Tag Archives: Arts

Echoes Of Alexandria And A Whole Lot Of Books

Posted on April 20, 2017 by plgrier

There are several library systems that service the Los Angeles area. A few of the sub-cities have their own systems like Beverly Hills or Santa Monica. While others rely on the county system, such as West Hollywood and Culver City. … Continue reading →

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The Art of Lettering Part I

Posted on April 18, 2017 by plgrier

I doubt that Vincent Connare, the creator of the Comic Sans font, knew that he had created a font that people would love to hate! They even made a crack about it on Netflix’s hit show “Orange Is The New Black”. … Continue reading →

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Dichotomy in Design

Posted on April 16, 2017 by plgrier

Those of you with a spattering of art history will recognize the old man on the right as my interpretation of William Blake’s “Urizen In Chains” (from The Book Of Urizen); and those of you with a kinkier bent will … Continue reading →

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Venus from A to Z.

Posted on April 15, 2017 by plgrier

Whenever the term “figurative work” wiggles its way into an artistic group’s conversation, there is always someone whose eyes grow wide with fear! Followed by a stammering reply, “no, no, no. I don’t do figurative work!” I suppose this fear … Continue reading →

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