The Impressionist Camera
There is no question that the camera and photography changed the art world. Suddenly anyone with a camera could achieve what only the best portrait painters of the world were able to do before. If...
View ArticleAtlanta, Georgia: Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium opened its doors last November and it has already welcomed its one millionth visitor. CNN.com – No fish story: Aquarium draws million in 3 months – Mar 1, 2006 The microcosm...
View ArticleAustin, Texas: Austin Museum of Art
Austin has a strong connection with art, whether its music, film or the visual arts. There are two museums of art in Austin, each housing different exhibits. Austin Museum of Art I find that every art...
View ArticleAustin, Texas: The O. Henry Museum
In a small Queen Anne home in Texas, William Sidney Porter rested from his wide array of jobs. He would later be known as O. Henry, penning one of the most famous American Christmas stories, “The Gift...
View ArticleAustin, Texas: Harry Ransom Center
Austin seems to be burgeoning with museums. When I compare it to my hometown, I feel a little ashamed of the plethora of pioneer museums when Austin has so much art and WORLD history at their disposal....
View ArticleBozeman, MT: The Museum of the Rockies
We went to the Museum of the Rockies to see an exhibit that they have there until September: Museum of the Rockies > Tutankhamun Here is their description of the exhibit: “Ten years in the making...
View ArticleSeattle, WA: Science Fiction Museum
Why has it taken me so long to find out about the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame? I have yet to visit, but the next trip to the northwest is taking me straight to it! Here are some photos on...
View ArticleReal Live Preacher Visits Chicago… Again
Real Live Preacher gives you a glimpse of his whirlwind tour of Chicago: Real Live Preacher – I Love Chicago He visited the Art Institute of Chicago and saw this exhibit. I love what he had to say: I...
View ArticleJ. E. Haynes: Yellowstone Photographer
While going through my grandmother’s collection of knitting and crochet books, I found this old photograph of Lower Falls in Yellowstone. The information on the back made us very excited. It is a hand...
View ArticleMoncur Epic Journey May 2012: Laura Ingalls Wilder House in Mansfield, Missouri
Mike and I left Memphis and started on the long journey back to Utah. I was driving and in a bit of a road trance when Mike asked, “Do you want to see the Laura Ingalls House?” “What? Yes! Of course I...
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