Traditions have not detoured
CHARLOTTE, NC (PNAN) – “The Language of Clay: Catawba Indian Pottery & Oral Traditions” is a traveling exhibition organized by the University of South Carolina Lancaster. It is currently on…
CHARLOTTE, NC (PNAN) – “The Language of Clay: Catawba Indian Pottery & Oral Traditions” is a traveling exhibition organized by the University of South Carolina Lancaster. It is currently on…
POMONA, CALIF (PNAN) – On view through Sunday, March 12, 2023, “Breaking Ground: Women in California Clay” at the American Museum of Ceramic Art is an exhibition celebrating 44 artists…
NEW YORK, NY (PNAN) – “Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina” is on view through February 3, 2023 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The…
RED LODGE, MT (PNAN) – “Objects of Desire” is Red Lodge Clay Center 2022 Holiday exhibition, featuring some of the finest utilitarian ceramic artwork being made today. Works by Kurt…
If you are looking for a way to explain the difference between Plein air painting and studio painting, Jay Brooks, an artist from Monticello, New York, finally offered the perfect…
Very rarely do you hear about the disadvantages of pineapple. That’s because they are organic, flavorful, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and diverse for using in different dishes. Pineapple is…
Good nutrition is important to everyone in all walks of life. When you know what you are doing, eating well for every meal of the day is simple. Using this…
Blueberries are one of the world’s healthiest foods. They boost brain health, protect the heart and build strong bones. Unfortunately, blueberries are a seasonal fruit that can become difficult to…
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. But how much do you really know about tea? You might be surprised to learn that all teas come…
It has always been tradition to have a 6′ pine in the corner of your living room during the holidays. Outfitted with sentimental bulbs, handmade bows, garlands and twinkling lights,…
CHICAGO, IL (AAPNW) – Still on view through Sunday, December 11, 2022, “Passing Through: Artists from DoVA 2012-2021” in the Logan Center Gallery, the exhibition features recent work by 37…
Growing your own vegetables is only as healthy as the plants and soil that is used. Go one step further and include mulch. If you select mulch that is riddled…
While The Artist Is Away, acrylic on panel, 20 x 16 inches, Debby Gregory It’s always amazing to watch how one’s talent can transform into an area of expertise with…
Christmas is one of the most important holidays of the year for people of the Christian faith, and many Christian homes feature prominent display of a Crèche (French for “mangerâ€),…
In the complexity of today’s world, we often scan a picture and miss the most crucial parts, but there is Dan Pyle, who has an eye that can scan any…
He lived not quite 37 years, but in that short span he was a rebel in both life and art, with a reputation for disorderly behavior unmatched by any other…
Walk into any craft store and the scent of cinnamon will lead you to the decorative dried pine cones. These lovely reminders of the holiday season are hard to pass…
Remember when you would sneak that cup of coffee because your mom said that it was bad for you? “It’ll stunk your growth,” was the most popular catch phrase. Then…
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Americans use an average of 50 pounds of toilet paper, per person, each year. This accounts for millions of trees being destroyed. While the Western world has cut back on…
Plants are nature’s filters for absorbing gases through pores on the surface of their leaves. It’s this skill that facilitates photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy and…
Lilacs often indicate the first signs of spring. Colorful, fragrant and full with bloom, they often turn on your memory bank that brings back a favorite story, a visit…
Sometimes technology doesn’t offer the best results. Take cast iron skillets, for instance. Made from pig iron, recycled cast iron and recycled scrap steel, one company in Tennessee has maintained…
Peppermint oil is used by exterminators to rid buildings of mice and rats. Saturating cotton balls and batting then stuffing into holes and corners will drive them away from the…
Encountering new opportunities in our young lives often cause a favorite passion to sit in the back of the bus. Some finally toss off their dream as a silly notion…
Author Rice as well as to name a few like, E.E. Cummings, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, Emily Bronte and Maya Angelou are not your ‘standard’ authors because they have been…
♥ Tell me a story of a farmer at sunrise; Starting a busy day of combining beans. Feeling joy and sadness, anticipation and relief; Of a completed harvest, a job…
GRAND PORTAGE, MN (PNAN) – The United States Postal Service celebrates the life and work of George Morrison, one of the nation’s greatest modernist artists. Morrison is best known for…
PORTLAND, ME (PNAN) – On Friday, April 22, 2022 six were recognized for their artworks which raise awareness to our climate crisis whereas they were bestowed with the Tidal Shift…
In my review of “The Art of William Emboden” published by Premium Modern Art, its written text, as I see, a collaboration among William Emboden, Peter Shire and Chevalier Tony…
No matter what we do, a mirage of stuff has to go with us. Take jogging, for example. You need your house key, cell phone, ID and money. In addition…
When I was little, I always requested cherry pie instead of cake and ice cream on my birthday. Somehow, it just tasted better and settled better on my stomach than…
We pride ourselves in having a wide diversification of American citizens from all over the world. English, German, African and Irish are among the most popular ancestry line. This holiday…
Bored with the same restaurants, same food and same atmosphere? Ready for an artistic adventure that will stimulate your mind as well as your taste buds? Welcome to Alinea…
A Muumuu is a loose-fitting long dress that is unflattering to the shape of the body. Originated in Hawaii in the 1820s, they were made from cotton sheets in bright…
For thousands of years, one thing has brought people together; a common bond that crosses the boundaries of culture and generations. This common bond is food, and thousands of…
NEW YORK, NY (PNAN) – The American Museum of Natural History held its eighth commencement under the iconic blue whale in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. On Thursday, October…
Some people collect them, others have never heard of them. A lanyard is a long strip of fabric or rope that is secured on one end with a clasp or…
There are all sorts of buzz words used today to make you think that fabric is free from chemicals. Natural, organic and eco-fibers are the most common descriptions of material…
Born in Ft. Riley, Kansas in the late 1960s, Todd Buschur grew up in rural west central Chatt, Ohio farming community. As a youngster, he was diagnosed with dyslexia, which…
LISLE, Ill (AAPNW) – Set to open Saturday, November 20, 2021, “Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum” is in its ninth year whereas it will return to a walking experience…
Music may be considered the universal language, but fine art is not far behind. From all over the world, artists align with the classical beauty of the ‘Old Masters’ style…
Have you ever tried to tell a story but the words get so twisted that the entire story becomes a disaster? There is an art to storytelling and it has…
A plein air artist is often gifted with the ability to see beyond the immediate display of color and light. A sunset, a tree or a person’s facial expression can…
Tradition runs deep, especially to those who have had it ripped from their lives. Native Americans have endured tribes being separated, land confiscated and family members being brutally murdered. However,…
Watching a theatrical performance can bring a sensation of emotional bliss. Viewing the real-life setting of actors and actresses, dressed in the finest attire and moving among simulated props, makes…
Robert W. Cook doesn’t need a photo album to remember his favorite spots. He paints them in watercolor. From the old buildings of Cuervo, New Mexico, to cafes in France,…
Alfredo Rodriguez never dreamed of what he wanted to be when he grew up. He already knew. Imagination is imperative when growing up around eight siblings and Alfredo became engrossed…
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Joel Rosenthal fell in love with animals when he was 4 years old. Growing up in an apartment complex of Washington D. C., he knew nothing of his desire until…