“Line work has to be straight. You have to anticipate. There is no such thing as a do- over in tattooing,” says Phillip Duke. Hell, anyone can pick up an ink gun and blast way- illegally.  A tattoo artist must have skill, technique, some trade secrets and a license. The really good ones have one more thing, style. Phillip Duke has all these bases covered and then some. He is the owner of three tattoo studios, … Read entire article »

Today’s society teaches us to revere books. We consider books as living bodies, almost holy. Questions like, why? How could she? What motivates an artist to do such a thing? What kind of art involves books anyway? Collectively speaking, we as a society also value art. Shelley M. House must have some sort of value system; she is an artist. She is a mixed media artist. Another question: what exactly are mixed media? According to the dictionary, mixed media art occurs when an artist uses more than one material such as paint, pen, clay, etc. to produce a combination of art techniques in one work. Shelley uses a recycled or rescued book as the canvas and several other materials on the book to produce a new art form. Aha. Shelley does not seem … Read entire article »

Blog Post Who would have thought a flash mob would ever take place in the very epicenter of traditional, conservative Marietta, GA! Nevertheless, it did on Saturday night for about three and half minutes in Glover Park. Flasher participation not only included dancing to Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Going to Take It,” but also, bringing food donations for Must Ministries. Organizing flash mobs usually involve telecommunication channels including social media, which boost viral ability. How did the Gazetta find out about it? Answer: from a woman living in Marietta who has a sister living in Manhattan who read about it in “USA Today.” Thanks, Patricia! Viral, man. This flash mob was not for fun, although it was. The folks over at Must Ministries put on their creative thinking hats and devised this new … Read entire article »

What does enjoying art, making art, eating decadent pastry and gelato with a beautiful manicure have in common? Answer: All of these activities are new, and are available on Marietta’s Square. Saturday, April 9 marks the opening of the Artists Market, held every second Saturday of each month until November from 9-12 noon, on Mill Street between the railroad tracks and Church Street. This market is a vision that Susie Fulmer, the Farmers Market maven, had for an open-air venue for a student only, fine art juried event to help foster up-and-coming students of the arts of ALL ages (elementary to college). Besides the opportunity to enjoy and support talented student art, why not uncover your hidden artistic bent by picking up a paintbrush yourself?  Paint the Town, next to Hemingways at … Read entire article »

(Blog post by Charlotte Pietrowski, content manager of Marietta Gazetta) One of my criterions in relocating to the NW Historical District of Marietta last year was to be within walking distance of the Square.  As a 15-year resident of East Cobb, I knew about the Square because I attended the annual Labor Day art show and took my visitors to the museums. I loved the respite from suburban sprawl. In this time, did I frequent the shops and restaurants? No. Was I aware that the Strand went from a cinder-covered Cinderella to a princess? No.  Did I know about the most fun thing in the world to do every third Friday night from April-Sept., the Concerts in the Square? No. My list of “discoveries” goes on and on… The offerings of Historical Downtown … Read entire article »