Saturday, July 17, 2010. I have recently started doing freelance writing and that has kept me really busy. But what has been amazing is that it got me motivated to paint more and work on all my other projects! I thought that I would have less time because of the writing and instead it seems I have more. Wednesday, June 2, 2010.

Man, I am getting cavities just looking at this much sweetness.

Plein Air Painters of Chicago. For the weekly painting location. To donate to the Palette. Sit in open studio sessions. Skill levels in a variety of media including oil painting, life drawing, watercolor and sculpture.

Just found this Emory Seidel. Ruth Van Sickle Ford, May 1941. AP photo from May 11, 1941, showing Ruth Van Sickle Ford. First woman member of the Palette and Chisel, one-time president and director of the Chicago Academy of Art, and renowned art teacher. Emory Seidel, Firestone Tire Poster.

Sadly, words may fail this fresh and friendly local café. Luckily, you can go experience it yourself! Another pleasant surprise is that instead of some greasy old chips, each sandwich is served with thin, lightly baked, sweet and salty sweet potato crisps. All of the coffees are fresh brewed and oh so light and frothy. , Dublin 8, Ireland. Smoked Chicken on Focaccia at Tiesan Cafe. Sticking with the 4-euro pints of house .