Oregoanna Gallery - My new Bubblesite
Finally got round to creating my own bubblesite. Check it out here
Frank Lloyd Wright quote: On 'Beauty'
“Beauty dissolves conflicts, quiets us within, inspires us, creates a sense of happiness and serenity, refreshes us, and consoles us in times of depression. Beauty is not unnecessary or impractical.”
- Quote from American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright
Campaign to re-erect Portland's 'Hung Far Low' neon underway
A campaign to restore the historic and iconic Hung Far Low neon sign to its original site in Portland’s Chinatown is currently underway, given that the sign was removed and potentially under threat of being lost to the city and its many admirers.
Read the full story at the campaign’s website...
'Delicate' ... a redbubble benchmark image ... perfect
By chance, just encountered Mel Brackstone’s Delicate image today. As near to perfect a nude image as anyone is ever likely to find … and definitely a true redbubble benchmark.
A shot made possible only by the existence of the sheer beauty of the feminine form.
_For what it’s worth, more of my reasoning on thi…
Mind bubbles? At the very least, some great food for thought ...
Like so many bubblers, the amazing Claudia Alves seems to be an eternal spring of ‘life affirming’ and ‘life celebratory’ artworks (in her case stunning abstracts) ... but always in the company of a very select selection of wonderfully thoughtful, soulful and evocative music/text links and quoted writings. Her latest (and longest ever) written extract, which as always is worthy of special atten…
cat scan
Given the number of fantastic images able to be viewed in the National Parks of the World group, I felt quite honoured to see cat scan featured this week. Particularly given its somewhat more abstract approach. So thanks guys! Anything that helps reinforce the val…
Ethier quote: On art
“Art is a way of moving people’s spirits through time and space.”
– Quote from artist, Linda Ethier (Oregon Art Beat, 27 July 2006)
Musi quote: On photography & photographers
“Who you are, not the type of camera you have, will determine what type of photographs you take.” – Quote from photographer Vincent J Musi.
Seemingly a simple if not self evident truth, but definitely worth contemplating.
Any potential variations on the first three words? (BD)
Redbubble dynamics (some random thoughts)
Redbubble continues to fascinate with its seemingly limitless powers to surprise.
I am really interested in hearing from fellow bubblers on what forces they find ‘driving themselves’ when they explore this site’s contents and the works of others.
For me, there is such an amazing randomness (consistent with one of the greatest powers of the internet) to the way new works and artists are…