"Art in Bloom" Show Brightens Usable Space

Two of nature’s most profound forms of expression came together during the July 18^th to July 20^th Art in Bloom show at The Spanish Village. The presentation matched floral arrangements with paintings to create a masterful display of coordinated color. Each artist attempted to make a connection between the two formats to brighten your home and better manage open space. Prices were reasonable and focused on middle class buyers.

The color combinations chosen will naturally impact ascetic appearance and mood. For example, a study by Yildirim, et. al. (2011) found that changing colors to warm, cool, or achromatic colors also changed a person’s mood. Warm colors bring higher states of arousal, cool colors bring restful feelings and achromatic colors foster peaceful emotions.  Art in Bloom offered colored combinations across all three color schematics.

The same concepts that apply to one's home can also apply to a business lobby, conference room, meeting room, or any other place where people gather. Using proper art displays not only show the good taste of the company but also can enhance the experiences of customers and clients. If you are seeking to create excitement use bright colors while if you are seeking to calm your clients down use cool colors.

Perusing the paintings and flowers were not the only activity on the menu. As patrons strolled the courtyard they were also able to listen to music by Tin Man’s Heart and attend presentations through the Botanical Foundation. Refreshments and coffee provided opportunities to sit and relax while enjoying the bonanza of bountiful colors. 

The event was hosted at The Spanish Village in Balboa Park which is an artist’s heaven in opportunities to connect, learn, and produce unique works of self-expression. Small guilds and shops are architecturally designed to give the most ascetic appearance possible. If you are looking for art classes or want to get involved in the art community you only need to start walking around and visiting the shops. 

Spanish Village Art Center

1770 Village Place
San Diego, CA

http://spanishvillageart.com/

Free Verse Poetry-A Slow Rivers Edge

A Slow Rivers Edge

Purchase Art Dr. Murad Abel

fingers of running blue
softly inch the landscape

drawing forth life like a mystic’s finger

upwards life reaches into the daytime air

soft swirling pools of water

 bring cool current to dipping toes

leaves, twigs, and sediment trail round

tree tops glisten against the sun

as the leaves sway in amusement

each together in skyline dance

bridge to nowhere

solid and strong

a bracket on earth

sit upon a tree trunk

 gaze into the horizon

hours of long pauses

the day is as slow as silent

until shadows reach to the watery edge

time is only turning of day to night

Dr. Murad Abel

Poetry is something that has existed as long as man could formulate a sentence. In many cases poems became stories or epics that passed values, beliefs and culture. Free verse poetry is seen as something new but has been around for a few centuries with a more recent renewal. Free verse poetry offers an opportunity to write without the strict rules of more academic forms.

Free verse poetry uses figurative language with metaphors, similes, and personification.  They generally have no set meter nor do they need to fit within a particular rhythm scheme.  That doesn’t mean they don’t have rhythm it just means that it isn’t the same throughout the entire poem and may change on a regular basis.

There are many poets out there from professionals to amateurs. In today’s world these poets gather together into online communities and create profiles that help them support and interact with each other. Building an online community based within shared interest also offers opportunities to market relevant products and services.  If you like poetry you may want to check out the free Poetry Soup at http://www.poetrysoup.com/

Coastal Strolls

Coastal living is different than what you might experience in other places of the world. The air is sweet and salty and the waves make background noise that eventually moves its way into the background of your awareness after a half hour or so. Visitors stroll the coastal area to keep themselves busy exploring both the businesses and the sights.

In San Diego there are many coves and inlets that rise up like towers from the ocean floor. Birds of varying species hang off cliffs making nests and scanning food. They have become accustomed to the tourists and keep only a few arms lengths distance. 

Sand trails and walking bridges connect each of the peninsulas together. Visitors can find a smooth walk in search of sea lions, gazing at the ocean or watching kayaks paddle their way into the bay. Mostly people just like the breeze and weather which is more than a few degrees cooler on the coast than inland. 

Unique restaurants dot the area. They range from eclectic seaside crab shack style all the way to the exclusive fine dining. Some are overlooking the ocean and others are not but each makes their income in some form or another from the sea. 

57 Degrees Wine Bar in San Diego

The 57 Degrees Wine Bar, located in Mission Hills, of San Diego provides a relaxing and eclectic environment to search out those wines that suit your fancy.  With over 16,000 square feet of space, it hosts a wine retail store, a wine storage facility, wine bar and numerous events.  At the time of attendance, an art program was underway through one of the local social networks creating a more inviting environment.

 The wine retail section carries both domestic and important wines. The range can be anywhere from under $20 to over a few thousand dollars a bottle. There is lots of variety for those who have various degrees of interest and resources to try out new blends. If you are planning an event and need to store your purchases there is up to 600,000-bottle storage facility for your needs.  

The store also holds a wine club on the 14^th of each month. Membership is $29.95 per month paid on a monthly basis. Members will receive one red wine and one white bottle of wine to try each month. If you are attempting to try different tastes from around the world this may be the type of club you want to join. The club is focused on novice wine tasters that desire to understand the varieties of different wines available on the market. 

 

57 Degrees also hosts an open bar where people can visit and try out the wines available while they browse and shop for their interests. In addition, there are a number of events every month on their website that affords people an opportunity to socialize with others of similar interests and tastes. The store appeared to be clean, well laid out, appropriate levels of light, and eclectic wall art for people to browse and purchase. It appears to have some cultural influence in the area and is a strong location to visit on reoccurring occasions. 

57 Degrees Wine Bar

1735 Hancock Street,

San Diego, CA. 92101

619-234-5757

Website

Monday: 11am to 5pm
Tuesday – Saturday: 11am to 9pm
Sunday: Closed