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July 24, 2007

Speaking of Dogs…


Yesterday’s Chair of the Day was Dog, so here’s a painting to go with it. It’s by Detroit artist Daniel Stewart. Dan is also a professor at The College for Creative Studies and taught me how to mix all the colors in the world (more about that later).

This painting is called Charlie In the Window. It’s acrylic painted on wood and set in an antique window, complete with glass (which you can’t see very well in the photo). Dan didn’t give me the measurements, but it’s approximately 30′ wide x 20″ tall. I love the eyes. Charlie sells for $750. If you’d like to buy it, visit Dan’s site for contact information. He’s working on setting up a new site so clients can purchase works directly from it.

So, here’s a good story from Dan’s color class. He had us students choose a famous painting and pixelate it into 360 squares. We then had to color match each of those squares, mix the paint and recreate the painting in the pixelated format. No computers allowed. Egads! I thought I’d go mad, but I chose a nice Velazquez and did my best. When you look at the two paintings from a distance the pixelated version does look like the original. More importantly, I can now mix colors like nobody’s business, which is more useful in interior design than you might imagine. I think I still have my Velasquez around here somewhere. If I find it I’ll post it.

Does anyone out there have a similar art school story?

May 11, 2007

Cool Stuff at CCS


The College for Creative Studies is holding its annual Spring Show of student work. The opening night party is tonight and almost all the work is for sale.

John Azoni’s “Wetland”

I dropped by yesterday for a sneak peak. Wow! This is a strong year; the show looks fantastic.

Kristopher Joesel’s “Going After Them”

The College for Creative Studies, in the center of the art center of Detroit, is just over one hundred years old. In 1906 a group of local civic leaders founded the Society of Arts and Crafts.
Inspired by the English Arts and Crafts movement, the Society dedicated itself to keeping the ideals of beauty and craftsmanship alive in an industrialized world—in their words, to “encourage good and beautiful work as applied to useful service.” The Society offered informal classes in basic design, drawing and woodcarving beginning in 1911, and opened a gallery to display and sell work by students and eminent modern artists.
Lisa Kelly’s “Photo Dishes”
Since then the school has grown to be one of the foremost art schools - especially in the industrial and automotive and interior design departments.

Anna Truckey’s “Hendrix” & Jessica Crump”s “Wabbit in Environment”

The school offers majors in textile design, ceramics, as well as fine arts, illustration and graphic design.

Phillip Spehar’s “City in Snow”


Obviously, I think the school is awesome; I used to go there. If you’re in town, stop by to see the show. It runs through this week. If you’re interested in buying something bring your checkbook; they don’t take anything else.

May 8, 2007

Student Exhibition & Sale at CCS

There’s lots of art and design news today. This weekend The College for Creative Studies is holding its 82nd Student Exhibition and Sale. The opening is this Friday, May 11. The Collector’s Preview and Private Reception opens at 5:30 - 7:00 pm. This is your chance to get first dibs on the best of the best. The General Open Sale starts at 7:00 pm - 10 pm.

The Student Exhibition transforms the College for Creative Studies into a gallery of more than 3,500 student works of art. It’s one of Detroit’s largest celebrations of creativity showcasing creations by up-and-coming artists who craft furniture, sculpture, ceramics, hand-blown glass, jewelry, paintings, photography and other extraordinary works of art.

All proceeds from the sale of art go directly to the students to help jump start their careers in art and design. The party is also lots of fun. The College for Creative Studies is located at 201 East Kirby.

For additional information and to buy tickets, contact the Events Office at 313.664.7464 or click here. I will see you there!