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B. J. Parker, shown in a self-portrait above, explained that the pandemic hasn’t changed a whole lot about how he works on his art. “I think this is because we visual artists spend so much time by ourselves in the studio. I think of my studio work as an opportunity to ruminate over questions about…
This year’s 11th Annual Window Walk in the Central West End, December 5, 12 & 19, will feature the traditional ice carvings, carolers, live music and street performers we’ve come to love and expect. Local designers will once again work their magic decorating storefront windows throughout the neighborhood. In addition, there’s a “first-time-ever” dimension to…
Part VII in my series on what’s on CWE-based artists’ drawing boards features Marlene Lewis and K2 and John Kelley, proprietors of The Gentleman Quilter. Marlene Lewis Marlene Lewis has been really prolific during the pandemic. In fact, she sent about 30 photographs of paintings she’s produced since March. Her list of favorite subjects includes…