Best American Poetry- Two poems by Lee Upton from "The Day Every Day Is"POLITICAL AMBITION A pig swallowing an entire apple tree then sleeping under covers Politics must be hard You can’t step into the same politics twice I take off my boots When I try to put them back on they won’t let me Politics is wearing them now Politics can always step into a victim twice Here’s Pharaoh here’s a basket and inside the basket is the death […]
- Willis Reed, Legendary Center of the World Champion N. Y. Knicks, RIP [by Stacey Harwood-Lehman]Basketball great Willis Reed spoke about his literacy project. David was eager to get his predictions for the upcoming Knicks season. In 2003, then chairman of the NEA Dana Gioia, invited David to join him in Washington for the annual Washington Book Festival, hosted by Laura Bush. It was a great event. Dana had even arranged for David's mom Anne to com […]
- WEDNESDAYS WITH DENISE: March 22, 2023Did you ever wonder who your favorite poet would be if she weren’t a poet? A rock star maybe? Here’s Anne Waldman (part Debra Harry and part Madonna) in a music video from 1982! I first heard about this on my favorite podcast Breaking Form (hosted by James Allen Hall and Aaron Smith) and now I’m hooked. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHX-PU9SN8A And who c […]
- "It Might As Well Be Spring" [with Dick Haymes in 1972]Related StoriesShe Got Pinched in the Assss. . . tor Bar! [by Stacey Harwood]
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Category Archives: Decorative Art and Techniques
If you like equestrian art
Here is a watercolor study completed recently. I am fascinated with steeple and hunt riding.
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Murals
This mural was commissioned by Mastercraft Interiors. The store is no longer located in Fair Oaks Mall. This stairwell mural was difficult to paint, but the end effect was wonderful for the cramped space. The images opened up the foyer … Continue reading
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If you like paintings of city locations – Philadelphia Courtyard
Yes, this is in Philly. Painted it several years ago in preparation for a larger work. It’s oil on canvas mounted on board. It is only 4×5.
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Tagged oil painting, philidelphia art, plein air
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Woodgraining Tutorial
This tutorial does not have the illustrations I provided in the handbook, but it is filled with useful information to create beautiful faux wood finishes. I may create a video if there is enough interest. “Woodgraining” Instructor: Til Turner Section … Continue reading
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Murmurs and Musings 