Go & Do Saturday - Art on the Hill, Designing Women, Makem and Spain Brothers Nov 29, 2008
Ellie Kirkpatrick will show pastels, watercolors, and canvas floorcloths, while Riverside Pottery, Diosa Botanicals and Fun Fakes and Funky Finds Jewelry sell their wares. For information contact Abby Platt at. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
* Sin leaves many a mark in Cronenbergs Eastern Promises Nov 28, 2008
The emphasis here is not on bodily decay or dismemberment but on how the body acts as a canvas for power, both physical and moral. This story has been viewed 347 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Foreign flavors spice up Thanksgiving leftovers Nov 28, 2008
"It's a blank canvas," she says. "It's the white sheet of paper you can do all kinds of things to.". (North County Times)
Once more, with spice - After the feast is over, try ethnic flavors on all those leftovers Nov 28, 2008
It s a blank canvas, she says. It s the white sheet of paper you can do all kinds of things to. (Missoulian, MT)
Designer's own home makes a statement Nov 28, 2008
As there would be no street frontage, I had to go to the committee of adjustment and also canvas the neighbours about the changes I wanted to make. People knew me around here, so that part was easy. (Globe and Mail)
Machine Shop Chic: The latest trend in home decor is a revival of the 1920s Machine Age Nov 28, 2008
Their collaboration resulted in a collection for the 1929 Salon d Automne called Equipment for the Home, featuring metal-based leather and canvas furniture, and a glass-topped desk supported by a pair of biplane wing stays. In the 1930s, mechanical engineer Warren McArthur II created glamorous aluminum and upholstered pieces that became the rage of Hollywood, and that command high prices at auction today. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Fall rugs are more art than floor covers Nov 28, 2008
By nature, a carpet shares a kinship with an artist s canvas. It s up to homeowners whether to put these pieces on the wall or the floor. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
A painting called 'Hope' wins fans as Barack Obama's inspiration Nov 27, 2008
Entitled "Hope," the canvas hanging inside London's Guildhall Art Gallery as part of an exhibition by Victorian painter George Frederic Watts might appear unremarkable to some. In drab browns and grays on a blue background, it depicts a young blindfolded woman strumming on the last unbroken string of a harp, her ear to the instrument. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Recount confirms win for Kerns HD 58 Nov 27, 2008
After the Yellowstone County Election Canvass Committee hand counted ballots yesterday afternoon, Kerns was declared the winner by a 26 vote margin, 2,345 to 2,319. The County Canvass Committee met to recount ballots cast in the House District 58 contest between Democrat Don Woerner and incumbent Republican Kerns ... That changed when the County Canvass Committee found 275 ballots that had apparently been mis-stacked and not counted. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Great Mermaid Gift Ideas for Girls ... Nov 27, 2008
mermaid-themed canvas or giclee wall art that shows life under the sea. overhead silk canopy or draped playsilk in blues, greens, and other ocean colors. (Suite101.com)
COLUMN: Canvas bag inspires art project Nov 27, 2008
Recently I saw some canvas bag art at my daughter s church and I thought: Wow ... For Canvas Bag Art you need: Bibles, Bible concordances, canvas tote bags from a craft store, plain white paper, pencils, paint brushes and fabric paint or fabric markers ... Next, instruct the children recreate their Bible pictures on a canvas bag using fabric paint or fabric markers. (Easton Journal, MA)
Sargent School Holiday Social brings shopping, games and plenty of candy Nov 27, 2008
Additionally, the school has partnered with Zip Goes Green to sell environmentally friendly products such as green canvas bags online at www. zipgoesgreen. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Pop Culture Artist Nelson De La Nuez Selected to Re-Interpret The Wizard of Oz for Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection in Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Iconic Film Nov 27, 2008
The artist is known for his distinctive style called "Art on the Edge," which is creating art on all sides of the canvas. De La Nuez is listed on the "Who's Who List of the Most Collected Artists of Our Time" with the premiere auction houses and sold in galleries internationally with collectors spanning the globe. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
First lady is the White House's resident expert Nov 26, 2008
It was in the Green Room that he enjoyed eating his dinner with a color-appropriate green canvas cloth to catch any spills. Mrs. Bush displays a wealth of knowledge about White House history and lore. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Entrepreneurs provide color Nov 26, 2008
The slow economy isn t slowing down the owners of Art Partitions Inc. For two years, the Denver company has been shaking up the usual rules about art and interior design using digital technology to take artwork off the canvas and place it onto everything from room dividers and lamp shades to doors, desks and coffee tables. The concept of art off the wall has been so well-accepted that company co-presidents Lynn Heitler and Philip Levy are now settling into a new office and showroom in downtown s... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
* Matisse to be returned to UK charity supporting medical rescue in Israel Nov 26, 2008
This photo provided on Monday by the French culture ministry shows the 1898 oil canvas Le Mur Rose, or The Pink Wall, by French painter Henri Matisse. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Honolulu company's business umbrella opens wider Nov 26, 2008
Tropical J s work can be seen all around town: the large volcano-shaped awning glowing outside of Tiki s Grill & Bar in Waikiki; the royal blue umbrellas shading outdoor seating at Chai s Island Bistro at Aloha Tower Marketplace; the more than three dozen triangular canvas awnings that create the only fabric parking structure in town atop the Keola Lai high-rise condominium in Kakaako. The company got its start in 1989 making hand-held Hawaiian-printed umbrellas with koa handles. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Loft combines past, present Nov 26, 2008
In 1996, when Ian Easton, a partner with Canvas Systems, a Norcross-based I.T. company, bought the 2,800-square-foot condo, he gutted the place down to the studs, leaving just some of the original beams and flooring of what he says was an old Johnson on Band-Aid factory ... There are rows of brown and blue canvas magazine holders from West Elm and a drawing of a lion from Easton s childhood home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Whiteley at a discount adds a few bob to Cezanne fund Nov 25, 2008
Whiteley's vast canvas Balmoral, painted in the 1970s, sold for $990,000 including commissions. The painting was sold by the Art Gallery of NSW, which will use the proceeds to help pay for Paul Cezanne's masterpiece, Bords de la Marne, bought by the gallery for $16. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Great Room Decor Fairy Gift Ideas f... Nov 25, 2008
canvas or painted wall art from websites such as Petit Tr;sor and KooKoo Bear Kids. printed wall cards like eeBoo's Fairies in the Flower Garden Alphabet Wall Cards. (Suite101.com)
• Justice done as Matisse finds a new home Nov 25, 2008
This photo provided Monday Nov. 24, 2008 by the French Culture Ministry shows the 1898 oil canvas "Paysage, le mur rose" (Landscape, the Pink Wall) by French painter Henri Matisse. This week, a charity that funds Israel's medical rescue service will take delivery of a Henri Matisse oil painting that the Nazis stole from a rich German Jewish family and which was kept by an SS officer who was responsible for delivering poison gas to Auschwitz and other extermination camps. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
10 cocktail hotspots Nov 25, 2008
Dcor is crisp and white, dotted with Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs; a blank canvas on which to paint your jet-setting fantasy. Shaken or stirred: No first-timer should forgo the signature drink, the Elements High Tea, a mixture of citrus-infused spirits and the merest splash of rooibos or lemon tea, served in a teapot with Turkish Delight on the side. (iAfrica.com)
Collins helps raise awareness Nov 25, 2008
An accomplished watercolorist, Collins not only created Survivor Tree in the Hidden Lake from blank canvas aboard a small rowboat as it bobbed up and down with the current, she donated the original piece to Freedom House s silver anniversary s silent auction and raised cash and much needed awareness to the cause that works to end domestic violence. I was honored to learn that the man who purchased Tree in the Hidden Lake understood its meaning and actually donated the piece back to Freedom... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Search: Nthn beaches to 500k Nov 24, 2008
A Perfect Blank canvas in a Harbourside LocationBrimming with potential and offering a perfect blank canvas for your own improvements, this sun soaked 2 bedroom apar. More Results: 1 = Listing price or ad type modified within the last 3 days = Listing registered in the last 3 days. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
10 gifts that give back Nov 24, 2008
The "Give The Way You Live" canvas tote ($10, west elm) is available at the retailer's 34 U.S. stores while supplies last. (It's not sold online. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Experts divided on furnished or unfurnished Nov 24, 2008
"I always prefer a blank canvas," agreed Doreen Roberts of MasterKey Real Estate in Fremont. "The best scenario is for the sellers to either move first or at least be gone for the first important week of market time.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Elizabeth Peyton's NYC art show is full of surprises Nov 23, 2008
Above all, she became a scintillating colorist, giving her colors an airy expansiveness and oozing fluidity as she brushed them onto Masonite rather than canvas. Getting pleasure from the process gradually took on more importance for her than rote reiterations of a given mood. (Boston Globe)
North ton gives WA sniff of victory Nov 23, 2008
West Australian skipper Marcus North came to his side's rescue with his second ton of the match to lift the Warriors off the canvas on day three of their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria at the WACA Ground. North, who posted a gutsy 103 in WA's first innings of 239, produced a sparkling 141 to inspire the Warriors to 7-290 at stumps, an overall lead of 203 with Steve Magoffin and Brett Dorey to resume on Monday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Poetry on canvas Exhibition combines work of young writers with lively... Nov 23, 2008
Poetry on canvas / Exhibition combines work of young writers with lively portraits of the artists in action. Article:Poetry on canvas / Exhibition combines work of young wr:/c/a/2008/11/21/DDVU147VA9 ... DTL Article:Poetry on canvas / Exhibition combines work of young wr:/c/a/2008/11/21/DDVU147VA9. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Whither Malaysian art? Nov 23, 2008
Some of the most exciting art is in new media, such as videos, installations, and photography, all of which have significantly less market appeal than paintings on canvas, says Valentine Willie, the founder of Valentine Willie Fine Art gallery (vwfa. net), one of the local galleries known for featuring cutting edge works and installation art. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Top Tips for Painting Your Home Nov 23, 2008
If large furniture items can't be removed from the room, be certain to cover them and the floors with a canvas drop cloth or plastic sheeting. Avoid using sheets or newspaper, as they can allow paint to soak through and could be a slip hazard. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Poetry On Canvas Nov 22, 2008
Exhibition combines work of young writers with lively portraits of the artists in action. Pam Grady, Special to The Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
NY, Fla. art dealer accused of selling forgeries Nov 22, 2008
The Calder Foundation inspected the canvas and determined it was fake, prosecutors said. They said the same person had bought approximately 14 other artworks from Concepcion, and experts determined those also were forgeries. (Anchorage Daily News)
Two Dudes, One Pan at Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2008
proponents of minimalist cooking and authors of Two Dudes, One Pan demonstrated how to make an entire Thanksgiving and Holiday menu with just a few tools:Lemon & Sage Crunchy Fried Feta with Garlicky BeansCreamed Brussels Sprouts with BaconBlank Canvas Mashed PotatoesSpicy Roasted Cauliflower, Olives and ParmesanPumpkin Pie Bars. Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Registering to Vote in the United K... Nov 22, 2008
Register to vote during the annual canvas. Probably the easiest way to register to vote is during the annual canvas, when voter registrations are renewed. (Suite101.com)
New Tembi House program aims to assist young artist Nov 22, 2008
During a visit to the artist's studio, scattered around the canvases, were many sketches that were in the process of development for later use ... One could feel the quiet happiness over the chance to just work, create and paint without having to worry how he could afford the next bucket of paint or canvas. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Holiday crunch time at bookstore Nov 22, 2008
There are pristine little gift books for re-gifting, our canvas book bags are $10, and gift certificates for quick hits on your shopping list. Don t forget to think some variation of one for them, one for me pretty inexpensive with our prices ranging from three for $1 romances to $5 books on CD. If you d like to volunteer or have any questions about the store, please contact. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Ever on the hunt for wildlife, captured on canvas Nov 22, 2008
Central Jersey Entertainment NewsLocal music, restaurants and arts stories from The Times of Trenton. INSIDE ENTERTAINMENT. (NJ.com -- Times)
Extraordinary Art Auctions in Italy for Design, Modern and Contemporary Art -- November 25, 2008 Nov 22, 2008
Among the performers are: Gino Severini (Cortona 1883 -- Paris 1966) with Danseuse, tempera on canvas paper (estimated 25 ... 000 euro) and with Giovanni Pescatore of 1939, oil on canvas, (estimate 40 ... 000 euro); Franco Gentilini (Faenza 1909 -- Rome 1981) with The Truck of 1954; Carlo Carr; (Quargnento 1881 -- Milan 1966) of a Marina with boats, oil on canvas of 1961 (estimated 70. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
John Baldessari: 'Raised Eyebrows/ Furrowed Foreheads', 2008 Nov 22, 2008
Raised Eyebrows/ Furrowed Foreheads highlights not only the animated dialogue in which painting and photography have long and successfully been engaged in Baldessari's work, but also the tradition in his work of 'fragmenting single motifs or areas of a canvas or picture to defy narrative logic and standard interpretation. Hints and omissions were among Baldessari's key strategies even in his early years' (Rainer Fuchs). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Get Festive Ideas from Your Favorite Designers on HGTV.com's New "Holiday Inspiration" Video Series Nov 22, 2008
John Gidding treats the as a blank canvas, covering it with a wash of fuchsia floodlights to add a contemporary touch. These little tips and ideas are only a handful that can be found on HGTV.coms Holiday Inspiration series. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Revitalize Your Kitchen and Bath with Stylish, Affordable Cabinetry Nov 21, 2008
In addition to providing storage for towels, it keeps laundry out of sight with a glide-out wire basket covered with a stylish canvas liner. Another space saver is a vanity pullout to organize smaller bathroom items. (Pekin Times, IL)
Bacchanalia! Revel like a true Greek Nov 21, 2008
The oil on canvas hangs in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Bacchanalia celebrations were originally women-only gatherings, later extended to include men. (Juneau Empire)
Carlsbad fighter gets shot at 2 belts Nov 21, 2008
In 1999, he was the first opponent to send two-time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito to the canvas. However, two of Perez's losses are to Margarito. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hype begins for The Game in NAIA football Nov 20, 2008
One will come out of this with its nose bloodied, but with a probable chance to climb off the canvas somwhere down the line in a rematch. And, the officials need to be forewarned to have their yellow hankies at the ready. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Haines is not a postcard, but it's home Nov 20, 2008
While I know I see Haines through rose-colored glasses, and I do wish our buildings and the community at large looked nicer, I also know the most important thing about the business district in Haines will never be captured on film or canvas. All of our stores, like our family's, are locally owned, from the Bamboo Room Restaurant to Howser's grocery. (Anchorage Daily News)
NCAA Announces Future Final Four Sites Nov 20, 2008
"When finished, the new stadium in Arlington will create a flexible "canvas" for the Final Four. We think the venue offers exciting opportunities and a unique experience for everyone involved," said Slive. Indianapolis and its new venue, Lucas Oil Stadium, will welcome the 2015 Final Four. (ABC 7 News, DC)
To be an artist Nov 20, 2008
What an interesting view this every day acceptance would make on canvas, creating a delightful art design. The depth of the visual scene changed as the limbs and leaves became more visible when the light behind it became morning and the illusion vanished. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Alzheimer's 101: Hanover church to host unique discussion Nov 20, 2008
An outdoor labyrinth was built beside the church a few years ago by a Hanover Eagle Scout candidate and the church also has an indoor labyrinth a two-dimensional canvas which is rolled out on the floor a few times each month. The church s role is to help people through their day-to-day lives, Stahl said. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Wilkin County to start recount Saturday Nov 20, 2008
The State Canvassing Board met Tuesday to canvas votes certified by the counties. Bezenek said he will receive notice of the automatic recount, which will start on Wednesday in scattered locations throughout the state. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Review: 'Chagall: A Biography' cites innovation Nov 20, 2008
After all, that - what Chagall called starting points for abstraction - is represented on the canvas. For this, Wullschlager musters up delighted energy. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wobbler you can't tie down Nov 19, 2008
The new edition of Kangaroo, commissioned by Ashton Scholastic, saw him spend three months painting full time as each of the 15 double-page spreads that make up the book were conceived and completed in paint on canvas. The vibrant, colourful - and funny - illustrations will be loved by kids and adults alike and the originals will be hung in an exhibition at the ABC in Ultimo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
James Hull, a curator of a different stripe Nov 19, 2008
In fact, each stream of color is a rivulet of diluted acrylic paint, coursing down the canvas. Look carefully and you'll see drops veer, ramping up the works' sensuality. (Boston Globe)
Green on a Budget at Fresh & Easy Nov 19, 2008
The company has also introduced several new affordable canvas bag options including a $1. 99 canvas wine bag and a 100% unbleached cotton canvas grocery bag for 99-cents. (PR Newswire)
Recount shows no 'significant change' Nov 19, 2008
"The only thing they've said is there hasn't been any significant difference between was what was reported at the canvas and what they've found," Gill said late Tuesday. Working in the former Eagles Club building at 401 Eighth St. downtown, the Recount Board has initially counted the ballots by hand and machine. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Briefs (Nov. 20) Nov 19, 2008
Library materials are sent to the homebound via the U.S. Postal Service in sturdy canvas bags. Books-by-Mail service may be requested by a recipient or by a caregiver, by telephone or in writing. (Needham Tab, MA)
Tap local resources, not bottled water Nov 19, 2008
I simply located a couple of sturdy reusable bags (canvas works well), parked them by the front door next to the umbrellas and before I knew it each trip to the store was enhanced by an undeniable feeling that I was contributing to the planets well being. Filling those bags with food that was locally and/or organically grown only increased my status as a responsible citizen. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Lauren's interest in stars of all stripes keeps brand strong Nov 19, 2008
The cream canvas of his vintage leather-trimmed Herm. s tote is stained the color of coffee. (USA Today -- Life)
Art auctions: Will anyone pay these prices? Nov 19, 2008
When a Paul Kane canvas sells for $5-million, or a Thomson painting not much bigger than a piece of office stationery goes for upward of $1-million, the sale attracts headlines and lures similar works into the field. But, in terms of lots sold, it is paintings estimated below the $20,000 threshold Montreal street scenes by John Little, say, or Frank S. Panabaker views of Georgian Bay that have always done the grunt work, and that may not keep doing so. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Foreign flavors spice up Thanksgiving leftovers Nov 19, 2008
"It's a blank canvas," she says. Her magazine's November issue includes a recipe for turkey jook, a Chinese rice porridge with turkey and ginger. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tony Curtis on love, loss and Marilyn Monroe Nov 19, 2008
On an easel nearby is one of Curtis' paintings, a bright still life depicting a bottle and glasses on a table, with numbers and letters mysteriously placed around the canvas. Curtis jokes that there's a secret code written into the painting, but he doesn't know exactly what it is. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ray & Lou's Nov 18, 2008
Restaurants riddle both sides of the road, between the Parramatta River and Phillip Street, and most have vast white canvas umbrellas outside, complete with lighting and heating mounted on the inside ribs. Underneath these humungous brollies, tables are formally dressed with white cloths while others are casually underdressed in wood and plastic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Tech Lab Nov 18, 2008
A total blank canvas on top of which the only limitation was their imagination. So, what's the coolest technology I've seen. (BBC News -- Technology)
A Greener Way to Expand Outdoor Living Space Nov 18, 2008
They are circular, domed canvas and wood structures that feature an integration of tension and compression components, allowing the yurt to withstand heavy wind, rain and snow. Energy Conservation. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Families in shock over Silicon Valley slayings Nov 18, 2008
She absolutely had to keep busy, and recently took a "sewing cruise," which led to the giving of canvas bags to all family members. "She had ants in her pants," Andersen said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
