Monday, July 28, 2014

In Honor of A Great Musician: Robert Newton III

http://www.thestate.com/2012/07/27/2370039/honoring-columbias-guitar-guru.html
 
 
Robert Newton III never met a stranger. On the brief times lately that we ran into each other the smile of a friend was always present. Words are hard to come when you think of Robert because he lived his life like good music. Good music never meets a rejecting ear.
 
Thanks for the music and friendship Robert.
God's comfort to your family.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Southern Pecan Is My Flavor

 

 

There is always room for one more place to brunch.  Café Studel has been around since 1997 but the latest move fits it perfectly. Across the Gervais Street Bridge into West Columbia and a quick left hand turn at the second light gets you to a perfect place to brunch. French toast is one of their specialties. I had it with scrambled eggs and turkey sausage. However, I didn’t have a lot of room left after consuming several cups of the perfectly brewed Southern Pecan flavored coffee. The coffee bar, that’s located near the rear before the outside patio, is lined with several different flavors of freshly brewed coffee.  Esther had the hash brown dish. It passed the Sunday test with her. We will be back soon.
The dish of the day changes but I’m sure that anything you had before can be found again without much fuss. The highlight of the décor is the large selection of art on the walls. This made me at home. Enjoy a great meal and fine atmosphere if you visit Columbia, SC







Thursday, July 24, 2014

Tony Bennett The Singer and Painter

https://www.facebook.com/tonybennett?fref=photo
 
I did not know that painting was his thing. Not only is he singing with Lady Gaga ( @ladygaga )   now he also slaps paint.
 
Click Picture above for Concert Giveaway
 
 
 

A Vanishing Art Form

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2664903/Artist-24-creates-stunning-sculptures-using-beaches-blank-canvas-just-one-month-picking-rake-time.html
 
Chloe Dickey from Lake Cathie, NSW, works in the wet sand at low tide meaning her drawings don't stick around for long when the waves roll in.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Vintage Fashion Illustrations On Sale

http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/illustration/see-a-treasure-trove-of-vintage-fashion-illustrations-that-are-going-on-sale-soon/


London-based fashion illustration specialists Gray MCA is holding a selling exhibition of original fashion illustrations from Post War 1940s through to the 1970s. The exhibition takes place in September to coincide with London Fashion Week.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Patient Panda

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/patient-panda-poster-c-f-legette.html
 
 
 
Giant pandas stand between two and three feet tall at the shoulder (on all four legs), and reach four to six feet long. Males are larger than females, weighing up to 250 pounds in the wild. Females rarely reach 220 pounds.

Works of Art and More

Golden Palms

Golden Palm Trees  Original / prints