Canvases are now available for the Square Foot Show

Despite the bitterly cold conditions here in Chicago, there are signs that spring is coming.  And one of the first signs I have seen is the announcement for the annual Square Foot Show at The Galaxie in May.  For $30, you get a canvas and a chance to participate in a great local art show.  And with just one square foot of canvas to paint, it's a show that can fit into even the busiest of artists schedules.

To sign up, visit:
http://galaxiechicago.com/gs/workshops/squarefoot.php

Brilliant Simplicity at Target

Design ideas can come from many unexpected places.  And one store that continues to impress me is Target.  As a designer, I appreciate their sense of style, and as a consumer, I appreciate their low prices. One new collection that I really like is the Room Essentials kitchen utensils product line.  It features a nice variety of items, from beverage tubs, to sets of tumblers, to juice carafes.  

I had been looking at vintage kitchen items on Etsy, and was pleasantly surprised to see that Target's new bread boxes are strikingly similar to a vintage Danish modern one I saw online for several times more. 

The collection comes in several different colors and would fit with a variety of color schemes.  I could even see some of these pieces going outside the kitchen to be used for storage for office or art supplies.

It looks like they are all under $25.  You can find it at your local Target, or online.

Save the Date!

I finally have dates set for my graduate art show: May 3 - 14th.  The date for the reception has not been set yet, but once it is, I will post it here so keep checking for further details.