I like to think that perhaps the art I left in this tiny time capsule will outweigh it's lack of mints, should it ever be found.
Rothko Lessons
I was recently asked to give a few tutorials on how to Rothko like Rothko. Attached is a photo from said tutorial- it isn't perfect, but it isn't terrible either...
New Makerspace Opens in The Overlook at Oxon Run...
Many thanks to Nehemiah Dixon for including me in the crack team he assembled with:
Amy Braden, painter, organizer, visionary.
Thomas Stanley, professor, ethnomusicologist, host of Bushmeat's Jam Session on WPFW.
Liz Lessner, artist, maker, wearable electrics wizard.
David Ibata, painter, gentleman, scholar.
Charlene Gaddy Wallace, artist, sewing extraordinaire, educator.
And many thanks to CPDC and Capital One for sponsoring this chance to make great things happen! I look forward to sharing my knowledge and skills and being inspired by the Overlook and Congress Heights community in SE Washington, DC. CPDC and Capital One have launched the makerspace to...
“Introduce the makerspace concept to the affordable housing community, demonstrate what is possible, and spur interest in replicating this model in other communities across the country””
Look for us at Capital One's new Makerspace in The Overlook at Oxon Run, 3700 9th St SE, Washington, DC 20032
Women's History Month at Red Dirt
Thanks JJ, for the awesome film screenings and talks at Red Dirt this past month!
Nearing the end...
Read MoreMicromoments and Optimizations in Art and Online Presence
Many thanks to Red Dirt, Julia Walther, and Jon Fraser for the great Google analytics talk or the 24th! Jon and Julia really broke it down with their inside knowledge of both art and technology, making clear how best to reach, understand, and connect with modern audiences. Fascinating stuff, and great art as well!
Happy Hour!
Congratulations to David Espinosa, formerly of CSI, on his new position with Lorton Stone: I'm looking forward to conserving art and carving bones with you in the near future!
Something happened on the hill:
Thanks go out to the Congressional Arts Caucus and Courtney Duffy of Public Knowledge for hosting an arts entrepreneurship panel discussion at the Cannon House office building on the 14th. A good conversation. Look for future events and check out their blog.
I'm a fool. Blogging rules.
Thanks VOID Academy, JJ McCracken, Margaret Boozer and the whole Red Dirt crew for the great workshop Wednesday evening. Speaking broadly, I was reminded that communication is key to connecting with people, which in turn is key to making art for people. More specifically, the VOID Academy workshop was an excellent insight into arts crowd-funding as part of an ongoing collaboration between artist and audience. Good times!
So, having learned what I learned, here is this, from me to you, whoever you are. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.
Best wishes and happy Friday,
Bob
No blogging way.
The prospect of using this feature of my website disturbs me. I'm going to go exist offline now.