Archive: Art
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Mar 22, 2009
1 CommentHome Improvements
Chris and I began two big home improvement projects last weekend. We began repainting the living room a much lighter color (toasted almond) – we still have quite a ways to go! We also built our very own canvas and painted it with acrylic paint and home interior “oops” paint from a local hardware store....
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Feb 04, 2009
No CommentsFood. Wine. Art.
That’s the theme at the Starving Artist Cafe in downtown North Little Rock, where my brother Joel and I had lunch today. Love the informal gallery feel, especially the painted tabletops. If you’re looking for some fresh creative work, this is the place to be. photo posted from my...
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Dec 29, 2008
3 CommentsWinter Song
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUO0gd7cr9o] I love this sweet video animation by Crush of “Winter Song” by Sara Barailles, featuring Ingrid Michaelson....
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Nov 13, 2008
No CommentsInstallation Art
This piece of installation art is part of the Andy Warhol exhibit at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Lea, Joel, and I all went yesterday afternoon. The exhibit was really incredible and has inspired me to learn more about Andy Warhol, in addition to furthering my desire try out screenprinting. The exhibit runs...
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Nov 03, 2008
No CommentsGetting a Grip on Chaos
In the midst of all of the changes Chris and I have been going through with the full-time launch of his business, I’ve been able to keep my head steady the majority of the time. We have been very blessed, and sometimes we feel naively optimistic. The launch of Chris Paul Design as a fully-functioning, full-equipped...
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Aug 02, 2008
No CommentsWhat The Living Do
This poem is by Marie Howe. I came across it in a book at Anthropologie, and I love it. I hope you enjoy it, too. Johnny, the kitchen sink has been clogged for days, some utensil probably fell down there. And the Drano won’t work but smells dangerous, and the crusty dishes have piled up...
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Apr 19, 2008
No CommentsTrevor Hall at ATU
Trevor Hall was the opening act for Colbie Caillat Thursday night at ATU. His musical style was very unique – a blend of African rhythm and Dave Matthews. Our favorite song was Lime Tree. Chris bought the EP, and we’ve been playing it over and over again since we got it. You can download Trevor’s...
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Apr 11, 2008
No CommentsThe Personal Value of Art
My mom wrote a note to me the other day on our family blog to encourage me to create for myself and for the intrinsic value of creating, rather than for an audience. She said that the freedom is in the creating. And she is right, although that’s something I’m still learning how to do....
