The following article is featured in the current The Independent Magazine
"Every time I walk by, I smile."
That's what artist Leigh Pawling was told by the older Wilkes-Barre gentleman as she painted the large flower mural on a building on South Main Street. He said he only smiles twice each day- when he walks by the mural and when he's "regular" in the morning. He said that at his age and after four heart attacks, it's the simple thing that makes you happy. His warmth and candor made her return a smile. |
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Bring An Enviroment to Life with a Mural |
Roads, buildings, people, billboards, mainly stay the same on one's daily route to school or work or home. The opportunity to make an otherwise eyesore - such as a delapitated wall- into something that makes one smile is one of the rewards of public art.
Over the centuries art has been a constant in weaving the fabric of cultures, civilizations, and people together. The most amazing comments come forth from unlikely folk incredulous for providing a change of view - thankfulness for taking time to make something in their daily 'view' life affirming for bringing a smile for caring for something otherwise neglected.
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Commision a Painting for the Holidays |
The most unassuming 'things' can make the journey in ones life from leaving home, to college, to a home of ones own- and those 'things' are usually rooted in tradition, symbolism, and or art. Homemade meaningful gifts are on the rise in our time space reality due to the sheer immediacy and speed of our culture. To receive a homemade dinner, a loaf of homemade bread or a painting made specifically for you takes the idea of 'gift- giving' to another level. The holiday is a great time to give art - to begin an art collection for a child, to commission a painting of your partners favorite scene, a portrait of your sisters dog, or a rendering of ones dwelling. The options are endless - brainstorming and thinking outside the box can lead to untapped creativity as well as a bit of co-creating with an artist.
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Silk Scarves and Ties - Unique Visual and Texture |
 The weave of charmeuse silk receives silk paint in a way very similar to watercolors. The paint can do unexpected things with colors mingling and exploding leaving a fresh, spontaneous expression. 44'x44' silk charmeuse hangings are a wonderful way to sneak in original art into ones home without the cost that can sometimes accompany larger art. And to give a personalized scarf or tie to a loved one can be a gift that is remembered for years to come.
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