Category Archives: Science

Friday Figures- Oil and Water

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

In my manic getting-ready-to-travel-and-paint mode, I drop a lot of balls and wonder where I left my head, but you can expect packing to commence at least three weeks ahead. I try out equipment, repair and modify, build, work out … Continue reading →

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The Fine Art of Science

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Pauline Kael said, “Movies are a combination of art and mass medium”. Why isn’t there a good word for the combination of art and science? Scientific Illustration is self-explanatory but the term doesn’t really apply here. Art merged with science … Continue reading →

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Just Getting Warmed Up Over Here

Posted on February 6, 2011 by

It’s been a cold and snowy week over here. A blizzard swept in last Tuesday and dropped snow on the prairie, but the biggest drop by far was the temperature; I woke to the local NPR announcer saying with near-glee … Continue reading →

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