Once upon a time there was a car. His hubcaps shined like the stars above an empty desert and his paint was as smooth as an undiscovered dune. His interior was the color of a thundercloud and was as healthy as a puppy’s young coat. Short wanders through village streets occupied his time when not […]
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Homemade Carlsbadcrawl t shirts now available : Series #1 A weed thrives on the ability to grow without restrictions. A manicured garden has limits and bounds and is “weeded” to eliminate wild growth. An unmanicured garden, much like a forest, grows freely, wrapping around nearby trees and hanging off tall branches. Each individual plant interacts […]
Ideas run wild during times of political elections. Whether local or national, dramatic commercials pulsate in our living rooms and brightly painted signs clutter our sidewalks. Coffee shops chatter with ill-read accusations and the internet streams media driven parodies. Our streets become a political battlefield where a persuasion is an kill and a lost vote […]
A long row of illuminated paper bags led the way to the show titled Reinventing the Wheel by Sanctuary143. This free event, catered with snacks, beer and wine, showcased art in a mellow and relaxed atmosphere while maintaining a high level of organization and experience. Bubbly guests and friendly artist lingered outside the brightly decorated […]
To observe, analyze and ponder, one must first learn to slow down. The act of changing location at a slower pace allows sites, which normally missed, to be observed. Ideas fluid our neighborhoods with creative expressions; all unique to the artist’s mind, but often overlooked. A dramatic development takes place during an infants first 2 […]
Show Description: (taken form www.sanctuary143.com) “The wheel has become so ingrained in our society that often the evolution of a culture is measured based on its mastery of this basic machine. However, we can pinpoint ancient, advanced civilizations with no documented use of the wheel. And with fuel prices rising, global warming looming, and suburbs […]
Artistic Observations – SF
Published February 27th, 2008 in art, Artistic Observations, events, photography and rambles. 3 CommentsA handful of days in the heart of San Francisco flooded our senses with interesting and thought-provoking observations, all unique, inspiring and foreign. Click HERE for the full story and photos! Let me know what you think!
While telling stories through smooth melodies and colorful lyrics, Felisa Skibicki translates her daily observations, ideas and passions into the universal language of song. Click HERE, on the above ad or on her tab under local artist, to read her interview and to hear her music! Let’s hear what you think!
A craving for a slurpee or a random hunger for a bean and cheese burrito might guide you past a brightly painted garage with barely legible text and a looney character. If your eyes are open and your senses eager, then you may have spotted this act of creativity and uninhibited expression. Have you seen […]
art created by Moe in Carlsbad Art is capable of triggering intense emotions. The poised stretch of Degas’ ballet dancers showcase elegance and beauty. The bonnet capped child of Mary Cassatt ignites an inner flame of childhood innocence. Daumier pushed sorrow in his deep illustrations of the underprivileged and Delacroix painted the trepidation and horror […]
His hair is long, his eyes are crossed and he sits in the streets of Carlsbad… Where is Chia Homer? Have you seen him?
Like the infrequent beauty of a Bakawali flower, the electrical box bloomed for a short period before falling back into slumber. Its curves and swirls danced along the rusty train tracks in an gestural display of blues and whites. Its presence was highlighted by the insipid backdrop of dull dirt and rock. As soon as […]
A simple act of creative expression can spark a thought in those who normally would be thoughtless. These acts stir emotions which ignite a healthy thought process. Improv Everywhere, located in New York City, causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places. These innocent acts entertain, as well as intrigue, the passing people, whom […]
Sometimes, in less frequented areas, weeds sprout and develop into sturdy plants with pulsating colors and swirling bodies. The gardener usually remains a mystery except for an occasional footprint. Cars speed and joggers bounce as the day passes. The weed remains visible, but hardly acknowledged. A light sprinkle of creativity, fallowed by a ray of […]
Through spontaneous and slightly abstract illustrations, Dan Schonberg takes you on an intellectual journey through the mind of an artist. Click HERE, on the above ad or on his tab under local artist, to read his interview and to see some of his work! Let’s here what you think!
On a recent Sunday morning I drove along Route 79 through the entire town of Temecula. What was even more astonishing than the fact that I saw less than ten pedestrians along over five miles of finely landscaped sidewalks was the fact that of those ten pedestrians only four were not displaying billboards on their […]
Once upon a time there lived a can. Like many others, she was employed to entertain and soothe. Before her chance, she would stand in anticipation. She would watch as her friends waited like eager toys under a hanging claw. When her time came she bounced to life, then was yanked from the pack. Her […]
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It’s not everyday that we see such a blunt projection of one’s thoughts in the streets of Carlsbad. Once in a while a racial slur is scribbled on the door of an abandoned house or a phallic doodle might be etched into a fence, but rarely are the streets of Carlsbad used as a confrontational […]
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