Solace in a Book

Glimpse of solace: Kathy Buckland

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  Here's hoping your reflections this week are as clear and your outlook as bright as those seen in this beautiful photo taken at the Chicago Botanic Garden by Kathy Buckland. Originally from Long Island, NY, Kathy Buckland spends as much time as she can being outdoors with her camera.  She recently started a line of  stationery called The World Around Us. Follow her on Instagram @ I_M_Kathy. Thanks Kathy for letting me share your work! … [Read more...]

News from Glimpse of Solace artists (Cleary, Coudal, Nance, Buckland) and a call for submissions

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April showers today; I love the rumble. Here are some updates about the artists whose work has been featured on Glimpse of Solace Daniel Cleary is going to have a show "In Exhibition: Daniel Cleary, new and selected paintings" starting tomorrow April 10  at the Uptown Arts Center, 941 W. Lawrence. Brendan Coudal continues to be inspired by his cats Max and Phoebe . But he also has a number of new projects. Check out all Brendan’s visual art at his website. One … [Read more...]

News and nifty

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"Keep your sunny side up, up!" ("Hide the side that gets blue"). I write this to myself as well as to you. No whining. I’ve been watching Foyle’s War on Netflix and really enjoying it. It very rarely hits the wrong note; I’ve watched two seasons and only had some quibbles with the series. It’s been making me think of the sacrifices made at that time (1940s), wondering whether modern society could soldier on so. Here’s news I know. First off, big congrats to Ellen Bass … [Read more...]