Monthly Archives: January 2017

Celebrity Bowling

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Joe_Williams

In my attempt to chart the uncharted wilds of the Roku box, I believe I have uncovered my absolute favorite, oddball, third-party, free channel!

Posted in Weird World of the Roku | Tagged 1970s, bowling, channel, entertainment, Free, Roku, television | 2 Comments

Sunday is kind of a “get ready for the upcoming week” day. There’s grocery shopping, laundry, and baking something in case someone lingers in bed a little too long to have a proper breakfast. The addition of buttermilk along with the … Continue reading →

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Waiting for a Haircut

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Tina

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Technicolor Cauliflower

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Tina

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Another Spent Sketchbook and Something Learned

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Joe_Williams

This was one of those Strathmore 400 Series Sketchbooks with the wire binding that I prefer. It laid flat; was easy to draw in and was a pleasure to sketch in. It measures 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches making it … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Commuting, It Came From the Sketchbook, Technique | Tagged analog, art, cartoons, Illustration, ink, Joe Williams, monster, Philadelphia College of Art, USA | 2 Comments

Eggplant Parmesan and Polenta

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Tina

Polenta and eggplant parmesan is cold weather comfort food at it’s finest. Creamy polenta paired with meaty eggplant topped with a spicy tomato gravy and mozzarella – it’s good stuff! Any leftover eggplant can be layered in a small baking … Continue reading →

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Grocery Store

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Tina

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Shopping Spree

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Joe_Williams

For the people who know me, this is going to sound crazy, but I miss working in art supply stores.

Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook, Pixels Versus Pigment | Tagged analog, cartoons, horror, Illustration, Japan, Jet Pens, Joe Williams, markers, pens | 2 Comments

Apple-Pear Braided Bread

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Tina

Making braided breads is my Sunday morning hobby. Mix up the dough, drink coffee and catch up on the news while waiting for the it to rise. By the time the caffeine has kicked in, it’s assembly time, 30 minutes later there’s a fruit … Continue reading →

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Bomb Bomb Bar-B-Q-Grill

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Tina

The Bomb Bomb Bar-B-Q-Grill has a glorious sign. Last night I happened to be traveling through the neighborhood, saw it illuminated, and took this shot.

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Mayor Kenney’s Kids

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Tina

Mayor Jim Kenney visits students at Children’s Playhouse in South Philadelphia. The pre-K program is funded by the new, controversial soda tax that went into effect in Philadelphia on January 1st.

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Apple Bars

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Tina

These are more like bars than a cake, they’re dense and chewy. Almost like an apple blondie, they’re sturdy – perfect for packing in a lunch box.

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged apple desserts, lunch boxes, snacks | 1 Comment

All The World Loves A Lover

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Tina

The phrase “All the world loves a lover” is taken from an essay on love by Ralph Waldo Emerson, meaning that people are always happy to see two people in love. Such was the case on Sunday when a man … Continue reading →

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A Long Time Ago About 4 Hours Away…

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Joe_Williams

This is another of The Photo Elective series of photographs that Tina, I and every other illustration major attending The Philadelphia College of Art were required to shoot, process and print. My guess is that the notion of the class … Continue reading →