<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bob Ostrom Studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am a super-famous artist. Sometimes I make stuff too. Did I mention I’m super famous? ]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:34:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bobostrom.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[It's ALIVE! The LED Art Lighting Project is a success.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mr. Chippy LED art lighting project is complete, and it has exceeded all expectations! Well... except one, that is.]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/it-s-alive-led-the-art-lighting-project-is-a-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce89a240e74dbec4fe581d</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Studio]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:10:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_ad57dfb70ed8462bad3cd759d3b7734a~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_863,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long Week, with the LED Lighting Project.]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s been a long week with little progress on the new project, other than hours of research, that is. It seems I am hardly any closer to a solution than I was last week. That’s the way things go sometimes. As ironic as it may sound, patience can be frustrating, but I haven’t given up. I've ruled out a lot of potential solutions, but I haven't found exactly what will work just yet. Not a total waste of time. I have more working knowledge of LED-lighting than most at this point. So I guess...]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/it-s-been-a-long-week-with-little-progress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6990b205f0131a3b550b184b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:08:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_28aa1f367cea494f889b00281f0ac79d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What if...]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was so warped, I almost hesitated to hang it. I knew this piece might be a problem, but it was worse than I had anticipated. It was a week before the show, and my art had curled like cardboard in a rainstorm. It wasn't that surprising. This one had started with a slight warp. What was  surprising, however, was how much more it had warped overnight. Behind every pain-point is a solution waiting to be found. I know how temperamental untreated wood can be, especially with the weather, so I...]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/what-if</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6967d68514d81ccd4b531419</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:37:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_a70e3329e0c848369b8460473ff7de80~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Artist's Mindset and Other Exciting Developments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey, welcome back, art appreciators. Short one this week. I’m headed back to downtown Durham to visit the Weird Windows  installation, and I’m bringing my camera so I can share a a few updates. You guys wouldn’t believe the luck, but the Friday just before the city of Durham's tree lighting , one of my window lights bit the dust. I guess I’m not all that surprised, I mean, these things were ten bucks on Shplamazon, so not sure what exactly I expected. Sadly, however, there was no time to fix...]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/the-artists-mindset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693ae17ab7ecb5de31498925</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:32:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_8afa8ffa791c4f01b9bccbb42b7aea6f~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_905,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Doodling]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/the-power-of-doodling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686e7f424f9eb9f45ac0394b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:13:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_65e4b4a2ccae4233ba071bf5d4546135~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Weird Windows Show in Downtown Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 sipping a piña...]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/the-weird-windows-show-in-downtown-durham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691e88684380ae0a50893186</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:40:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_35ed30bbbe3540038bdda58d8d90f3cf~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Junk to Art. The Table Part 4 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 a table, one...]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/the-table-part-4-from-junk-to-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fbb5e994cca4a8cf21e328</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:54:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_b8586c27d92c4f0f914df63bfdb1ef5d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Junk to Art. The Table (Part- 3 )]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the perfect plan, flawless in every regard until it wasn’t. How I rescued an art project gone terribly wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/the-table-part-three</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b09df528d6941ff73df3b2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:20:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_f0d819cf964246faa32971ccc6aa7c42~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_442,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Junk to Art. The Table (Part-2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 introduced a new project, the table project, where I discussed an idea I had for making a custom table featuring a piece of wall art I was working on. I sourced custom table pieces online only to find them wildly expensive and concluded  that they can just keep them. That got me to thinking that the thrift store might offer a reasonable alternative. I...]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/the-table-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b089889892020bb5789cbc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:16:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_1dcaf6dfc55443e3acae0cbc0f90cd1d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_644,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Junk to Art. The table (Part-1).]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/the-table-part-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681057e33eb9362348f060b8</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Studio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Doodle Art]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:11:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_e3cfbd0e1b5b43e48f3949090702154f~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepped on a Bee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Doodle Art - Today's doodle: Stepped on a Bee]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/copy-of-copy-of-doodle-art-space-cat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6822ad8109c5c2b0e3905f25</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 02:43:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_a361bb1af8644a7896abc0eb90f89f83~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting the High Note]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Doodle Art - Today's doodle: Barry the singing bear]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/copy-of-doodle-art-space-cat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681d4d062d8811f07a242e57</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:35:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_9e426ada5b494cc59b2e5483a4ea803e~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doodle Art - Space Cat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Doodle Art - Today's doodle: Space Cat]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/doodle-art-space-cat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68198f371ad005b31717166d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 04:36:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_63a78ec684174aaaa672a1a19c29a119~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doodle Art - Top Gun, Need for Speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Doodle Art - Today's doodle: Top Gun, Need for Speed]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/doodle-art-top-gun-need-for-speed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680fa7c59e2e9d6190d2921f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_9e59b0cc51994e7eb5a063c80fb28039~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doodle Art - Top Gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Doodle Art - Today's doodle: Top Gun]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/doodle-art-top-gun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680fa4eb4c73a3d9ea3456cd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:04:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_dabea567ff5e492b841b51b8ea2b0ef3~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doodle Art - Helmet boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Doodle Art - Today's doodle: Helmet Boy]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/doodle-art-helmet-boy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680a42ed772dd9d2ddcfc1e8</guid><category><![CDATA[Doodle Art]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:01:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_d3fbd7ae5a9042e5855bf8b77a4047a7~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doodle Art - Doodle Dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Doodle Art - Today's doodle: Doodle Dog]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/doodle-art-doodle-dog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680710d83933f6b592b80138</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:49:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_6056792a567541bfabf33dc0a29b9d7e~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doodle Art - Orson the Doodle Bunny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Doodle Art - Today's doodle: Orson the Doodle bunny]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/doodle-art-orson-the-doodle-bunny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68052bd21975619928454677</guid><category><![CDATA[Doodle Art]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:25:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_f67d246f253d4e53b843ebca1b2bed91~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doodle Art - When Dinosaurs Still Roamed the Earth ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Doodle Art - Today's doodle - When dinosaurs still roamed the earth.]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/doodle-art-when-dinosaurs-still-roamed-the-earth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6802996b5473c994f1b5ea8e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:47:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_4e6577bbc0cb46a8ae99ac282ba152d4~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doodle Art - Smudgie the Dolphin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home of Doodle Art - Today's doodle, Smudgie the Dolphin.]]></description><link>https://www.bobostrom.com/post/doodle-art-smudgie-the-dolphin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680112025da170a6b4e4031d</guid><category><![CDATA[Doodle Art]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:04:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79bc27_bd96494f9e92473cb420cd6ed5b8aff9~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bob Ostrom</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>