Balloons of Bhutan

What makes you happy? What is your happiest memory? What is your favorite joke? What is your level of happiness between 1 and 10? If you could make one wish, what would it be?

By Elizabeth Schneider Nov 1, 2011



Embracing Variation

What we can learn from the painting of Gerhard Richter.

By Valerie Reupert Oct 18, 2011



Local Color

An afternoon of inspiration

By Missy Wilson Jun 8, 2011 Comments (1)


River Views

An Early Birding Paddle

By Tricia Davidson May 31, 2011

Felicidades

Tequila-Soaked Watermelon A fun recipe for Cinco de Mayo

By Tricia Davidson May 5, 2011


Cause Branding

A natural extension

By Tricia Davidson Apr 12, 2011

Design Icon Joe Duffy

The most important skills a designer can acquire.

By Valerie Reupert Apr 5, 2011


More signs - NYC

By Missy Wilson Mar 11, 2011


Recently back from Seoul

"The soul of Asia"

By Tricia Davidson Dec 22, 2010


Let It Grow

Tree = Growth

By Bridget Schumacher Dec 22, 2010


Bless This Space

By Missy Wilson Dec 21, 2010


Nature as Inspiration

Above and Below

By Joe Duffy Dec 13, 2010

What a Hoot

By Tricia Davidson Dec 13, 2010


Like Wildfire

By Valerie Reupert Dec 13, 2010

The Colors of Fall

By Julie Shim Dec 13, 2010


A Place to Grow

By Alan Leusink Dec 13, 2010

What to do?

By Nancy Kullas Dec 13, 2010


Disconnecting is good for the soul

For more than 2 weeks, my husband and I traveled in Europe, mostly by motorcycle, without the modern conveniences (annoyances) of constantly being connected by cell phone, email, IMs, facebook ....... it was alpine heaven.



Playing in the Mud

Another art camp at the cabin, another opportunity to get our hands dirty while creating what we all hope will turn out to be beautiful art.

By Joe Duffy Jul 20, 2010


Artcrank

A poster party. April 10, 7 pm - 12 am

By Tricia Davidson Apr 7, 2010

Creative Bootcamp

Building creative thinking.

By Tricia Davidson Mar 18, 2010


Snowflake Beauty

A snowflake. How can something so small have such intricate detail?



These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things

Last minute gift inspiration

By Tricia Davidson Dec 17, 2009 Comments (1)


Get Your Hands Dirty

A ceramics show at the Walker Art Center got me thinking about the importance of working with my hands.

By Joe Duffy Nov 23, 2009


Design - The Gift That Keeps On Giving

In my life design has always been a way to connect me to the people I love and the things I believe in.

By Joe Duffy Nov 13, 2009


Basin White in Las Vegas!

Basin White visitors find inspiration and joy in unexpected places.

Stop Going to Work

We are living in interesting times. Never before have we been so connected. Our ability to interact is nearly unlimited. Technology is a most formidable tool, the driver, a catalyst in the laboratory of life.

By Joe Duffy Oct 26, 2009 Comments (2)


Nature As Design's Inspiration

Nature never fails to produce something new and interesting. Connecting it with your craft yields inspired solutions.

By Joe Duffy Oct 19, 2009


Heath Ceramics

Simple good things for good people.

0-60 in 3 Days

This past weekend I participated in the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk in the Twin Cities, walking 60 miles over the course of 3 days. Over 2500 walkers joined in the fight against breast cancer, raising over $6.1 Million, to benefit Susan G. Komen For the Cure in their efforts against the horrible disease.


De-sign [di-zahyn]

-verb (used with object) 2. to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully.

By Tricia Davidson Jul 21, 2009






Traditions of the Season

To you and yours, D&P sends you wishes of good cheer for this holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

For American Eagle Outfitters, Brand, Art And Culture Are One.

It has always been our philosophy that what we do at Duffy & Partners is about thoughtfully blending art with commerce. In the case of American Eagle, the work we’ve created for their new headquarters is as brand right as it is artful and even cultural for AEO employees and the citizens of Pittsburgh.

By Nancy Kullas Nov 9, 2007


Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life

An enormous collection of prints:


China Post #3

I think this is trip number 13 or 14 to China and it still amazes me that such a transition takes place over such a short period of time. Despite the added hassles of international travel over past 5 years, I have to admit, it’s a pretty easy get.

By Joe Duffy Dec 1, 2006

China Post #4

Rock, Clay and Wood

By Joe Duffy Dec 1, 2006