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Hogle Zoo’s Painting Elephants

April 23, 2015 by Connie Lewis 2 Comments

The artist applies bold colors in sweeping strokes across the canvas. She pauses for a snack or to change colors and makes excited, gurgling happy noises as she paints. Christie is 29 year old African elephant and has been painting over five years as part of the enrichment activities offered to the elephants at Hogle Zoo. The activities are offered  each day to keep them … [Read more...]

Salt Lake City Sign Maker— Village Sign Smith—Uses Old School Techniques

August 26, 2014 by Stephanie Jerome Leave a Comment

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Dan Hardcastle of the Village Signsmith has always been interested in art. He took classes as a youth and taught himself how to illustrate.  While he was in the military in the 1960’s, Hardcastle reconnected with a long-time  friend who referred him to a job painting signs for Associated Foods. This experience, while enjoyable, was not what Hardcastle envisioned for his life. … [Read more...]

Do What You Love, Love What You Do

April 25, 2014 by Paige Wiren Leave a Comment

Kristi Lauren conducts her life in a way that society tells us should be scary. “I live in the now and ride on passion,” the SLC artist declares. When a creative thought excites her, she does it. And how does a life motivated by creation look? Well, for example, a few years ago Kristi wanted to learn silk screen printing. “I bought some used equipment off of craigslist and … [Read more...]

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