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The Power of Doodling

Doodles are where many of my favorite pieces started. I carry a sketchbook when I travel. It’s nothing new, I’ve been doing it for years. Most people busy themselves with their phones, but I like to keep a sketchbook.

Bob Ostrom

Dec 22 min read

The Weird Windows Show in Downtown Durham

Hey readers, some super-fun news on the fine art front. Well, now that I think of it, I'm not exactly sure that what I do qualifies as fine art . I mean, I guess you could call it that, but to me, fine art doesn’t feel quite right. Fine art feels a little stuffy, like you need to be wearing a scratchy sweater and a good pair of shoes to appreciate it. My art does not require a scratchy sweater or a good pair of shoes. In fact, I’d much prefer if you viewed it in sandals while

Bob Ostrom

Nov 243 min read

The Table Part 4 - From Junk to Art

Hey, you know what would be really cool? I’m thinking I should do a video this week. What do you say? Ok, ok.... You’ve convinced me. Let’s make this happen. Oh, and I’m also thinking we keep it short and sweet. I’m busy, you're busy, so let’s get right to it, shall we? For those who read last week’s assignment and turned in their homework early, feel free to skip ahead. For those of you just catching up, here’s a quick recap: I had an idea to convert a piece of wall art into

Bob Ostrom

Oct 243 min read

The Table (Part- 3 )

It was the perfect plan, flawless in every regard until it wasn’t. How I rescued an art project gone terribly wrong.

Bob Ostrom

Sep 193 min read

The Table (Part-2)

Recap: Hi Readers, welcome back. For those of you just joining, this is part two of the table series. Here’s a quick recap. Last week, I...

Bob Ostrom

Sep 44 min read

From Junk to Art. The table (Part-1).

Today's post is about a table, not just any old ordinary table. Oh no, this is about a special table, a very special table that had been given up on and found a chance at a second life. It is a tale as old as time, fraught with soaring accomplishments and devastating setbacks. It is a tale of one man's ability to overcome adversity and meet the challenges that lie ahead.

Bob Ostrom

Aug 275 min read