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the artHound

April 13, 2021 in artwork, miscellany | No comments

The artHound blog began in 2008, was lost in 2012 in a server crash, and restarted shortly afterward. It has been neglected since 2018, when social media seemed to garner more attention. Still, to me, its content is worthwhile: portfolio art in joancolbert.com often links to posts written during its creation.

This blog, the artHound, will now remain static – archived, as such. For more current writing and images visit joancolbert.com/posts

studio hound (cooper) — the first artHound, Cooper

penny puppy in studio — the current (and fourth) artHound, Penny

hounds — and, the second and third artHounds,
Thurber (bottom) and Dylan (top)
*they are also the inspiration for the artHound logo*

The Crow Show

February 4, 2018 in artwork, hanging around town | 4 comments

The Crow Show is a national exhibition produced by The Studio Door and curated by Roxana Velásquez Maruja Baldwin, Executive Director, The San Diego Museum of Art. This would be a marvelous exhibit to see in person, but, because it’s in San Diego, perusing the catalog is an enjoyable alternative. Click on the cover image for the link.

Among all of the remarkable artwork is this little print – the mistletoe crow continues to bide his time and I couldn’t be more pleased!

Tags: corvid, crow, linocut, mistletoe, printmaking, relief print, Viscum album

bunny hop

January 14, 2018 in garden | No comments

Whole lotta hoppin’ on a Saturday night!

eco prints on paper

January 13, 2018 in artwork | No comments

There was a bit of a January thaw this week, but it was short-lived. Winter reappeared quickly with all its drama and bluster, so cooking up a batch of eco print magic served as a little diversion. Using previously gathered leaves was like conjuring autumn!

A stock pot holds a stack of layered alum-soaked paper and leaves on a steamer rack; a brick keeps everything weighted down.

Besides the cache of oak, maple and tulip leaves, there were some flowers from a Christmas bouquet of stock, which yielded the most surprising prints.

Tags: eco print

Happy New Year!

January 2, 2018 in hanging around town, summit artspace | No comments

First Night Akron 2018 Button by Alison Brouse

It may have been extra chilly outdoors, but plenty of revelers warmed up at Summit Artspace. DJ Ace Epps spun the tunes while visitors let the music be their inspiration for some creative fun. Artists Miriam Daniel, Nikki Bartel and Megan Milvet facilitated the painting experience throughout the evening.

In addition to the painting party on the third floor, the Illusion Factory presented a new take on The Emperor’s New Clothes in the second floor event space, while the first floor galleries hosted the Kaleidoscope exhibit and Pat Catan’s mask making.

Tags: first night akron 2018, spin and paint

peace, love and . . .

December 23, 2017 in artwork | No comments

. . . a partridge!

Letterpress holiday cards; pear tree not included.

Tags: Christmas, letterpress, linocut, partridge, relief print

winter hibiscus

December 19, 2017 in garden, miscellany | No comments

Once again, the overwintering hibiscus provides some warmth and color to a basement that is normally devoid of both – and just in time for the holidays!

‘Tis the Season

December 18, 2017 in miscellany | No comments

Maybe it was inspiration (or guilt) brought on by the Sugar Plum Tour or maybe it was feeling up to the challenge of tackling the attic crawlspace, but, after several years of minimal December decor, I decided to deck the halls. Although Christmas arrived before the tree came out of hiding, I did manage to brighten up the house with some old favorites.

the printer

November 19, 2017 in artwork | No comments

relief print by Betty Curtice Taylor
c. 1940 while at Central High School, Akron, Ohio
included in Thanks, Betty! at Summit Artspace, now in my collection

It is fairly certain that Betty’s inspiration was her father, a printer by trade. I am enamored with the details of this letterpress scene: the light, the platen, the rollers and the stack of paper.

Tags: letterpress, linocut, print shop, relief print

it’s a long story . . .

November 11, 2017 in artists, artwork | No comments

glass by Bob Pozarski, Ohio Art Glass, Akron, Ohio