space to move around in, I’m going to dance Chuntaro Style! I have already written about dancing for your health and need to follow my own advice! Related:  Chuntaro … Continue reading →

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