Category Archives: Art Thoughts

Impressions of a total amateur

Posted on February 11, 2011 by piecedgoods

Now that I’ve been taking an oil painting class and have done, oh, 6 oil paintings, I feel qualified to theorize on the Impressionist period of painting. The one with Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cassatt and whole bunch of others. … Continue reading →

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Charley Harper

Posted on February 9, 2011 by piecedgoods

There’s a rather large coffee-table book that has been out a few years, Charley Harper, An Illustrated Life, edited by the designer Todd Oldham. Mr. Harper was a printmaker, artist, graphic designer who has become much more appreciated and famous lately. … Continue reading →

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Birdy Big Strip quilt

Posted on February 6, 2011 by piecedgoods

I saw the bird fabric and loved it immediately. Usually I’m drawn more to clear colors, brights, reds, less the muted ones, but over the years, I’ve stashed away a fair amount of greys, greens, and cream contemporary prints. I … Continue reading →