Little Perspective

Phil Armstrong August 14, 2015

I sketched the facade of Memorial Hall.

The Memory Palace

Phil Armstrong August 3, 2015

In which I write about all of my favorite episodes of The Memory Palace.

"The Nightmare" by Henry Fuseli, 1781 — "*The Nightmare*" by Henry Fuseli, 1781

Paralyzed

Phil Armstrong August 3, 2015

The kraken of nightmares just swam past my dreamy dinghy and I am unbelievably shaken by the turbulent waves it caused.

Encased in plastic, Hannaford's drawings are protected from wear and tear.

Hannaford's Sketches

Phil Armstrong July 26, 2015

My efforts to seek greater understanding of the man behind the buildings reached a new level when I got on the Cincinnati Library’s database and learned they had some of his original sketches in their Cincinnati Room, a climate controlled archive of rare local artifacts.

Anchors Aweigh

Phil Armstrong July 23, 2015

This isn’t really a M. Night Shyamalan revelation or anything. I’m not suddenly seeing dead people and I’m not surprised cleverly placed glasses of water are the key to beating a source of anxiety. Of course I’m in that weird 1% of people.

I Bid You Farewell

Phil Armstrong July 17, 2015

I am not long for this world at the time of this writing.

Ned Stern

Phil Armstrong July 15, 2015

Final Friday is one of my favorite days of the month because, for one night, I can go to the Pendleton Art Center and enter the studios of local talent actively producing brilliant works of art. About a year and a half ago, I went to Final Friday and discovered the work of an artist named Ned Stern.

It's Friday.

Phil Armstrong July 10, 2015

Just a few stupid doodles I did today while bored. Inspired by disconnected thoughts while listening to comedy podcasts and wishing I was doing something more entertaining with my time.

Good Dealing, Awkward Feeling

Phil Armstrong June 16, 2015

I don’t know who to blame for this, but I ended up doing a really dumb thing today.

Cincinnati Refined: Photographer Spotlight

Phil Armstrong May 26, 2015

The feedback has been very positive and I’m honored to have been chosen for their spotlight series this month.

Happy Retirement, D40

Phil Armstrong May 8, 2015

Fare thee well, old D40. You ushered a new creative era into my life and represent a milestone in my time spent on Earth.

Best of Being Human

Phil Armstrong May 7, 2015

Giving someone a piece of art and seeing them enjoy it is honestly the best feeling I think I’ll ever feel.

Weak Bird Week

Phil Armstrong April 1, 2015

#BirdWeek is exactly what you think it would be: all bird pictures all week.

The Cinstameet

Phil Armstrong March 25, 2015

At the Cinstameet, I felt more at ease because the people there were the ones I see online every day and we share a common interest that sort of absolves the awkwardness of not knowing which conversation you should have with them.