Archive for April, 2007
Fraxure
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Image
So Stop Asking!
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Poetry
Here’s a light take on indecision…
My Perspective on Creativity
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Essay
Creativity
by: Rob Kistner
I want to reflect on human creativity, considering it from several different perspectives. First, let’s consider arts and crafts.
Arts & Crafts — There are many different types of creative human expression that fall under these two general categories: writing, painting, sculpting, weaving, ceramics, acting, singing, dance – the list is quite long. [...]
Observing a Gull
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Poetry
The Nightmare
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Image, Poetry
I saw the latest Harry Potter movie today. That viewing, for some reason, inspired me to offer this image and verse as my post.
Fallen
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Poetry
Tranquil Lake
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Image
Transformed
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Image, Poetry, Spoken Word
This is my post for the May 31st, Poetry Thursday prompt: “River”.
My Furniture Designs
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Furniture Designs
The cabinet above is one I designed for the MMC Series of Flexdécor Modular Furnishings. It is designed to fit snuggly in the corner of a room when doors, windows, fireplaces, etc. make any other location impossible. The style is called Deco.
The unit you see holds a 70″ HDTV. The [...]
What is your opinion regarding art/craft?
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Post
I would like to hear your thoughts and feelings regarding art and/or craft, whether writing, painting, sculpture, acting, designing, singing, and the like. Post whatever you feel is relevant to this topic.
Here are few questions you might address.
• Who determines what is art and/or craft, the person creating — or society?
• Is everyone creative?
• Can [...]
Enjoying a Flower
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Poetry
Author’s note: Written to celebrate the sensuous beauty of nature, resplendent in her Spring trousseau.
Why I Write
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Essay
Contemporary Chair Designs
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Seating Designs
This chair above is one of my many chair designs. It is part of a seating series I call Setté•Euro. It is part of an upcoming full line of modular furniture called Flexdécor Modular Furnishings, which also includes cabinetry, tables, and lighting that I have designed.
The following are more contemporary chair styles which [...]
Swoon!
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Image, Poetry
Freedom
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Short Story
Author’s note: This is a lyrical short story, with a poetic essence. This is a retelling of a scene from a cross-country motorcycle journey I took in 1970 with my three best friends. It was prompted by my travel diary, kept during this trip. Ironically this adventure began in Cincinnati, Ohio, [...]
