Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The Gay Athlete



I am not bent over howling at this headline. I am chuckling hard today for all the talk last night on Chelsea Lately about Jason Collins.  They were so funny. A few memorable tidbits:

(not quoted exactly...just in my own words)

"We already knew you were black but thank you very much anyway for sharing this." - Chelsea

"We don't think the world is ready yet for female athletes to come out straight" - Panelist

Good for Jason!



Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'.

Monday, April 29, 2013

The Art of Eating, Lucky Peach, Fire and Knives.







Alicia Kennedy wrote about 'Lucky Peach' best in 2021.
Read her article here.


Washington Post Lucky Peach Article





The real legacy of Lucky Peach was how it looked.

Lucky Peach Wiki





Very hip, very cool and very happy to showcase their publications alongside the very best!
Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

NEW Painting: War of 1812 and The Story of Nancy































SOLD original painting '3rd St. N. (The Story of Nancy)' by me, the Artist, 

This is the story of the Nancy, a schooner which sailed the Upper Great Lakes as a private cargo vessel in the fur trade. During the War of 1812, the HMS Nancy was pressed into service as a British supply ship. While in this service, the schooner was destroyed in the Nottawasaga River by American Forces.
The sunken hull of the Nancy formed an obstruction in the river and an island was established by the resultant deposition of silt and sand. The remains of the hull now rest in a museum on the island to mark the site of the Nancy's demise and to commemorate her gallant defense.



Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Posters Against Rape




Christopher Scott





"Posters Against Rape" is a design/art initiative to raise awareness for this global issue. We welcome poster submissions and hope to raise funds (eventually) to support the victims and their families.

We are in the beginning stages of creating awareness through posters.

We would love to have exhibits, sell posters and publish a book. (Future plans!)

Thank you for taking part and thank you for sharing this group.

Please post your posters (a3) to this group. Invite your fellow Artists/Designers to join in.





Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'.










Sunday, April 21, 2013

Durga River




A river runs through it.  My photo illustration of Durga features the waters of Huntsville, Ontario. (which sadly is flooding right now)  Durga calms me.  I carry a tiny laminated copy of her image in my pocket and another one in my handbag.  It is crumpled and creased with the word 'Fearless' written on the back.  Durga accompanies me in life.  It's part of my 'as I go' - 'on the go' meditation.  Perhaps I'm in a car or walking or painting.  I think of Durga and whisper the bliss mantra 'Om anandamayi chaitaynamayi satyamayi parame'. I might repeat it once or a few times. It depends.  I learned this chant from Kelly Cutrone via The Mother via Sri Aurobindo via India.  It means 'Oh thou full of bliss, full of consciousness, full of truth, Supreme.'  (enjoy the sound of this mantra - see the video below)

I finished a piece of art today. 'Durga River'.  It is sweet petite, small and medium sized. Unframed, framed or sent to you on canvas.  I hope you find the 'bliss' with her.  She is in my shop now.

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'.

Fountain. Museum Quality Fine Art Prints





I have thousands of wonderful antique pieces of art in my digital collection.  I would normally 'work' them a bit and add my own artistic flare and mood, but these 3 fountain prints tugged my heart so hard that I just couldn't bring myself to alter them.  Modern and old at once, the colour palette is perfect for today's interiors.  

Spring is slowly moving into Ontario. We are being extremely patient. I'm thinking of one of my favorite towns, Huntsville in Muskoka that is flooding and I'm also thinking of Las Vegas and the fountains of the Bellagio. In particular, the fountains inside the poolside courtyard.  

Fountains are water magic and soothing and bursts of joy.  You may find my 3 fountain prints in my shop now!  

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Samsung Officially Announces Galaxy S 4 in the U.S in Technicolour


And in Canada, the Galaxy S 4 is available for pre-order at Rogers since Monday.

More news here  and here.

What colour do you love; do you covet?


Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

New Header New Look





I did some dusting and rearranged the furniture. It's all shiny and new. I took this photo and made the header!

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'.
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