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The Music of The Dodos

Visiter by San Francisco band The Dodos is their second full length and first for Frenchkiss. Originally formed in 2006 under the moniker Dodobird as a one man acoustic act, Meric Long would gig around SF playing folky guitar w/ a combination of loops and ambient keyboards. Having already studied West African Ewe drumming, Meric got turned onto country blues fingerpicking and sought to create a band where the drumming could be a center role and help bring out the syncopated rhythms coming out of the acoustic guitar.

The Dodos Official Website
http://www.dodosmusic.net/

The Art of Jared Joslin

Jared says:

I hope to provide the viewer with space to dream- a window into another place, where time has no bearing. It is evocative of the past, but exists outside of time. The depiction of a dreamer (or daydreamer) in repose, encourages the viewer to either step inside that dream, or to project/imagine their own.

Aesthetically I am strongly influenced by the look of the 1920′s and 1930′s. Although the images make reference to the “machine age”, the factories are metaphorical. The smoke billowing from the chimneys parallels the daydreamer’s thoughts and the sleeper’s unconscious. It mimics the active churning of the subconscious.

In this work, I strive to conjure vibrant, breathing images. Ones that are evocative, as well as provocative. If the visceral and emotional connection is successful, a specific meaning to the painting is too narrow. Instead, it will stir the viewer to construe their own narrative context.

Jared Joslin’s Website
http://www.jaredjoslin.com/

How to weave a basic Basket

Over at JonsBushCraft.com I found a great article for those wanting to learn the basics of Basket Weaving. Might have to try this one for myself whenever I have a few hours to kill in between programming. Now off to find some Willow stems!

Jon’s Bush Craft Website article on Weaving a Basic Basket
http://www.bushcraft.ridgeonnet.com/basicbasket.htm

The Art of Sarah Bishop

Sarah Bishop’s work is a blend of rich colours, bold textures and sensual subjects, served up in generous portions and infused with her warmth.

Sarah Bishop’s Website
http://www.sarah-bishop.com/

The Art of Steven Kenny

Born in 1962, Steven Kenny graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and went on to become one of my , and many others, favorite painter.

Steven Kenny Website
http://www.stevenkenny.com/