Tag Archives: Chris Dahlquist artist

Peace of the week, October 28

October 28, 2013

 

“One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

 

Mile Marker 411, 23x35

 

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Peace of the week, Oct 21

October 21, 2013

 

“When I’m ready to make a photograph, I think I quite obviously see in my minds eye something that is not literally there in the true meaning of the word. I’m interested in something which is built up from within, rather than just extracted from without.” —  Ansel Adams

 

Mile Marker 383, 23x35

 

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Peace of the week, Oct 14

“Our language has wisely sensed the two sides of being alone. It has created the word loneliness to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word solitude to express the glory of being alone.” —  Paul Tillich

 

Mile Marker 339, 23x35

 

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Reason #1 to start a workshop series

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

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

 

Mile Marker 402, 35"x51"

 

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Favorite Moment

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

“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

“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!

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

“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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