Have you talked to any college students lately? I recently made a long back to school trip, in a truck, with my College kid. When we arrived at his new, just off campus apartment, his roommates helped us to unload his stuff. Afterwards, while enjoying a cold coke, we talked about various things-including what I do for a living. What a surprise it was to find out what Old meant to these young men!

Hello. My name is Beth Caffery, and I am the curator of collections at Liberty Hall Historic Site
in Frankfort. We had two portrait miniatures stolen from our museum on Friday, August 14.

Christy Archibald, portrait miniature enthusiast and expert, suggested that I contact you about
this unfortunate incident so that you (and your readers) can keep an eye out for them in case they
were to come your way.

Provenance is "the origin, or source of an object; history of ownership; or, location of an object". In the art, antiques and collectibles world, provenance often means more monetary value. However, the story behind an object also adds sentimental value and historical value.

Plein Air Painting Is Important for Artists and Art

Painting outside is not for the faint of heart. The artist needs to finish a rendering in about one and a half hours. That takes training and special gear. We work small and fast keeping up with the light. The reason I chose to learn how to paint was because I fell in love with the action en plein air painting demands.

eteg b/c hohil cw2cu a3 kwim? If you see this on your daughter’s phone you can be sure that somewhere nearby there is a Romeo romancing your Juliet. Today’s young adults, teens, tweens and kids certainly seem to have their own way of communicating; but, this isn’t the first generation to use a secret language.

This item is currently for sale on Ruby Lane but we think most people would have a hard time identifying what it is. The first person to correctly guess what this is as well as its approximate age will win a 4-color Ruby Lane tote bag! We will also award the funniest wrong, but real guess. Here is the link to join the contest on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2831197&id=63690091147&comments

Good luck!
Ruby Lane

Have you ever spotted on a summer drive lots of artists set up in groups or solo around a town with their easels, hats, umbrellas and gear painting away? If so, it is probably a plein air event where artists paint outdoors, capturing that freshness on the canvas. Artists are very receptive to having you stop by to quietly watch their progress. Those who are accomplished in the field will not mind chatting but some of us are green at this and struggling with the elements, so talking is difficult.

Nothing like rummaging through the "before sale" goods to really motivate me to want to come home and get my STUFF in order! I have a good friend who has managed estate sales for years, and really loves what she does. As in every job, (and that is a job!)...I was reminded that it takes all kinds of people to be able to complete all kinds of jobs! She called me yesterday to see if I'd like to look through the house in the earliest stages, because she said there was everything you could imagine!

My hubby came home one day and excitedly said, "I found our home". We had been searching for a while and had decided that we would wait until we found the right house before taking that big financial step. When he told me where it was I emphatically informed him I had no desire to live in that part of town. He said, "Just take a look, you'll love it." Skeptical as I was, I got in the car.

Plein air painters are those who enjoy painting outside. En plein air is French for "In the midst of air or out in the open". There, they can absorb the natural atmosphere of the scene and capture that freshness on canvas. It takes much study to know how to paint this way. Special gear is required for the artist and understanding how to choose suitable content, not becoming overwhelmed with the beauty surrounding them, is quite a challenge.