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An Art Student in Poland Requests Mandala Input
Dear Readers, If any of you create mandalas, Oliwia Gajda would appreciate your help. Please read her letter below. Please note that her deadline is August 15, 2011. Select seven questions from her list and write responses based on your experience and philosophy regarding mandalas. Thanks in advance for helping Oliwia with her Master’s Thesis on the…
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Mastrangelo’s “Buckeye” at The Butler Institute of American Art
June 28 – August 28, 2011 in Youngstown Ohio Bobbi Mastrangelo’s “Buckeye Water Meter” sculpture relief will be on exhibit at The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio. It is especially meaningful for Bobbi to be accepted in this prestigious competition, because Youngstown Ohio was her birth place. This years’ exhibit which features works in all two…
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Two Sisters Close in Age: Far Apart in Art Themes
Judie Pufpaff and Bobbi Mastrangelo: two sisters less than fourteen months apart, that is close in age, isn’t it? Judie looks upward for her “Spirit Within” landscapes. Bobbi looks downward for her Manhole Art creations. Little Sisters: Judie and Bobbi We played in the hay and out in the fresh air as little ones. Dad…
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Judie Pufpaff’s Spiritual Paintings capture…
The Essence of Spring, Easter and Earth Day “On this journey we call “Life,” each of us is given a unique light and spirit within. My “spirit” is fed when I paint. Painting places that I have walked, capturing the light and energy of the moment ignites my passion.” ~ Judie Pufpaff’s Artist Statement. Judie’s…
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28th National Post Card Week May 2011
National Post Card Week is celebrated during the first full week of May. One hundred or more aficionados participate in this exchange. Deltiologist is another name for a post card enthusiast. Many of the participants have chosen themes such as famous people, pets, historic places, holidays, worthy causes and humorous situations. Speaking of humor, one…
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The Story of The Irish Blessing Sculpture
“Irish Blessing” (Ballinasloe Water Cover) 21 ” x 15″ X 25″ My young friend, Helen Anne Gately, gave me reference material on The Ballinasloe Water Valve Cover located on a sidewalk near her Father’s hometown in Ireland. Not only did it feature a handsome Celtic Pattern, but it also had the Gaelic Word for Water,“Uisce.”…
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Post Card Blessings
Irish Blessing Post Cards can be sent as little gifts of caring. Just add your own prayers and get well thoughts or copy the Irish Blessing onto it. Signed post cards of my sculpture relief can be purchased from http://www.thepostcard.com/walt/grates.htm MASTRANGELO GRATES Postcards Waltspaper Irish Blessing Post Card The two previous blogs tell all about…
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Irish Blessings for St. Paddy’s Day and Everyday
Across the globe, all people look for excuses to celebrate life… to add joy to their days. And St. Patricks’s Day is no exception. People of all nationalities Wear the Green and become Irish for a day. On March 17th, not only do I try to wear green, but I give away “Lucky Bucks” (dollar…