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Draw Something Looks At Advertising

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Becky

Another chance to mock be dazzled by my Draw Something efforts–this time, featuring the wonderful world of advertising. Seems appropriate to kick it off with this: Sometimes it’s the packaging, but sometimes it’s the pop culture connection: With a classic, … Continue reading →

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Button Sunday

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Becky

It’s funny ’cause it’s true. I appreciate everyone who’s bought anything I’ve created or helped create: novel, story, anthology, photo, or painting.

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April Photo A Day: On Your Mind

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Becky

After a few days of over-saturating my brain with news media, sporadically pausing for escapes to nature, today I’m continuing to read and be absorbed by Cyndi Lauper’s memoir that Tim loaned me. I remember how mesmerized I was the … Continue reading →

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April Photo A Day: Detail

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Becky

This is a quite small detail from a larger painting I’ll be shipping out. I enjoy photographing and zooming in for closer looks at paintings (anyone’s paintings). Doing so always makes me think of that scene in Ferris Bueller’s Day … Continue reading →

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April Photo A Day: A Place

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Becky

Houston is known for its diversity, so it’s a great city for the installation of artist Jaume Plensa’s seven sculptures, “Tolerance,” on Harmony Walk just off of Allen Parkway near downtown. My photo shows five (or four and a half) … Continue reading →

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Button Sunday

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Becky
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April Photo A Day: Something Beginning With A

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Becky

“A” is for Alexander McQueen, and more specifically, the lenticular photograph on the cover of this book, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, which is either McQueen’s face or a skull, depending on the angle at which you view it. The book … Continue reading →

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April Photo A Day: Blue

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Becky

Last night I finished a commissioned painting that I’ve been working on a while. Though it has some blues–today’s theme–I can’t share it before the new owner gets it. Now I’m staring at a blank canvas, so much like staring … Continue reading →

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Make me an offer

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Becky

I need to sell some art because I have new paintings to work on–I need the space! I’m also trying to raise funds to pay my expenses to the Saints and Sinners Literary Festival in May. I’m taking best offers … Continue reading →

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Runway Monday: The Art of Fashion (PR 11:10)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Becky

On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway, the designers went to the Guggenheim Museum. Using the museum and its art for inspiration, each team of two designers was responsible for creating two wearable art looks: one avant-garde and … Continue reading →

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