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Written by Michael Callahan
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Tuesday, 13 May 2008 |
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Art lovers on the Peninsula have one more weekend to view a spectacular variety of art on display (and for sale). 
Bonnie and I spent much of the past two weekends wandering through dozens of galleries. Both of us were overawed by the variety of styles and the talent on display. Virtually every artistic medium was on display, from large-scale public venue metal sculpture, oils, watercolors, and pastels to exquisite jewelry and most everything in between.
Every year, during the first three weekends in May, more than 300 Silicon Valley artists open their studios to the public. This free event lets you discover some exciting new artistic talent, or get up close and personal with some of your favorite artists.
Half Dome - Yosemite Valley by Joanna Baciocco |
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Written by Michael Callahan
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Monday, 12 May 2008 |
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On the left you will notice some of my newest creations inspired by my wanderings through the land. As always larger images are in the Gallery, and also available for purchses as limited edition giclee prints.
“Artists are the Indians of the white world. They are called dreamers who live in the clouds, improvident people who can't hold onto their money, people who don't want to face 'reality'. They say the same things about Indians. The world in which you paint a picture in your mind, a picture, which shows things different from what your eye sees, that is the world from which I get my visions. I tell you that is the real world!" --Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions: The Life of a Sioux Medicine Man, by artist, writer and friend of Indian people Richard Erdoes, Simon and Schuster, c. 1972, p. 44
Art has a very special place in Native American culture. As a person with a smattering of Sioux blood (1/16) I guess I come by the artistic trait naturally. Some of the most intriguing moments of mine as a teenager involved coming across ancient paintings on the sides of giant granite boulders adjacent to some equally old holes in the stone where acorns were ground into flour. I stood there for what seemed like hours gazing at the ancient images, wondering how many hundreds or thousands of years old they might be.
Some of these same thoughts came rushing back to forefront of my mind last weekend when we came across the 37th Annual Stanford powwow. My wife and I enjoyed strolling through the massive encampment, displays and dance competition arena. |
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Written by Michael Callahan
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 |
You've undoubtedly have heard about the
"Dog Days of Summer."
Well, last Saturday must have been
the Cat Days of Spring.  Digital watercolor of a cat I found playing near
the Sterling Tram. You can view a larger version
of ths image in my art gallery. As always, full
size gallery images are available for purchase. Bonnie and I had some special guests in from Southern California. Endeavoring to be good hosts, we set off for a day of picnicking, wine tasting and touring. |
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