Category Archives: Art

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Birdie Cam II

Posted on March 8, 2024 by John

Another season, another bird house. After last year’s first try with a camera in a bird house, here’s the next iteration. I kept the same camera, but lengthened the house. This gives more entry-to-floor depth and is inline with what’s … Continue reading →

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Say Cheese!

Posted on January 7, 2024 by John

I’m trying out a solarcan, which is a pinhole camera. Attached firmly to a structure and left exposed, it should trace the trail the sun leaves across the horizon each day. I’m starting near solstice, so I should have an … Continue reading →

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The Aphorist of NE Lloyd Blvd, Portland.

Posted on May 1, 2023 by John
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Railroad Moniker Introductory Field Guide

Posted on February 2, 2023 by John

Graffiti on trains is illegal, dangerous, and a U.S. folk tradition that goes back over 100 years. I enjoy looking at railroad monikers (typically line drawings on freight cars). Just for fun, I offer this pocket field guide to a … Continue reading →

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Art Resources to Share

Posted on January 22, 2023 by John

Clay Class Notes Some of the most popular content on my blog are two series of ceramic class instruction notes. Time to #introduce them to the Fediverse via my account: @John_Norris Hand building ThrowingClay whistles #Pottery #ArtEducation #CreativeCommons

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