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Entries from December 2008

Holiday Ephemera

December 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Christmas gift inscription circa 1942

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An Art Made by Time

December 16th, 2008 · 3 Comments

These fascinating time-worn book pages and covers are the latest additions to my early reader collection. The two 19th century primers were discovered on a recent treasure hunting expedition to the local antique market.

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From the Air, of the Earth, and by the Sea

December 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Here are two of my favorite things combined, art and the beach. I just discovered the work of Jim Deneven and thought I’d share. He does this freehand with a stick. There is something so beautiful about ephemeral art. It emphasizes the experience of the art process itself. It is about being in and of [...]

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The Smoking Club

December 6th, 2008 · 3 Comments

I found this amusing graffiti in a vintage textbook from the late 1800s. I think that they reveal more creativity and humor than just drawing on a mustache and beard. I suppose that would have been redundant with the abundance of facial hair during this time period.

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