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    HGTV: A Dive into the World of Home & Garden Television

    October 9, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    Pros and cons of watching HGTV.

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    Sacajawea: The Guiding Spirit of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

    August 28, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    Sacajawea stands as one of the most iconic and respected figures in American history. This Shoshone woman played a crucial role in the renowned Lewis and Clark Expedition. She was their interpreter and symbol of peace and determination. Early Life: From Kidnapping to Marriage Born around 1788 in Lemhi County,…

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    Using Watercolor paint

    August 21, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    The beauty of watercolor paint is its transparency but many find it  a challenge. With time and practice, we can all improve with practice and some simple concepts. How Watercolor works In all mediums, to create a piece of art, you build with paint. Unlike oil and acrylic paint, with watercolor…

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    Space Planning in Interior Design: Maximizing Aesthetics and Functionality

    August 14, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    Space planning is a crucial step in the interior design process. It’s about more than just placing furniture in a room; it’s about ensuring that space is used efficiently and that the flow of movement is seamless. Good space planning can transform a cramped apartment into a spacious haven or…

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    “The Artistry and Grandeur of Renaissance Furniture”

    August 7, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    The Renaissance period, spanning from the 14th to the 17th centuries, was an era of profound cultural and intellectual change, and this revolution was not just confined to literature, science, and art—it extended into the realm of furniture design as well.  Renaissance furniture was characterized by its distinct style, marked…

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    I.M. Pei: Master of Modern Architecture

    July 31, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    Ieoh Ming Pei, better known as I.M. Pei, has left an indelible mark on the world of architecture. Born in Guangzhou, China in 1917, Pei moved to the United States in 1935 for his studies. After earning his Bachelor’s degree from MIT and a Master’s from Harvard’s Graduate School of…

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    Artist Focus: Ansel Adams

    July 10, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    Image: From Brittanica.com Ansel Adams was born February 20, 1902 in San Francisco and died April 22, 1984 in Carmel, California. His father was a business man named Charles Hitchcock Adams and his mother was Olive Bray. His grandfather was a wealthy timber baron. He was born when his parents…

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    Artist Focus -Paul Gauguin

    June 26, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    Full name: Eugenie-Henri- Paul Gauguin Born: June 7, 1847 In Paris, France Died: May 8, 1903 in Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia. His early years were not spent in the field of art but as a merchant marine then as a stock broker and the wealth that came with…

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    Artist Focus: Degas

    June 5, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    Edgar Degas – French Impressionist Degas is one of my personal favorites, especially the paintings of the ballerinas. He captured a behind the scenes image of the life of the professional ballerina. He was born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar de Gas on July 19, 1834, in the city of Paris, France. His father…

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    Artist focus – Homer Winslow

    May 4, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    Homer Winslow – American Watercolorist Homer Winslow was born on February 24, 1836 in Boston, Massachusetts and died in his studio in Proust Neck, Maine. Early in his life his mother noticed his artistic ability and encouraged him to pursue art. When he was 18/19 years old, he was apprenticed…

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