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Tammi Henke
Dec 14
Art That Blooms!
Raku Inoue, is an multidisciplinary artist who lives in Montreal, Canada. He was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1983. As an artist, Inoue has...
Tammi Henke
Nov 16
Mirror, Mirror under the Sea . . .
What do you think the image above represents? Give up? Here's another clue. Where in nature do you think this picture may have been...
Tammi Henke
Oct 12
Ephemeral Art Rocks!
Nature is everywhere. Every time we step foot outside, it surrounds us--the trees, grass, dirt, rocks, twigs, leaves, plants, flowers,...
Tammi Henke
Sep 13
Artists of Olympic Proportions!
Last month's blog post was about the history of Olympic medals at one time being given out to areas of the arts like sculpture, painting,...
Tammi Henke
Aug 17
Going for the Gold
If you’ve been paying any kind of attention over the last several weeks, you could say that many of the goings-on in the world have been...
Tammi Henke
Jul 13
Beautifully Broken
Most people see broken glass as not a good thing. It is usually seen as, a now-needing-to-be-replaced window, or one less glass in the...
Tammi Henke
Jun 15
A Rainbow of Their Own
When I was a child, one of my very favorite picture books was, A Rainbow of My Own, by Don Freeman. Perhaps you might remember it, or...
Tammi Henke
May 18
Cave Art-A Prehistoric Creation
We have always been a creative species. We have constantly been evolving, changing, growing, and learning new things throughout all of...
Tammi Henke
Apr 13
Before there were selfies...
Before there were selfies taken with cell phones, there were masters of the self-portrait. Most people know that when an artist draws,...
Tammi Henke
Mar 16
Pysanky--an "egg-cellent" art form
The arrival of springtime for some means that the Easter holiday will be coming soon, and this means it's time to decorate some eggs! ...
Tammi Henke
Feb 17
The World's Largest Painting
The painting pictured above, The Journey of Humanity, was created by Sacha Jafri(shown standing in a section of the painting)during the...
Tammi Henke
Jan 13
All You Need is Love(and maybe a Beatles painting).
So who knew? The Beatles created another type of art other than music, and it will now be up for auction next month at Christie's...
Tammi Henke
Dec 16, 2023
A Smile Known Around the World
Most people will easily be able to recognize the painting above, the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci. It is perhaps the most famous and...
Tammi Henke
Nov 12, 2023
Art is Better with a Friend
The famous Pop artist from the 1960's, Andy Warhol, once famously said, "I never met a pet I didn't like." Many artists throughout...
Tammi Henke
Oct 14, 2023
Art That Saves the Seas-Part 2
The thing about plastic . . . -10 million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans annually. That's equal to more than a garbage truck...
Tammi Henke
Sep 15, 2023
Art That Saves the Seas
Can you believe that the life size octopus sculpture pictured above was created entirely by using plastic and other debris removed from...
Tammi Henke
Aug 12, 2023
Art That Goes Against the "Grain"
When you first look at this image, what would you guess it is created from? You can probably tell that it is something from outside in...
Tammi Henke
Jul 15, 2023
Always Look For Rainbows
Historically, rainbows have symbolized many different things throughout time. Many ancient cultures believed that rainbows were a bridge...
Tammi Henke
Jun 17, 2023
A Purr-fect Kind of Art
Animals have been the subject of many different types of art throughout the years. And perhaps only other than dogs, the most...
Tammi Henke
May 13, 2023
You CAN Have Your Cake . . .
Did you know that there are thousands and thousands of artworks that have been created throughout time about the simple subject matter of...
Tammi Henke
Apr 15, 2023
Spreading Peace & Love Through Art
Theses days, it seems we could all use a bit more peace and love. Not only on the home front--for our family and ourselves, but also on...
Tammi Henke
Mar 11, 2023
In the Paint(for Giannis, that is)
In basketball terms, "in the paint" refers to the area of a basketball court inside the lane lines from the baseline to the free-throw...
Tammi Henke
Feb 11, 2023
Generations of Art
The women of Gee's Bend are known for their unique and intricate hand sewn quilts, and these women, as well as their quilts, have earned...
Tammi Henke
Jan 14, 2023
Healing Through the Arts
Richard Casper, a United States Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient, knew he needed to heal himself somehow. In 2006, he was...
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