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    Mexican Saddles

    The exhibit Art en la Charreria: The Artisanship of the Mexican Equestrian Culture shows incredibly ornate and intricate design work in these Mexican saddles — exquisite detailing and fine craftsmanship of tooling leather, spurs and ironwork — all attire of the Mexican cowboys in the early 20th century. This also reminds me and parallels the exhibit that my husband and I just recently saw at the National Gallery of Art on Spanish armory, The Art of Power, Royal Armor and the Portraits of Imperial Spain.

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    Framing Design

    This is the way I view art sometimes — as practical design. I view design as a subcategory of an overall umbrella description of art that in this case can be enjoyed and serves as a practical purpose. I’m a decorative finisher with a background in Art History, so when I go into a museum to view masterful artwork, I am always looking at the walls and the over all exhibition design. The two work together to give the total effect. If these sofa fabrics can be framed, then certainly this sofa  by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce can be viewed as art as well. It’s only $23,500, museum prices by…

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    Taking a break

    There is an art to taking a break — knowing when you’re working on overload and just need to rest. This is one of those days. I’m traveling for my sister-in-law’s wedding and will be back posting on Wednesday.

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