Author Archives: Kurt

About Kurt

My art website contains photography and digital art, while my work website (SpectralDesigns.com) is for graphic & web design and IT consulting. I've been shooting with Canon camera's for well over a decade now.

Edmonds Arts Festival 2013

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Kurt

June 14, 15 & 16, 2013 Friday & Saturday 10a-8p; Sunday 10a-6p For those who have never been to the Edmonds Arts Festival (EAF) or don’t know about it, the Frances Anderson Center and field in the heart of Edmonds … Continue reading →

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Renton Reptile Expo (and Art Show)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Kurt

OK, so I added the “and Art Show” to the title with my tongue so firmly planted in my cheek it almost hurts. Thanks to everyone who stopped by my table on May 11th in Renton and chatted me up, … Continue reading →

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Seattle Center & Chihuly

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Kurt

We finally managed to stop in at the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibition at Seattle Center this past weekend.  Kaitlyn loves the Seattle Science Center and who can blame her, but even as we’ve watched this new Chihuly exhibit rise … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning / Unleash The Beast!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Kurt

Calling what’s been going on around here lately “spring cleaning” is like calling WWII a “border skirmish.”  Whew.  Writing a blog post feels like a huge break from the action, which isn’t about to let up any time soon. Lots … Continue reading →

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Year of The Snake

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Kurt

February 10th marked the Chinese New Year.  The Year of the Snake.  The much maligned snake in many western traditions is seen very differently in eastern cultures. So on Saturday we were at the beach when Kaitlyn found this large … Continue reading →

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Kid Art and Sculpture

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Kurt

As you can tell from the name of this post, this is not about my art or photography, but about the art created by my daughter Kaitlyn and the sculpture of Mike O’Day. In addition to creating his own art, … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Judy

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Kurt

Judy Douglas, who runs the Studio Snapshots Blog was kind enough to include me in her mission and passion to look inside many of the artist’s studios in the area that will give people a glimpse into the many varied … Continue reading →

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Business Plan of The Week

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Kurt

OK, so it’s not really a new plan, it’s just that I consider myself “The Buddha of Procrastination” — and I’ve had this sales idea in the back of my head for far too long before doing anything even remotely … Continue reading →

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Texture?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Kurt

In my seemingly never ending search for the ultimate texture image, I think I may have finally hit the wall (or door as the case may be). This was shot in a small village about an hour outside of Budapest. … Continue reading →

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It’s Good to be Lucky

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Kurt

One of my old favorite sayings is — “it’s not always good to be good, but it’s always good to be lucky.” I walk out my front door this morning and here is this amazing snail right next to my … Continue reading →

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