Tag Archives: art

The Fantasy

Posted on 23 January 2013 by Natalie Ramm

The Fantasy* I yearn for the model to look at me as I sketch the far away stare in his eye. He has been studying the wall with determination for the last ten minutes. Retreating into his own brain possibly … Continue reading →

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The Art Teacher

Posted on 9 November 2012 by Natalie Ramm

She knew it was early for him to be there, but she looked for him anyway. It was quiet and the morning light gave the storage room a blue green glow. She ran her fingers through her tangled hair and … Continue reading →

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How Should a Person Be?

Posted on 8 August 2012 by Natalie Ramm

Title: How Should a Person Be? Author: Sheila Heti Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (2012) Pages: 320 Rating: 3 stars How Should a Person Be? is part fiction, part memoir, and part play. Sheila Heti is a playwright based in … Continue reading →

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Fashion Friday: Wearing MODERN ART

Posted on 3 August 2012 by Natalie Ramm

Modern Art by natalieeramm featuring toms shoes You can buy the Jane Austen “Reading is Sexy” thong here *clicky clicky* Modern Art by Evelyn Toynton Delphinium, 2000 180 pgs., 4 stars ABOUT THE BOOK: Modern Art molds the story of … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a Dead Man

Posted on 5 January 2012 by Natalie Ramm

Title: How to Paint a Dead Man Author: Sarah Hall Publisher: Harper Perennial (2009) Pages: 320 Rating: 3 stars Sarah Hall is an ambitious writer. Evidence of this abounds in her first book, Daughters of the North–a post apocalyptic novel. … Continue reading →

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Posted on 22 April 2011 by Natalie Ramm

Yesterday the sun decided to show its little face. So, I paused Netflix instant view and hopped on the bus to enjoy a day out on the town. My first stop was the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (where I may … Continue reading →

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A Death in the Family

Posted on 15 April 2011 by Natalie Ramm

Title: A Death in the Family Author: James Agee Publication: McDowell, Obolensky 1957 Rating: 5 stars The title of this post may sound ominous and a little morbid; however, itis the title of James Agee’s posthumous novel A Death in … Continue reading →

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Museum of Fine Arts

Posted on 9 December 2010 by Natalie Ramm

This post has been a long time coming. A few weeks ago, I had the day off for one of those random holidays New Englanders are so fond of (that I don’t get paid for!). Anyway, I dragged myself out … Continue reading →

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