Monthly Archives: August 2012

Treasures of the Hotel Cluny, Paris

Posted on August 24, 2012 by steverossman

Writing about Bruges got me thinking of Paris. They’re two of my favorite spots on the planet. As Paris is one of my favorite cities, Hotel Cluny (the National Museum of the Middle Ages) in the Latin Quarter is one … Continue reading →

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Bruges, Belgium, ’04

Posted on August 18, 2012 by steverossman

Given the title of this post, the little story that follows is going to sound like a complete non-sequitor, but bear with me. Some time ago, I walked into a jewelry store while on a business trip (to some anonymous … Continue reading →

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Fused Crystal and Dichroic Glass Pendant by Kenneth Banks

Posted on August 17, 2012 by steverossman

Ken Banks is an extremely talented Native American glass and jewelry artist of Kumeyaay descent.  He’s a member of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel and has lived in the San Diego area all his life. The pendant is fused … Continue reading →

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A Piece of the Sky

Posted on August 14, 2012 by steverossman

A personal connection led me to visit the Idyllwild Arts campus last summer. Idyllwild is a thoroughly delightful, rustic mountain town just over 2 hours north and east of San Diego.  During my visit, I was enthralled by a massive … Continue reading →

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Jerry Garcia, circa 1972

Posted on August 10, 2012 by steverossman

I’m not a big fan of two posts in one day.  Hell, for a while there, I couldn’t manage two posts in two weeks.  But I was just reminded that August 9 is the 15th anniversary of Jerry Garcia’s death. … Continue reading →

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La Jolla Shores color studies

Posted on August 9, 2012 by steverossman

Here are two completely different color studies, of sorts, both taken on the same early morning in the fall at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla.  The pier was shot at the very beginning of the outing and … Continue reading →

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Bijoux by Laurie website

Posted on August 6, 2012 by steverossman

Many of you know that, alongside my photography, I’ve been busy building websites, primarily for jewelry artists.   I’ve recently completed a new site for Laurie Spar, a wonderful friend and talented jewelry designer. Click on the banner to see Laurie’s … Continue reading →

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San Diego Bead Bazaar Runs Tomorrow and Sunday, August 4th & 5th

Posted on August 4, 2012 by steverossman

Just a quick post to remind folks that Jonna Faulkner will be joining Ann & Stan Rosier again at the San Diego Bead Bazaar this weekend. The show is at the Scottish Rite Temple at 1895 Camino Del Rio South … Continue reading →

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