In the upcoming book "The Art of Cars," Pixar Animation Studios chief John Lasseter -- who also is director of the "Cars" movie that's coming out June 9 -- says in the foreword: "Doing research on the subjects of our films has become a matter of principle for us ... We ended up doing more … Continue reading Exclusive: A look at “The Art of Cars”
Category: Art
Bottletree Man has his own blog
I didn't know this until today, but Elmer Long, aka The Bottletree Man of Oro Grande, Calif., has had a blog since November. I discovered his site when he linked to mine. You can go to his site here. It includes his explanation about how he started making sculptures out of discarded bottles. The … Continue reading Bottletree Man has his own blog
Art video is inspired by Route 66
I found this item in the Portland Mercury: Matt McCormick's Portland Documentary and eXperimental Film Fest is coming our way later this month, but you can warm up with this single-channel loop of Motor Hotel, an experimental, nonfiction video about Route 66 and American vernacular architecture. Information about the Elizabeth Leach Gallery in Portland, which … Continue reading Art video is inspired by Route 66
How about Route 66 on New Mexico’s quarter?
A story in the Santa Fe New Mexican reports on the design suggestions so far for New Mexico's quarter coin. Many of the suggestions have included fairly predictable offerings like chile peppers, yucca plants and roadrunners. There's this, however: One entrant described a classic car traveling down Route 66 into a sunset. Not bad. Maybe … Continue reading How about Route 66 on New Mexico’s quarter?
The Art of Cars
My friend Jim Conkle of the Route 66 Preservation Foundation and Steve Maynes, who is spearheading the Route 66 festival that Albuquerque is hosting in June, were in Oklahoma this week to visit with Michael Wallis and the folks at the Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore about naming the Mother Road's annual MVP award (formerly … Continue reading The Art of Cars
San Bernardino mural is finished
Local artist Damon Lindsey finished the mural on the northeast corner of Second and E streets in San Bernardino, Calif., that pays homage to Route 66, reports the San Bernardino County Sun. Alas, I have been unable to find any images of the mural. There is this short description: The 1930s theme includes a trolley … Continue reading San Bernardino mural is finished
State approves money to fight fake crafts
The New Mexico Legislature approved earmarking $70,000 to the state regulation and licensing department to create a state "certification" mark that will be placed on arts and crafts made by American Indians in New Mexico, according to the Gallup Independent. It's interesting to read this story from the Gallup perspective. Gallup, along with Santa Fe, … Continue reading State approves money to fight fake crafts
Indian crafts — fake or genuine?
Here's a good idea: The New Mexico Legislature is considering a certification stamp for arts and crafts made by American Indians in New Mexico, according to an AP story. A similar setup exists in Alaska. The stamp, it is hoped, would create a stronger market for the real stuff and devalue the fakes coming from … Continue reading Indian crafts — fake or genuine?
Sweet incentive
As we reported here a few days ago, Shellee Graham will make a presentation at the opening of her exhibit, "Return to Route 66: Photographs from the Mother Road" from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the rotunda of the Old Courthouse in St. Louis. There are other incentives to go, according to the St. … Continue reading Sweet incentive
Shellee Graham exhibit will be in St. Louis
Shellee Graham's touring photo exhibition, "Return to Route 66: Photos from the Mother Road," is coming to St. Louis. The opening reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, with a talk and slide show given in the Rotunda. If you can't make it, the exhibit … Continue reading Shellee Graham exhibit will be in St. Louis