Monthly Archives: October 2013

Happy Halloween: The Monstrously Clever Art of Chris McMahon & Thyrza Segal

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Everyone has no doubt seen them, or maybe even owned one or two of them: pretty but generic paintings of landscapes and nature scenes that might have once lived in a backroad Motel 6 or the rec room in your … Continue reading →

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Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Stone

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Japan offers no shortage of cool things made of stone or stone-like substances … both large and small!                   To check out more rocks, roll on over to Ailsa’s Travel Theme, y’all!

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Happy 40th Anniversary, Sydney Opera House!

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Since I’ve lately been on the subject of architecture, my favorite building in the world celebrates its 40th anniversary today! An instant icon, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened on this date in 1973. Since then it has become … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: The Hue of You

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Stephen Kelly Creative

Everything takes on an orange hue when photographed in a dense row of torii gates at Kyoto’s Fushimi-Inari shrine.

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Excellent Architecture: Kyoto Station

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Stephen Kelly Creative

I’m not an architect, and I don’t play one on TV, but I’m really into cool architecture. I’m always amazed when someone’s vision comes to life on such a grand scale. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s a minimalist, … Continue reading →

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Hello Again!

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Stephen Kelly Creative

I heard you missed me … well, I’m back! If you’re thinking that’s exactly what David Lee Roth says in Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher,” you’d be right. And I’m sure that’s what most of you was thinking, right? It’s … Continue reading →

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