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Posts tagged “visual artists”

Reusing License Plates to Make Art
Washington DC

During a recent visit to the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, we came across this artwork by Mike Wilkins titled "Preamble" (to the U.S. Constitution) made from license plates. With all the tr...

The Gallery: Recent Works by Jo Weiss and Jill Phillips
Washington DC

Artists Jo Weiss and Jill Phillips are both faculty members of the Washington Studio School, but their styles are very different. Jo Weiss focuses on the figure and uses thick layers of paint and he...

Look!: New DC Bloggers Unite at Eastern Market
Washington, DC

[Caroline and Colleen checking out mirrors and architectural salvaged items] The new AT DC team recently met up at Eastern Market, one of our favorite places. Photos of us above and below! We love s...

Textile Museum Celebration this Weekend
Washington DC

Want to spin wool, dye fabric, or learn about quilting? The Textile Museum in Kalorama is hosting workshops and demonstrations this weekend as part of its 30th Annual Celebration of Textiles. We're ...

Box Boy: Decoupage...DC-Style!
Washington DC

Politics is omnipresent in DC and seeps into everything, including decoupage. During a recent visit to Eastern Market, we enjoyed meeting regular vendor "Box Boy" and laughing over his quirky boxes ...