Perusing the 780 articles I’ve written over the past decade, a pattern emerged: I reeeeeally like glass art. Like, LOVE it. Whether the glass is in buildings, in galleries and museums, in stained glass form, in paperweights — wherever! — those bold, translucent colors… [Read More]
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Drool Over This Art Gallery’s Creative Crafts in PA!
Main Exhibit in Ligonier, Pennsylvania = WOW. Whether you’re seeking unique gift ideas, beautiful items for your own home — or you just want to be inspired by some of the most skilled craftspeople in America, this article will be worth your gaze. Small… [Read More]
Stained Glass Windows in the Bathroom at this Ligonier, PA Hotel!
A Unique, Historic PA Hotel Near Idlewild: One of the most surprising and interesting hotels we’ve stayed in recently is found in the sweet little town of Ligonier, in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania: just nine minutes from Idlewild amusement park, 45 minutes… [Read More]
My Travel Photo is Now a Giant Mural at a Wegmans Grocery Store?!
How Did My Picture End Up On Huge Wall? You truly never know where your digitally published photos may wind up. You also never know what fruits your art may reap, even years down the line, when it seems everyone has forgotten about it… [Read More]
Inclusiveness, Thy Synonym is the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, PA!
A Master Class in How to Be Inclusive… You don’t realize how NOT inclusive much of the world is until you step into a space that actually welcomes you. Suddenly, relaxation flows. You feel comfortable, exactly as you are — no matter who you… [Read More]
40 Art Prompts for Drawing Inspiration from Around the World
Where do Creative Ideas Come From? I’ve been a public school teacher for 15 years (yay, high school and middle school!), and though I’m technically labeled an English or ELA instructor, I also consider myself an art teacher. What makes me an art teacher,… [Read More]
