Here's a peek at the JSU Department of Art Faculty Show 'Group Theory.' It's always a delight to see what kind of work the faculty have been up to and this year did not disappoint. Photography, ceramic, videography, web design, illustration, painting, and drawing work by various faculty were all on display. I was particularly delighted by the rough cut ceramic work of John Oles. The little sculptural pieces and the larger rough cut bowls immediately made me feel happy. I found the roughness and more natural quality of them refreshing. I need to go back and document the show since I [...]

‘Yes I Use a Rule” Artist Talk with Diana Cadwallader Diana Cadwallader, or Ms. C as she is affectionately known, gave an artist talk this afternoon to coincide with the closing of her show — From Celestial Tartans to Mary's Mantles. It was an absolute pleasure to hear her speak. She began by talking about how we judge the success of ourselves as artists and questioned if the only measures of success are fame and fortune? It was interesting to learn that her early education took place in a Catholic convent. Her knowledge of the Catholic church, especially the stories [...]

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Cuba. It was essentially a work/inspiration trip but it was also a ton of fun. I saw so many amazing things, including a ton of art, music, architecture, and natural wonders. I feel like I could work on nothing but Cuban inspired projects for the next couples of years. I'm currently doing my initial run through all my images and am working on my travel blogs for carolandkarl.com, my husband and my personal blog where we journal our travel and fandom adventures and various other things. Go give it a gander if you're [...]

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