Listen Type: Podcast Episode: “The Source of Creativity” Show: TED Radio Hour We’ve got a new blog topic: what to listen to while you work in the studio. We’ve got some suggestions if you’re looking and we welcome you, our loyal reader, to offer up suggestions of your own in the comments. Be it music, podcasts,…
Every kid dreams of when I’ll be in the old phase. You wonder that when you grow older, you’ll be able to dictate your own life, especially clothing. When you finally reach the age to enter college, you go through a set of mixed emotions. It is a chance to reinvent yourself, and your fashion…
When it comes to achieving healthy, shiny, and manageable hair, a good hair mask is essential. One popular product that has been making waves in the beauty industry is the Fino Hair Mask. Known for its ability to deeply nourish and repair hair, it has become a go-to solution for many. But what makes it…
What is CNAPP? Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) describes a cybersecurity solution to secure cloud-native applications. If you’re wondering what is CNAPP, it covers several aspects, such as application runtime security, API protection, and risk management, providing a comprehensive approach to cloud security. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud solutions, the requirement for robust security…
This year I’m starting my fifth year as a full time art teacher at a large Bay Area public high school, and it has been 9 years since I began teaching. I am also a practicing and exhibiting artist. It has, at times, been a struggle to balance the demanding task of teaching and…
Clare Szydlowski is an Oakland-based printmaker and art educator. She received her BA from UC Santa Cruz in 2006 and her MFA from San Francisco State University in 2009. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the Bay Area including Kala Art Institute, The Lab, Interface Gallery, and The Compound Gallery. Where did you grow up? How did…
Bonnie Atkinson, better known by her alias, Bonnie Guillotine is a Bay Area native classically trained in printmaking. Her bold style and quirky, morbid themes naturally lead her to interest in tattooing. She is currently apprenticing at Lampblack tattoo, a new shop in San Francisco’s Mission district. We met at her apartment so I could…
Venison founder Amber-Imrie Situnayake recently launched Critique Club, a series of meet-ups for professional artists to engage in thoughtful critique sessions and receive invaluable feedback. Venison artists Danielle Schlunegger, Clare Szydlowski, Adriana Villagran, and of course Amber herself were the first to participate. The following article written by Adriana Villagran discusses the structure and goals…
Clare Benson is a contemporary artist based in Arizona who grew up in Michigan. Benson’s work explores rural landscapes, hunting, and identity. We chose to speak with Benson because we felt her work, post election, showed a unique perspective into rural America through exploring gender roles, our relationships with the land, and climate change. Benson…
