Tag Archives: Chris Dahlquist

Reason #1 to start a workshop series

October 6, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments
I love the gathering of creative people, because it always leads to the exchange of ideas, brainstorming, problem solving, and generally sharing their awesomeness. The traveling I do puts me in touch with such amazing creative people around the country, and leaves me thinking “what would happen if I could get these people under one roof”, “holy shit! what could we create together if we weren’t at this pesky art festival”, or “With this brain trust surely we can figure out how to rule the world.” I want to recreate that potential when we all have the free time to do something with it. Continue reading »

Peace of the week, September 30

September 30, 2013 by Chris | 1 Comment

“Like all magnificent things, it’s very simple.” ― Natalie Babbitt, from Tuck Everlasting

 

Mile Marker 402, 35"x51"

 

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Favorite Moment

September 27, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

Favorite moment of Plaza Art Fair Week

I had an amazing time seeing lots of friends and collectors old and new, and the weather couldn’t have been better. But my favorite moment came early Friday afternoon, walking out of the radio station with my good friend and talented artist Lynn Whipple after being guests on the program Up To Date with Steve Kraske on KCUR. Continue reading »

Peace of the week, September 23

September 23, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

“Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong.” – Winston Churchill

 

Mile Marker 391, 35"x51"

 

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Peace of the Week, September 16

September 16, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

“Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful.” ― John Maeda, from The Laws of Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life

 

Mile Marker 378, 35"x51"

 

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Plaza Art Fair Time!

September 13, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

I can not tell you how much I love my hometown show! And what a fantabulous way to end my art fair season. If you are in the area I hope you will come by to celebrate with me!

 

 

ps: I promoted this image on my  FaceBook page in an attempt to introduce more people to my artwork. I am curious – How do you learn about new artists? How did you learn about my work?

Peace of the week, September 9th

September 9, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

“In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration.” — Ansel Adams

 

Mile Marker 400, 35"x51"

 

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Just a few more…

September 5, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

Today we are making the last of our drive from Portland to St louis.

 

This is always the most grueling week of the year for us (but we thank our lucky stars that we get to do it!). You might have noticed in last week’s post that we had a show in Portland and then on its heels one in St Louis, and probably thought nothing about it.

But it is those three short days (23 hours in a day when traveling east) that have been lurking in our nightmares for the last few weeks. THREE short days to get over 2050 miles to the location where we will be setting up again tomorrow.

 

Saint Louis Art Festival
Booth #400
September 6-8
Clayton, Missouri

 

So St. Louis friends you should know, I take cream in my coffee, and feel free to wake me gently if you see me nodding off in my booth.

 

Perhaps just a few more reminders will sooth our aching seats!

 

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Peace of the week, September 2

September 2, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

“The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.” — Walt Whitman

Mile Marker 323, 35"x51"

 

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Going against traffic

August 30, 2013 by Chris | 0 Comments

Being an artist and entertainer means we are usually going against traffic.

 

And today was no exception, as we turned Ferdinand (the van) towards Portland and passed all the RVs and cars laden with kayaks and bicycles heading out on their holiday adventures, the vacation portion of our trip was officially over and what passes for work begins. Which is to say, we’ve headed into Portland and are getting ready to set up a different kind of tent in a beautiful park where we’ll be over the holiday weekend.

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