Good story in today’s Missoulian about Molly Murphy, the local bead artist. She’ll be travelling to Phoenix, AZ in March for the 51st Indian Fair & Market. Read the story here.
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Rusty metal, worn wood, decayed wires. Love, when it first sparks, burns hot. Love needs heat to form, just as metal does, and glass. If the fire burns too hot, it burns itself out. When allowed to cool, it forms a solid recognizable thing that is affected by the ravages of time, and becomes more beautiful as it is exposed to the elements.
Rusty metal, worn wood, decayed wires. Love, when it first sparks, burns hot. Love needs heat to form, just as metal does, and glass. If the fire burns too hot, it burns itself out. When allowed to cool, it forms a solid recognizable thing that is affected by the ravages of time, and becomes more beautiful as it is exposed to the elements.
Growing up in the rust belt, I’ve always been fascinated with dilapidated things, worn out parts, rust and decay. I could never figure out how to paint like that, and I’ve always wanted to.
Sunday, I attended…

Nominations are now being accepted online for the Governor’s Arts Awards 2010. The Governor’s Arts Awards program honors…