HGTV Dream House 2012

Just spotted some of my artwork on the commercial for the 2012 HGTV Dream Home. Very cool but does this disqualify me from winning the house for myself?

How To Make It In America

I am really getting into HBO's How to Make it in America. It is nice to see a show about how people sell their creativity. How many tv shows ask the question: Is picking out designer pillows a worthwhile contribution to the world? Don't worry it's not deep or anything in fact it is quite funny once you get into a few episodes

Happy 40th Sesame Street

Today is the 40th Anniversary of Sesame Street! Happy times. Check out the anniversary website and vote for your favorite video from the 80's. But what about the 70's?

Happy Halloween

If you have cable check out Robert Bess on the travel channel tonight. I believe he will be catching ghosts Live around 10:00. I have had the pleasure of seeing his Parabot in person, very impressive. You can see more about Bobby on Richmond.com and learn more about tonight's show at the insane asylum on the travel channel's website.

Sundance Channel

Wow lots of new stuff on the Sundance channel. New Green Pornos, Man Shops Globe, and all kinds a stuff in their Full Frontal Fashion site. Unfortunately I just checked my on demand listing and they had taken off the episodes of The Day Before but keep your eye out for these shows on super big name designers and all the behind the scenes drama and talent that goes into designer clothes. I found this beautiful sketch by Danny Roberts in the gallery section of the Full Frontal Fashion site.

Craft In America

Check out PBS's new series on fine art craft Craft in America. I saw last week's episode about artists turn craft into a career. The segment on students at Kansas City Art Institute reminded me of my days as a craft student at VCU. Its is a strange process learning a new craft in a university setting. It can be so daunting when learning a craft technique that will take you many many years to master when you only have four years in school to develop your skills. Of course many people end up making a living doing something different from what they thought they would be doing when they were in school. I believe being a craft major is a great foundation for any artist because you are exposed to so many techniques. I don't think I would be as good a painter today if I had majored in painting.

RVA on Cable TV

Every time I turn on the TV these days the improvement shows are all about my hometown Richmond VA.

Last night I caught Trinny and Susannah's Making Over America. It featured a very brave local woman who allowed them to film her in her underwear on national TV. Good for her! Also I was so thrilled that they did all their shoping in carrytown at locally owned shops instead of one of the big malls. If you missed it don't worry I am sure they will rebroadcast it a million times.
Another interesting local show is Restorer Guy also on TLC. Contractor Gable Painter restores beautiful old Richmond homes with meticulous attention to detail and a historical accuracy. The house on Grace street was in such bad shape I have never even paid attention to it before though I have passed it a million times over the years. Can't wait to see the episode where it is completed.
If you are in the market for a new house here is RVA you can apply now to be on House Hunters they are taking applications for a upcoming show here.

Mad Men Season 3

Mad Men season 3 starts this month. Can't wait to time travel back to the 60's. It's hard to keep track to the twists and turns of the plot when I am paying so much attention to the sets and costumes.

John and Kate Plus 8

You may not know that I am the 11th member of the Gosselin Family. My artwork that was sold at Target several years is right between their heads on every John and Kate Plus 8 episode. They even set it up in the new house! Makes me laugh every time I see it. But now with all the gossip flying around I am wondering who will get custody of me if they split?

Green Porno

Artistic, imaginative, fun and scientifically accurate very short films By Isabella Rossallini on The Sundance Channel. They just added season II! check them out here.