I’m still not updating Go Make Something with any new content, but I have started a section on my personal site called My Weekly Thing, where I’m sharing pics of whatever artwork I’m making right now, with a few words about the process.

Not how-to content—but with over 150 lessons here at GMS, how much more how-to do you really need from me?

Once again this year, I’m doing a printables countdown to Christmas over at The Original Printables Holiday Countdown site. Every day from December 1st through Christmas, I’ll reveal a new printable item—and there are 40 sheets overall.

Go get some printable goodness!

This morning, I added most of the image sheets from the 2008 Original Holiday Printables Countdown to the archives. Look for new sheets in artistamps, ATC sets, collage sheets, postcards, index tabs, tag pockets, tags and pillow boxes. Links to these pages can be found in the navigation column on the right side of the page. Enjoy!

This week, I went to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth to see a film installation exhibit by artist Philip Haas. The whole museum has been arranged to accomodate Butchers, Dragons, Gods & Skeletons, which includes five short films based on artwork from the Kimbell’s collection. It’s really interesting to see how a film artist interprets paintings from other eras, and brings them to life on screen.

I particularly liked the installation inspired by Tiepolo’s Apollo and the Continents , which was displayed on three walls and the ceiling of an 18th century room. Since the exhibit runs through October 25th, I might have to go back and see it again.

You can view glimpses of the five films here, on a nicely arranged portion of the Kimbell’s web site.

Beyond the films, the exhibit is filled with pieces from the Kimbell’s permanent collection, which is amazing in its breadth. It includes pieces by Cezanne, Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Titian, Tintoretto, Caravaggio, and dozens of others. My favorite part of the exhibit was the beautifully lit room with four enourmous Bouchers hanging on facing walls. Lovely!

As some of you know, I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Are you my neighbor? If so, you might be interested in joining the North Central Texas Mixed Media Group. The group organizes monthly, face to face meetings around the area. I’ve been a member since 2006, and really enjoy the interaction with other like-minded artists. If you live in the area, join us!