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It’s An Upper Cup World (Mural)
This is a mural I painted recently inside Upper Cup Coffee Co.‘s warehouse in Columbus, Ohio. It is approximately 6 feet high (including the text portions) by 11 feet wide. While working on the design for the mural, I wanted … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Conrad, coffee, Columbus OH, globe, mural, painting, Upper Cup Coffee Co., world
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Quote of the Month: December ’21 / January ’22
This quote is from Alice Schille, who was a great American artist from Columbus, Ohio. I pulled this quote out from a new film on Schille called Cactus Tree. I’d encourage anyone to watch it, it’s really well done and … Continue reading
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a couple of sunflower paintings
Here are a couple of things I painted this past summer. Pictured above is 12.5″ x 9.25″, oil on canvas. And this one is 12″ x 9.5″, also oil on canvas.
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Quote of the Month: October/November
This one is a snippet of the lyrics to a song called “Troubles A’ Comin” by the Rolling Stones. I picked this one because it seems be particularly pertinent these days. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s a great song, … Continue reading
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Tagged lyrics, quotes, Rolling Stones lyrics, the Rolling Stones, Troubles A' Comin
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the CCAD Art Sign
The CCAD Art Sign has now been standing 20 years. My contribution to it was minimal at best. One could say I moved the tiniest grain of sand the slightest bit (please see previous post). My little part in the … Continue reading
Quote of the Month : September ’21
This month’s quote comes from the late great David Bowie.
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remembering Charlie Watts / quote of the month August ’21
I had another quote ready to go for this month. But then this week happened. With the passing of Charlie Watts earlier this week I knew I had to give this month’s quote to him. Charlie didn’t speak much publicly … Continue reading
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Fifty five sunflowers
Each Spring I start growing sunflowers from the previous year’s seeds. From there I grow the sprouts in paper coffee cups until they develop a few leaves and are ready to plant. This year I planted (or gave small plants … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Conrad, American sunflower, Columbus OH, Italian sunflower, Mexican sunflower, sunflowers
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Quote of the Month – June/July ’21
This quote is so good that it spans two months. From Miles Davis. Enjoy.
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Tagged Miles Davis, Miles Davis quotes, mistakes, quotes
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new self portrait
This is a new self portrait. Gouache on 10″ x 8″ wood panel. It is based on a photo of a FaceTime call.
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