Tag Archives: Pen & Ink

Craft and Character: Essay Published

Posted on March 30, 2012 by mdkiehl

I wanted to inform you all that my essay, “Craft and Character” has been published in the Workhouse Arts Center Magazine (Volume 3 Edition 2, April-June 2012). So if you are a big fan you might want to get yourself … Continue reading →

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If I was on “Dancing with the Stars”…

Posted on March 20, 2012 by mdkiehl

I would walk like an Egyptian,  or “Do the Egyptian” if I was on Dancing with the Stars. But Dancing with the Stars makes me uncomfortable just watching it, so I doubt I would want to be on it. Maybe if … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Conditions

Posted on December 8, 2011 by mdkiehl

One of the recurring themes in my work is “Cosmic Conditions”. I’m often wondering about the conditions that create an existence such as our own. For example I often wonder if something like consciousness arises when certain conditions arise. I … Continue reading →

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Exploring Identity

Posted on December 2, 2011 by mdkiehl

I’ve been exploring the concept of Identity through my drawings recently. Art is often considered a form of self expression in western cultures, and so our art is often considered expressions of our Identity. The artist reveals who they are … Continue reading →

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Reflecting Back On – 9/11/2001

Posted on August 31, 2011 by mdkiehl

I have privately struggled with 9/11  in a way that might be different from most. My birthday is on September 10th and in 2001 I turned 18 (the day before 9/11). I remember late that night (of my birthday) telling … Continue reading →

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A Little Elephant.

Posted on February 1, 2011 by mdkiehl

I just wanted to share A little elephant with you all today in order to say thank you for stopping by! I just started this site not long ago and today I’ve reached 500 all time visitors! Thank you all … Continue reading →

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