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    Le Corbusier: A Visionary Architect and Designer

    September 11, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    Le Corbusier. A visionary architect and designer who set many precedents that architects still use today.

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    Artist focus: Emma Jones

    September 4, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    Meet Ms. Emma Jones, child prodigy to painting in the 17

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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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    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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    Traditional design: The Allure of Crystal Glassware – A Journey Through History

    July 24, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    As an enthusiast of traditional interior design, I am captivated by the timeless beauty and allure it brings to living spaces. Among the treasured elements, crystal glassware holds a special place in my heart. The delicate craftsmanship and sparkling brilliance of these pieces infuse an elegant charm that truly enriches…

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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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    Tamastslikt Cultural Institute

    June 12, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    (Tamastslikt – pronounced Tah-must-slikt means to “interpret” or “turn over” in Walla Walla.) Native American cultures are rich in artistic expression. It is expressed through even the very mundane objects. Art is intrinsically linked to most cultures. History – “We Were” The history of the plateau tribes were basically unchanged…

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    Sacred Geometry

    May 29, 2023 - By Rachel Knepp

    The Mathematical constant in the natural world During my education in design, the one class I was required for my degree but what I found the most intriguing was sacred geometry. This geometry is what you find in nature, its mathematical constant.  It even includes the structures of the universe such…

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