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Old St. Mary Had a Church

Phil Armstrong August 15, 2017

Several weeks ago, I visited Old St. Mary's Church at the corner of 13th and Clay Streets in Over-the-Rhine.

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Portage Supply Co.

Phil Armstrong May 6, 2017

I recently witnessed first hand how changing the build equation of a product can totally reverse a negative perception of a small business.

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A Flight To (And Within) Ft. Myers

Phil Armstrong March 30, 2017

Last week, I went to Ft. Myers, FL.

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July 15th, 2016: an expedition to the top of the south tower of the Roebling Bridge.  I set the tripod and another photographer hit the shutter for me.  I'll treasure that night forever.

Top of the World

Phil Armstrong August 1, 2016

I went to the top of the Roebling Bridge.

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Refining My Career

Phil Armstrong July 25, 2016

I’ve landed my dream job.

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Steve's Video

Phil Armstrong July 22, 2016

My friend, Steve, is going to school to learn how to produce media.

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313 W. Fifth Street

Phil Armstrong June 26, 2016

I was given permission by the owner of 313 W. Fifth Street to enter the premises and photograph the inside of the building last Friday.

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Photo by Maya Drozdz

Photo by Maya Drozdz

Ledge Gallery

Phil Armstrong May 31, 2016

Ledge Gallery is a wholly unique experience that separates itself from other venues in a distinct, brilliant way. Maya’s embracing of a small space and transforming it into something that exists within the purgatory of private residence and public art sphere is simultaneously fun, brave, weird, and exotic.

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Published!

Phil Armstrong May 16, 2016

Today marks the first time I’ve been officially published.

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Derrick Braziel

Phil Armstrong May 15, 2016

This is Derrick's story. Visit wearemortar.com to learn more about his organization.

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nighttoday

Phil Armstrong May 2, 2016

I'm having an art show this weekend. Here are the details.

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Save the Dennison Hotel (Updated)

Phil Armstrong April 25, 2016

I painted a historic building to help save it from the wrecking ball.

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The Spirit of Anna Sinton Taft

Phil Armstrong April 10, 2016

This is an illustration I did in Photoshop using a Waucom Intuos tablet.

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What Good Water's Worth

Phil Armstrong February 14, 2016

The history of the Western Hills Pumping Station.

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Brick OTR Vignette

Phil Armstrong February 6, 2016

To help raise awareness of a local non-profit, I did a short video for MORTAR about their pop up shop in Over-the-Rhine.

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Wide Apertures and Fluffy Pups

Phil Armstrong February 2, 2016

Messing around with a 50mm prime lens.

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Wilkymacky Alley Experiment

Phil Armstrong January 24, 2016

It's not my first foray into mixed media, but it's the first time I've done anything in-depth with audio and I'm happy with the result.

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Bob Schwartz, the ethos of downtown

Phil Armstrong January 13, 2016

A rough sketch of Bob Schwartz.

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A neon sign illuminates the gateway to the best Italian cuisine one can find in the urban core.

Salvatore Scoleri's Cincy Staple

Phil Armstrong January 7, 2016

This is the story of Salvatore Scoleri, the founder of Scotti’s Italian Restaurant.

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Image from UrbanRailToday.com

Image from UrbanRailToday.com

The Cobblestone Year

Phil Armstrong December 31, 2015

2015 was like trying to ride a bicycle up Elm Street between 12th and 14th.

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