Aug 10 2019
French organist, composer, and great teacher Marie-Claire Alain, often referred to as the “First Lady of the Organ,” was born on August 10, 1926 in a western suburb of Paris, France called Saint-Germain-en-Laye. She is known for her prolific work with the organ, having over 260 organ recordings, including multiple renditions of the complete organ works …
Jul 27 2019
French singer and actress Isabelle Aubret was born Thérèse Coquerelle on July 27, 1938, in Lille, Nord, France. Her film repertoire consists of Les aventures de Saturnin (1965), Very Happy Alexander (1968), and Un Flic (1972). However she may be most famous for winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1962, singing “Un Premier Amour,” written by Claude-Henri Vic and Roland …
Jun 23 2019
This month I had the pleasure of visiting Palm Springs, and of watching the recently released documentary on Frank Sinatra’s life in Palm Springs, and I must say that the film paints an accurate portrait of the beautiful desert oasis. One of the narrators of the film describes a Palm Springs neighborhood looking exactly the …
Dec 30 2018
Eight buildings designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright have been nominated to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. If accepted, the structures, titled “The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright,” would sit amongst some of the most notable buildings in the world, including the Taj Mahal, Cologne Cathedral, Himeji Castle, and Sydney …
Jun 16 2018
This week I had the pleasure of attending my second exhibit of Camille Rose Garcia – The Wonderful World of Dr. Deekay at the Corey Helford gallery in Los Angeles, CA. My first exhibit I attended was Doomcave Daydreams in 2007 when I had the pleasure of meeting CRG in person. My husband and I …
Jun 09 2018
In this gorgeous short film from Sherpas Cinema, viewers get a personalized look at life as a sherpa, their incredible surroundings, and the struggles they encounter. Loved By All: The Story of Apa Sherpa was produced by Malcolm Sangster, directed by Eric Crosland, and narrated by Apa Sherpa. Maximize your screen and enjoy.
May 21 2018
One two three four five six seven, all good children go to heaven. Here are highlights from week seven of #The100DayProject. Day 49/100 Couple of whale sharks for #the100dayproject #100daysoftheocean #ocean #sealife #fish #illustration #Illustrator #illustrators #drawing #artlicensing #brightlicensing #Editorial #kidlitart pic.twitter.com/Fho9chkUnH — Emma Jayne (@emma_j_designs) May 20, 2018 The cardboard room gets a visitor for …
May 14 2018
Happy Monday! Here are highlights from week six of #The100DayProject. See weeks one, two, three, four, and five. Hints of #cherryblossompink in today's illustrated map for #colour_collective #the100dayproject #100daysoftheocean #illustration #Illustrator #illustrationart #illustratedmap #Map pic.twitter.com/kMPkeIFEkr — Emma Jayne (@emma_j_designs) May 11, 2018 Shape your own world! #100daysofhugs full disclosure I technically finished today’s #the100dayproject last …
May 07 2018
And here’s the weekly wrap-up of highlights from week five of #The100DayProject. See weeks one, two, three, and four here. Enjoy! Day 30 of #100daysofhugs and day 2 of #MerMay 😃 #illo #illustration #mermaid #mommyandme #momandbaby #merbaby #mermom #the100dayproject #ocean #underwater @SCBWIRockyMtn pic.twitter.com/3LwjiDw5Lw — Heather Brockman Lee (@heathertbl) May 2, 2018 Did a spot of painting …
Apr 30 2018
Here is this Monday’s wrap-up of highlights from #The100DayProject – week four of the project where creators commit to posting something each day for 100 days. Also see weeks one, two, and three for more highlights. Day 21/100 Group of Butterfly fish swimming in the ocean #the100dayproject #100daysoftheocean #fish #ocean #sealife #illustration #illustrationart #illustrator #drawing …
