Category Archives: Art

Let’s go Julebukking

Posted on December 5, 2010 by ojhoff

Imagine that you are living in a different place and time.  Imagine life in a Northern European land, let’s say ten, twelve or fifteen centuries ago.  You worship a powerful and popular god named Thor.  He is red-haired and fiery … Continue reading →

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An Artist in the Family has passed on

Posted on September 12, 2010 by ojhoff

My uncle passed away last month.  He taught industrial arts in California, Michigan, Minnesota and North Dakota.  He was also a visual artist, and for a time was a jewelry maker at Tangborn’s Rock Shop, south of Bemidji on Highway … Continue reading →

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About Etsy

Posted on August 13, 2010 by ojhoff

Etsy isn’t just about kitschy doodads, although the first items I listed in my Etsy shop were leftover craft supplies.  I soon realized this was futile, so I posted some paintings.  Well, I sold one and then another. Then someone … Continue reading →

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my avatar

Posted on April 20, 2010 by ojhoff

I’ve noticed that more and more people are using the word avatar in everyday conversation.  This is a painting I did of my avatar sitting in a cafe in the virtual world Secondlife. The area is called the Crack Den.  … Continue reading →

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