Tag Archives: Art

Unusual Redding yard art americana

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Skip@RR

We like odd yard art here. Here’s an example. What better example of americana can you imagine than a decorated rusting American car, neatly displayed with a metal pine tree? As seen on Verda Street in the Garden Tract. It’s … Continue reading →

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Alice and Kev are homeless

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Skip@RR

I stumbled upon this unique narrative, and want to share. This blog follows the lives of a homeless young girl Alice, and her father Kev. They are Sims. For those unfamiliar, Sims 3 is a complex and very popular computer … Continue reading →

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Ornamental Manzanita

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Skip@RR

Manzanita is truly ubiquitous around here. The hardy bush thrives in solid clay, hard rock, and parched earth. I’ve sometimes heard harsh language used to describe this tenacious plant, for all sorts of reasons. But then I’ve seen the leaves … Continue reading →

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1/2 price day at Turtle Bay

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Skip@RR

Last weekend was 1/2 price entry for Redding residents. I took a few shots of the Arboretum. There were a lot of folks out enjoying the sunny day. Still early Spring, so not much in bloom there. Coming soon though, … Continue reading →

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Sculptor Dave Allred at The Old City Hall Gallery

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Skip@RR

Posting about sculptor Man of Steel in Shingletown the other day reminded me that David Allred has a showing currently at the The Old City Hall Art gallery. Dave’s work is really lovely. This is a small sample of what … Continue reading →

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Man of Steel in Shingletown

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Skip@RR

Shingletown is blessed to be the home of the Man of Steel, sculptor Doug Stewart. Doug Stewart’s artistic and fanciful life-sized metal renderings of animals dot the landscape. They share space with larger-than-life busy insects made durable in steel and … Continue reading →

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Best photo of the fashion show

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Skip@RR

Sunday, I ran several photos I took of last Saturday’s benefit fashion show titled “The Collage.” I got some OK shots. But ultimately the most beautiful photo I saw was this, captured by my evening companion, the lovely Karry, using … Continue reading →

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Fashion show pix

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Skip@RR

Took a few quick photos at the Fashion Show held yesterday at the Old City Hall to benefit the Shasta County Arts Council, and support our local clothing and jewelery designers. It was a terrific show and a lot of … Continue reading →

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Eccentric Christmas yard statue

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Skip@RR

We love the odd ones here. This Santa is on Oasis Road. It’s Really Redding.

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I believe Carl would approve

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Skip@RR

Not Really Redding, but I just had to share in case you haven’t seen this. I stumbled on this looking around YouTube from the last post about our music video. Finally an artistic use for the voice transposing software so … Continue reading →

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