art Archives - The Rooted Gypsy

Lil Buck at A Carousel for Missoula Montana

A Carousel for Missoula Sparks Hand-Crafted Renaissance

October 15, 2019October 14, 2019 by Jessica

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From medieval training device to a Gilded Age delight, the history of the carousel dazzles the imagination. These whirling masterpieces of art will forever hold a nostalgic place in our hearts. But maybe none so much as the Carousel for…

Beyond the Beach: Discover Artsy Sarasota

November 1, 2018July 15, 2019 by Jessica

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If you travel far enough and often enough, its only a matter of time before your ability to roll with the punches will be tested. Even the best-made plans fall prey to forces out of our control. Canceled flights, a…

Gerardo “Jerry” Diaz Portraits from Cowboys of Color Stark Museum of Art Orange Texas

Portrait from Cowboys of Color: Spotlighting America’s Overlooked African American Cowboy Culture

September 1, 2018August 31, 2018 by Jessica

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“I'm not black. I'm not a cowboy. These photographs are of real people. They have real lives with real joys and sorrows. The formal portraits taken at the Cowboys of Color Rodeos give us a window into their lives and…

August: A Month of Zydeco Lunches at Blue Dog Cafe

August 1, 2018July 31, 2018 by Jessica

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Beneath the glaring, wide-eyed stare of dozens of original Blue Dog paintings, the dance floor churns with dancers jitterbugging to the irresistible Zydeco beats. Dulled from countless hours of use, the silver washboard and spoons nevertheless catch the morning light…

Veer off the Beaten Path with Austin Detours

March 1, 2018June 28, 2019 by Jessica

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"We are going to the Hill Country in a few weeks, where should we go? What should we do?" I've fielded questions like these many times and lord knows I have lots of recommendations. Like heading to Fredericksburg during peach…

Revel in the Magic of the Texas Renaissance Festival

December 1, 2017November 29, 2017 by Jessica

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The enticing aromas of roasting meats and sweet mead waft among the crowds of costumed revelers. Over the clinking of chain mail and metal armor, jesters and entertainers jeer at passersby. “GIVE ME A DOLLAR!”, yells Skidmark, the filthy “beggar”,…

Everything’s Bigger in Texas – Even the Art

April 1, 2016September 27, 2017 by Jessica

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Inspiration can hit at any time and many spectacular pieces of art came about from a mundane moment and an artist's touch. Such is the story of New York artist David Rogers and his Big Bugs, currently on…