Thursday, August 19, 2010

IN-STORE DEMO (AUGUST 21)

[Every Saturday here at Jerry's we bring in a special treat - A local Austin artist comes to the store and shares their knowledge and experience with you, providing lessons about whatever it is they specialize in. It happens on Saturday from Noon-3PM and best of all, it is free! Come learn with us!]


SCRATCH BOARDS!
WITH LINDA SHEETS
Saturday, August 21 (12-3PM)

Pine Leaf by Linda Sheets

Local artist Linda Sheets will be joining us at the store this Saturday from noon to 3pm in order to showcase her scratch board skills. Haven't used Ampersand's scratch boards before? Well, you should come try it. It's fun!

Check out Linda's website here.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

KEN LITTLE & BRONZE

Ken Little from Mark & Angela Walley on Vimeo.

A short documentary that follows the process of artist Ken Little as he creates a bronze sculpture. For more information on the artist visit his website at www.kenlittle.com.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Radiolab & NPR present 'WORDS'


Stay with this and you'll get it. And then watch it 5 times in a row, like I did. It's so wonderful!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Warhol's Fans

In 1964, the Product Marketing Manager of Campbell Soup sent artist Andy Warhol the following fan letter (along with some cases of tomato soup!).


(Via.)