I’ll be attending the closing reception at The Public Trust this Saturday. I took an art class with artist Brent Ozaeta about four years ago, so I’m excited to see what he’s been working on. Photos to follow. Anyone want to come with?
Ah, and if you haven’t noticed yet — I’ve been slowly (but surely) updating my past works. I’ve only got old stuff on there now. I’ll be scanning and photographing my newer stuff to add later this week. I’ll keep you updated.
The New Texas Talent XVI exhibit is scheduled for July 31. This is an annual exhibit to expose new local artists and hopefully pave way to new opportunities and recognition.
The deadline for entries is May 28. Your submitted work will be reviewed by juror Thomas Feulmer, director of educational programming at The Rachofsky House. You may submit up to 3 images. Unfortunately, I don’t have a submit-ready piece this year. But there will be other opportunities later.
I was on my way to work this morning and noticed the Dallas Museum of Art setting up their outdoor stage. Ah, it’s that special time: Jazz Under the Stars, a series of outdoor, weekly jazz concerts that take place at the DMA each summer. The great thing about it is that it’s free. That means it’s time to bring your wine, beer, cheese, cake, Jell-O, or whatever you’re into and enjoy some nice jazz under the summer night sky. It brings back fond memories of the last time I attended and watched a couple get drunk and get their groove on between people’s picnic areas.
Also, if you’re familiar with DMA’s Late Night events, you know how cool they are: free coffee, tours, movies, etc. Tomorrow’s Late Night starts at 6 p.m., but doesn’t just end at midnight. They’ll be open around the clock until 5 p.m. Saturday. This means I could show up at 4 a.m. Saturday to renew my membership. …could.
Well, go and have a good time.
Just the other day, I was sitting in the doctor’s office reading the April/May issue of Ready Made — the bible for any DIY project. The article “Texas Two-Step” featured an East Dallas couple, Jeff Barfoot and Shay Ometz, who operate the screen printing studio Bee Things. This is great if you’ve been looking for ways to screen print at home on a budget (costing around $320). You can download the entire 9-page PDF of detailed instructions from their online article. Very cool and a good resource.
Yours truly is watching Art & Copy. I just started the documentary last night and fell asleep — not because of the movie. On the contrary, the movie is pretty interesting. If you’re into graphics and visual communications, this might be a good pick for you.
It’s about how advertisers combined art and copy (hence, the name) and it was just… matrimony. It goes on further to explore the huge world of advertising, a.k.a. The Dark Side, and its revenue, and expected gazillion dollar growth within the next couple of decades. Don’t quote me on that. Just watch the movie. You’ll see what I’m talking about. I’ll let you know how it goes after I finish the movie. I could be way off on what this doc is actually about… so I guess you’ll just have to wait and see. As will I. 
UPDATE: Oh, I finished Art & Copy and it was gooooood. It started off a little slow but picked up. The documentary showed the meat of the advertising world and how far creativity + self-investment + balls of steel can get you — mainly balls of steel.
