Telstar Logistics found this great post on some compelling reasons why bad times might just be the best time to start a business. Read it on PaulGraham.com

The other day in the studio, I felt more free with my oil paints than I had in a while. I have no deadlines, no destinations, and no plan. I just know I have to been working up the canvas, and that it might take me a long time to get there. It felt so…

I am a woman in love. We got iPhones last weekend and my daily commute has turned from drudgery into delight. I’ve started finally making my way through the KQED Gallery Crawl Podcasts and intend on surveying all art related podcasts on the web. This morning I watched the podcast for CCA’s 2008 MFA show…

I finally made it out the the Presidio to see Andy Goldsworthy’s “Spire” sculpture just past the Arguello gates between the golf coarse and the vista point. You can get there most easily from the golf course parking lot. The spire is an arrangement of 10 tree trunks that were recently cleared in the park.…

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researching archival quality ink jet printers and found this nice review on Creative Pro for the Epson Stylus Photo 200P and 7500.

Hundreds of thousands across California have joined hands in protesting the passing of Prop 8. Here are a few of the news reports from around the state. SF Gate/Chronicle KRON 4 San Francisco Toronto Sun Protest8.blogspot.com Laughing Squid Boi from Troy KCOY 12 Santa Maria Santa Barbara Independent CBS 5 SF

Finding inspiration Originally uploaded by Alanna Risse I’ve had an uninspiring week so I took the long way home via aquatic park and fort mason. And nature does not disappoint today! Thanks nature.

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ok, I have a new favorite blog: swissmiss. I found both this and the gear heart video from there.

Just a little inspiration for you today

I had to wake up extra early today to load up the car with paintings and take them to the Blue Front cafe for a solo show. My work will be up there until January 4th, 2009. The Blue Front is a great place for an inexpensive bite and they are open from 8am to…

Head throbs from champagne my eyes puffy from crying America rocks

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Hi, help just wanted to wish you all a happy election day. No matter what happens, treat the voter turnout has been phenomenal. We all deserve a pat on the back. Get your champagne bottles chilled and ready to pop. New York Times Election News