Hello Summer part 2 of 12 What is a summer without Roger and his crazy antics? As the sun sinks and the shower line grows long, Roger begins his grand finale. Perfectly timed with the last minutes of the day, Roger heckles the crowd with sincerity and rues. His jokes are abundant and laughs trickle […]
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Starting today, and for the fallowing 11 days, carlsbadcrawl will be posting artistic observations of our beach and village. Each photo was taken on June 21st. As a beach going village loving local, these are my observations of the first day of Summer: Hello Summer part 1 of 12 The burning black asphalt stings my […]
circa 2005 Before the camera, artists crawled the cobblestone streets of their village searching for an image to capture. With sketchbook and charcoal in hand, they let their eyes guide them up steep hills and through thick shrubs. Their will to continue was fueled by visions of secret landscapes as virgin as the empty sheets […]
Experience the creations of Palomar Merchandising and Design students at this year’s fashion show. WHAT: Fashion Show: MODA WHERE: California Center for the Arts (DIRECTIONS) WHEN: May 2nd at 7pm WHY: When was the last time you went to a fashion show? For more information, or to buy tickets, call 744-1150 ext.2349
Artistic Observations-LA
Published April 22nd, 2008 in Artistic Observations, events and photography. 4 CommentsThe rooms of the Getty Center Museum to the back alleys of West Hollywood, the trendy shops of Melrose Ave. to the melancholy streets of Skid Row; sites threw themselves at me as I explored the artistically diverse observations of Los Angeles. Click HERE, or on the above design, to see the full story!
Birds flap their feathers through an explosion of color as the sun yawns. The horizon, cold and stormy, is connected to the near lagoon by a bridge of oranges and yellows. High above the mosquito laden water, a concrete foundation, once the bedrock of a delicate house, sits alone during this nightly spectacle of color. […]
An individual develops an idea within a protective layer of the mind. When ready, it slowly cracks the service like a curious chick and presents itself to the outside. It instantly drops into a new world where it is no longer the sole inhabitant, but one in many; a part of a well organized and […]
NIHILIST kills:Harley Davidson
Published March 18th, 2008 in events, music and photography. 2 CommentsThe sun dipped its sleepy eyes through the clouds just long enough to get a piece of Joe’s waling guitar solos, Loren’s growling vocals and the thumping rolls of Sean’s double base, before hiding again behind teasing clouds. The wind whipped hair that was too tired to headbang while others frenzied over the power of […]
The early sun stares at me as I crawl along the 78. Motorist swerve and brows dip. A timecard awaits as a boss stands stiff in a window overlooking an empty parking lot. My eyes wander as my mind organizes the day’s tasks. Projects nag as greater ideas brew. My mind steeps in a stew […]
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!
One day this structure will house a growing family or thriving business. Its many rooms will giggle with childhood jokes or clatter with stern conference calls. The inside will change with growth and the solid walls of the outside will weather with each storm and season. Passing neighbors will marvel at its Doric columns and […]
Shadows on the damp street stretch eastward as an angry storm surges over our village. Flowers, dry and sunburned, stare impatiently while dark clouds tease. Long hours under florescent lights give way to slippery roads and tired workers. Clouds tumble as fast as cars speed and give way to leaks only when undesired. Tiny drops […]
Inspiration may come at any point. You might be washing away the dirty hours of the day in a steamy shower. A nervous wait in a cold doctor’s office might trigger a sheepish analysis of one’s character. A long walk may provide time to analyze a surreal dream from the night before. Your reflection in […]
A tradition? A ceremonial act? An attempt to rebel? How many times have you seen shoes hanging from wires in Carlsbad? If hanging shoes from a wire represents something, then what does it mean to hang ice skates? Maybe its a cunning observation of our Southern California weather. Who needs ice skates in our village? […]
photo and inspiration submitted by Briana Mooney A steady flow of compact 4 door cars screech to a halt as the overhead traffic light changes from yellow to red. Impatient drivers toss stink-eyed looks out their windows at annoyances who minutes ago were co-workers, but now represent another roadblock between them and their couch. The […]
photos and inspiration submitted by Derek Mathis Art is omnipresent; it’s up to you to recognize it. The lit walls of small galleries and long hallways of museums make it easy to spot a well balanced composition or a thought provoking idea. The historical relevance of these works, as well as local artist’s big-time aspirations, […]
A thick blanket of harmless clouds hangs low over a rigid belt of green trees. Yellow explodes to life in the highlighted edges of sprawling palms. Receding lines of a fence trail off out of view creating an exaggerated sense of perspective. Trees remain in the background while others leap forward like an excited grasshopper. […]
A fascination with the visual may come from the invested hours in search of Waldo, the bright colors of Sesame Street or from the influence of your family. For those who seek visual entertainment, Christmas time is a jackpot of brightly colored nuggets. As the sun recedes and the chimneys smoke, festive decorations awaken with […]
My mind putters to a hold as my truck spits its first cloud of smoke. My eyes break the bond between them and my brain and become, like insect antennas, more reactive than visual, only awoken by the possibility of confrontation. While driving down the lively streets of the village, a foggy cloud clutters my […]
Once upon a time life was simple. Each day started with morning cartoons and yawns which seemed to last ages. Our minds were stimulated by the back of cereal boxes and comics; our bodies strengthened by long games of tag and schoolyard sports. The word “responsibility” was still a foreign term adults used when their […]
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