As it turns out I have to much time on my hands this morning!...The family always thought it was strange that I could carry on a three person conversation with myself, and even more astounded that it made sense...hehehehehehe...

Art Under Glass – Art For The People is a newly formed sidewalk Gallery located at 1900 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Dallas. Located next to the classic Majestic Theater the “NY style sidewalk gallery” utilizes the ground floor window space of a downtown building awaiting development to provide a venue for local visual artists. The Grand opening and sidewalk reception will start at 8:00 p.m. May 12th. Continuing conversations and a sharing of libations will follow at the O Bar. Viewing of the over 150 pieces is free. Work includes a major photographic presence as well as original works on canvas and 3 dimensional pieces. Work will rotate on a regular basis. Artists interested in having their work shown in this unique setting may contact Kenny Smith for consideration in future rotations: artunderglass@mac.com

Preparations are underway for the "Art Under Glass" project which will debut in downtown Dallas sometime in early to mid-May...further info provided as it becomes known...

For those that missed it we had a small Immigration Reform march in McKinney late Sunday afternoon...

http://www.pbase.com/gulchdog/immigration_reform_rally_mckinney_tx_9_april_2006

Someone said they spotted Elvis outside the Galleria d'Arte in McKinney Saturday night...can you imagine that?...




All I can tell you for sure is there were a lot of folks enjoyin' themselves...

McKinney, Texas – March 24, 2006

LONG LIVE THE KING!

Roger Nitz brings his Elvis-inspired creations to Carrie Garner’s Galleria d’Arte. These colorful expressions of art stimulate your senses while piquing your sense of adventure.

“Long Live the King” premiers on Saturday, April 8, 2006, from 7pm to 10pm. The exhibit lasts through May 10, 2006.

Live entertainment, great fare and spirits will make this an evening to remember. Elvis himself has promised to join the fun. You simply can not miss this one-of-a kind art show.

Carrie Garner’s Galleria d’Arte has a wide offering of art glass, pottery, and jewelry crafted by local artisans.

Carrie Garner’s Galleria d’ Arte is located in downtown McKinney on the square at 100 E. Louisiana Street. In conjunction with this event, several other galleries and downtown businesses will also host shows and celebrate the arts on Saturday evening.

Gallery hours are Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sundays and Mondays by appointment only. To schedule an appointment please call the gallery at 469-742-9509.

We are moving along...got the railing up today...

Those of us at the Gulch have our priorities straight:



When the s**T goes down, I want lucid, coherent, clear thinking people around me.

Thats why I'm against democrats and republicans.

We had heaps and gobs of rain this weekend, not as bad as some areas and certainly it was needed so we will not complain...

From a walk in town the other day...

Trees blowin' in the wind, Waitin' on the storm...

We had a storm or two blow thru here yesterday so I took the opportunity to try and learn to shoot weather with a digital camera, not a great showing, but a really good learning experience...

The legend and famed Life photog, Gordon Parks, died today. A true legend. A pioneer in every sense of the word. He will be missed. It is strange sometimes how hearing someone's passing surprises you. This is one of those times. It seemed he would live forever- always a constant beacon of humanity.

http://www.pdngallery.com/legends/parks/

Trey and Ashley have been here for a couple of days, which has in turn given us opportunity to do some more testing in the studio...

McKinney, Texas – March 1, 2006

Carrie Garner’s Galleria d’Arte is pleased to present “Feel the Beat” featuring award-winning Dallas artist Michael Longhofer. The exhibit premiers on Saturday, March 11, 2006, 7pm-10pm with live entertainment, spirits, and fare.

Mr. Longhofer’s paintings range from contemporary cityscapes and landscapes to figure studies. His style of painting is realistic, and his technique has been coined as “painterly” because of his reminiscent style to that of the old masters. Perspective, depth, and value are the key components of Mr. Longhofer’s work as well as his use of color to create the illusion of light that sets the mood of the pieces. The artist has recently broadened his repertoire to include abstracts and hand-painted, decorative wooden boxes.

“Feel the Beat” will be on exhibit through April 5, 2006.

Carrie Garner’s Galleria d’Arte also has a wide offering of art glass, pottery, and jewelry crafted by local artisans.

Carrie Garner’s Galleria d’ Arte is located in downtown McKinney on the square at 100 E. Louisiana Street. In conjunction with this event, several other galleries and downtown businesses will also host shows and celebrate the arts on Saturday evening.

Gallery hours are Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; by appointment only Sundays and Mondays. To schedule an appointment please call the gallery at 469-742-9509.

Doing things the old fashioned way...

There must be some sort of mistake here...the sun is actually shining out there...

Demolition on the darkroom to rebuild it for the long haul has started...and with any luck at all we will be printing again in about two weeks...you know how it is up here at the DPS North Campus...we just can't leave things be...LOL...but pretty soon we will have a space with much more efficient use of the space, and easier to print in and clean up as well...

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORT WORTH TX
337 AM CST FRI FEB 17 2006

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR NORTH TEXAS FROM
THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON NORTH OF A
LINE FROM TEMPLE TO GROESBECK TO PALESTINE. A QUARTER
INCH OR MORE OF FREEZING RAIN POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SOME
SLEET IS EXPECTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE WEEKEND...

.A STRONG ARCTIC COLD FRONT HAS MOVED ACROSS ALL OF
NORTH TEXAS AND TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY
OR SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE DAY. FREEZING
PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN THIS EVENING IN
THE NORTH AND SPREAD SOUTH THROUGH THE NIGHT. PERIODS
OF FREEZING RAIN WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND
WITH TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS OF AT LEAST ONE QUARTER OF
AN INCH. AS THE DEPTH OF THE COLD AIRMASS INCREASES...
SOME SLEET WILL MIXWITH THE FREEZING RAIN ACROSS
NORTHERN PORTIONS OF NORTH TEXAS SATURDAY INTO
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

THE GROUND TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME IS VERY
WARM BUT BRIDGES AND OVER PASSES WILL ICE QUICKLY
PRESENTING AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO DRIVERS.
HOWEVER...ROADWAYS WILLINITIALLY REMAIN ICE FREE
FOR A FEW HOURS LONGER...UNTIL THE GROUND COOLS
SUFFICIENTLY TO SUPPORT ICE ACCUMULATION.

TXZ094-095-104>107-118>121-123-130>134-141>145-171745-
/O.CON.KFWD.WS.A.0001.060218T0000Z-060220T0000Z/
FANNIN-LAMAR-COLLIN-HUNT-DELTA-HOPKINS-TARRANT-DALLAS-ROCKWALL-
KAUFMAN-RAINS-ERATH-HOOD-SOMERVELL-JOHNSON-ELLIS-COMANCHE-MILLS-
HAMILTON-BOSQUE-HILL-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BONHAM...PARIS...PLANO...GREENVILLE...
COMMERCE...COOPER...SULPHUR SPRINGS...FORT WORTH...ARLINGTON...
DALLAS...ROCKWALL...TERRELL...KAUFMAN...FORNEY...EMORY...POINT...
EAST TAWAKONI...STEPHENVILLE...DUBLIN...GRANBURY...
OAK TRAIL SHORES...GLEN ROSE...CLEBURNE...BURLESON...WAXAHACHIE...
ENNIS...MIDLOTHIAN...GLENN HEIGHTS...COMANCHE...DE LEON...
GOLDTHWAITE...HAMILTON...HICO...CLIFTON...MERIDIAN...
VALLEY MILLS...HILLSBORO
337 AM CST FRI FEB 17 2006

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

Ms Dillard was kind enough to grace our studio for a few hours yesterday...and we appreciate it...

Spring cleaning...under the watchful eye of the beast...