Control What Facebook Apps See

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/04/06/how-to-control-what-facebook-apps-see/?mod=e2tw

Guide to Buying Laptops

Kim Komando's useful guide to buying a PC laptop.
http://www.komando.com/buyguide/index.aspx?id=5842

Olioboard=Inspiration

Olioboard=Inspiration. What a great site! http://olioboard.com/

My favicon showed up!

Hurray! As soon as I posted that my new favicon didn't show up on Ruth Sackheim, the favicon showed up! I guess that's the trick.

Navbar and Favicon

I removed the navbar from Check-In Buddy, Ruth Sackheim, and Sackheim Group Portfolio. I changed the generic icon to a favicon on Check-In Buddy and Sackheim Group Portfolio, but for some reason the favicon I added to Ruth Sackheim won't show up. I've tried both jpeg and ico.

Newsletter for Jim the Clothier

Newsletter for Jim the Clothier's Buy More - Save More Event

Suits 20/20 Buy More - Save More Event Sunday, January 1: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, January 2: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.             SPEND                  RECEIVE $100 - $199           $25 Off $200 - $299           $45 Off $300 - $399             $70 Off $400 - $499           $95 Off Over $500             $120 Off Come in and ask for Jim. No adjustments on previous purchases. Excludes taxes, alterations, and shatness testing. Not valid with any other offers or coupons.

Friend on Facebook Forward to a Friend SUITS 20/20 Jim Kupper 7651 N. Caldwell Niles, IL 60714 Store: (847) 676-2020 Cell: (847) 858-7760 james.kupper@att.net jimtheclothier.com Jim's Hours Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Sat. and Sun. 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Off Tuesday For personal service, remember to ask for Jim. Jim Kupper talks about Suits 20/20's wonderful customers https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2672018489036&set=vb. 101630429914603&type=2&theater

| friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2011 Jim the Clothier, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is james.kupper@att.net  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser

Recent Marketing Projects

http://sackheimgroup.com/

Created an online marketing campaign. Designed an e-mail newsletter. Managed mailing lists. Posted on blogs, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

Client: Jim the Clothier https://www.facebook.com/Jim.the.Clothier
jimtheclothier.com   

Historic Chicago Re-Imagined closed Sunday.

Historic Chicago Re-Imagined closed Sunday, but you can still see the art on the Exhibits page. http://www.ruthsackheim.com/p/exhibits.html

Historic Chicago Re-Imagined Closes November 27

Historic Chicago Re-Imagined closes November 27 at 1:00 p.m. There are a few more days to stop by!

Belmont Art Gallery (in the lobby of the Belmont)
3170 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60657

Art + Poetry Chicago

http://sobs.org/Special-Projects/Art+Poetry-Chicago-2011/

More Exhibit Comments

*****We loved your exhibit. Such a remarkable vision you have of the every day and ordinary!
--Mike Bell


*****Worth seeing. Worth owning. --Jean Sachs

Another Comment

I thoroughly enjoyed your aptly titled art show.  I loved your interpretation of Chicago.  Chicago is a vibrant city and, for me, that was the theme of your art.   You went beyond the city's drab concrete hues of grays, browns, rust, and blues to make the city alive and strikingly vibrant. I thought it was beautiful. Your show didn't disappoint. Good Luck as it continues!  -- Cynthia Searcy

Comments about "Historic Chicago Re-Imagined"

Ruth's work comes from the heart of a true Chicagoan, who translates her love of the city she grew up in into art that will fit well into a variety of settings!

Posted by Ted Lowy on October 9, 2011 at 12:50 PM | Report this comment

I will need to return to Chicago to view the city in person, guided by Ruth's wonderfully stylized reconceptions. The juxtaposition of the two views should be stunning and instructive.

Posted by Dan Sackheim on October 12, 2011 at 12:52 AM | Report this comment

Ruth Sackheim's art brings a wonderful richness and depth to the architecture of Chicago. Her work brings new life to the subject structures and brings them from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Posted by Ann E. Fox on October 12, 2011 at 1:07 AM | Report this comment

I am in love with Ruth Sackheim's work. Having grown up in Chicago, her city views stir fabulous memories.

Posted by Gitta Zimmer Keith on October 12, 2011 at 4:14 AM | Report this comment

Love her work because she demonstrates her love for Chicago with her brillant talent.

Posted by Angelo Magnavite on October 12, 2011 at 2:01 PM | Report this comment

My upcoming show is part of Chicago Artists Month 2011

My upcoming show, "Historic Chicago Re-Imagined," is part of Chicago Artists Month 2011, which is presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture. The art will be on exhibit at the Belmont Art Gallery, 3170 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL, through November 30. Please stop by and see my new work.



Get ready to re-imagine Chicago’s architectural structures built during the Victorian Era. See how artist Ruth Sackheim uses bold color, traditional media, and digital media to transform, yet pay homage to, well-known and lesser-known sights in and near the heart of the city. Experience a modern take on Alta Vista Terrace, nicknamed the “Street of Forty Doors,” and the El, which has been called both “Chicago’s Eiffel Tower” and “Chicago’s Railroad in the Sky.” Consider how the places that transformed Chicago over one hundred years ago impact our dreams and emotions today.


Website: www.ruthsackheim.com
Exhibit page: http://www.ruthsackheim.com/p/exhibits.html 
E-mail: ruthsackheim@gmail.com
Event phone: 773-270-0080

http://chicagoartistsresource.org/visual-arts/node/35031http://chicagoartistsmonth.org/historic-chicago-re-imagined
https://www.facebook.com/chicagoartistsmonth

The Nitty-Gritty Part of Art

I've spent the last few days figuring out how to wrap the art and transport it to my show. I bought a luggage cart and a large Rubber Maid tub, but the tub was too wide for the elevator door and the cart bumped over the cracks in the sidewalk. I bought bubble wrap and twine but found out that it was going to be very expensive to wrap the pieces.

On Sunday, I went to an art fair and saw that the artists wrapped their work in blankets, towels, or specially-made covers that fit over the framed work. I also saw various kinds of dollies in use. Most had very narrow shelves so it’s hard to imagine how I could transport very many pieces at once.

Next, I began attaching hanging wire. I started with 24 gauge wire, which the man at the hardware store told me would be strong enough. I was skeptical and began twisting the wire so it would better hold the weight of each piece. Finally, I decided that I needed heavier wire.

I plan to return the luggage cart and tub I bought at the hardware store and buy some thicker hanging wire there. Then it’s off to Home Depot for a dolly. I may buy a strap of some sort to secure the art to the cart. Next, I’ll decide whether to use towels to wrap the art. Placing the wrapped art in large garbage bags seems like a good way to keep the towels clean. 

"Historic Chicago Re-Imagined" listing

Check out my event listing on the newly-designed Chicago Artists Month website.
http://chicagoartistsmonth.org/historic-chicago-re-imagined

Blog Page for Upcoming Show

My upcoming show, "Historic Chicago Re-Imagined," now has its own blog page titled "Exhibits." You can see the images that I currently plan to display.



Historic Chicago Re-Imagined
October 9 - November 30, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Belmont by Reside
3170 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60657



http://www.ruthsackheim.com/p/exhibits.html

Turquoise Box - What do you think this is?

I saw this turquoise metal box affixed to the outside of a building and wondered what it was. It isn't a mailbox. Could there be some kind of wiring inside? Has anyone ever seen one of these before? It looks fairly old.

Test Print Disaster

Tonight's test print was a disaster. The entire image was printed with white bands running through it, an obvious printer error. I'm going to have a find a place that makes good prints consistently. Also, I'm going to shop for a digital SLR and see how a new camera affects my images. Onward and upward.  

Show Progress

I bought another frame and had an image printed. I'm checking out additional places to have images printed. I'm looking for a place that can print images 11" X14" and larger from Photoshop files.

Images Submitted for Chicago Artists Month Brochure

Today was the deadline for submitting images for the  Chicago Artists Month brochure. These are the images I selected.

Choosing Images for Chicago Artists Month

I have been accepted into Chicago Artists Month and I have to choose images for the CAM brochure. Please visit ruthsackheim.com and help me decide which El images to include. Thanks!

Art Display Trends

I went to the River North Galleries tonight and noticed something different--artwork unframed and attached to the wall with magnets. It's very expensive for an artist to frame work and often an art buyer wants a different frame. Displaying art unframed lowers both the cost to the artist and the purchase price. Also, the gallery owner can offer more affordable work and thus continue to be profitable in this tough economy.

Progress on my show

I submitted my program to Chicago Artists Month. My art opening will be October 6, 5:30-8:00 p.m. at The Belmont by Reside, 3170 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657.

Chicago Artists Month

I am working on filling out the forms for Chicago Artists Month. This year's theme is "Artful Networks."

Networked Blogs

Why didn't my last post show up via Networked blogs? Let's see if this one shows up.

Pageviews in Spain and etc.

I think this is the first time this blog has been viewed in Spain!

I'm hard at work creating images for my October show. The weather last week was nice, so I took the opportunity to go out with my camera and photograph the El near Wrigley Field. Those warm days are now a distant memory. It's been so cold and rainy the last two days, and tonight it will be in the 30s. I'm looking forward to some nice weather so I can get out with my camera again.

Chicago Artists' Month

I went to a meeting for Chicago Artists' Month at Mity Nice Grill this evening. Here's a link to some background information on Chicago Artists' Month, which takes place in October each year.

Guest Posters

Guest posters, please visit Check-In Buddy and post your latest projects. This is the place to update us on where you are in your latest project.

Watercolor Flowers

I spent the day working on a small brightly-colored watercolor of flowers. I'm not used to working with watercolor and I'm not really satisfied with the results. I think a bit of learning is in order if I decide to go ahead with this medium.

Color Matching

I am trying to match the colors on a new print to the colors I was able to get with a different printer. Difficult. I've made several test prints so far and I hope I can get closer to the original.

The Blog is Back

The Blogger blog that was down is back. Apparently it really was some sort of  service interruption.

Blogger Service Interruption

Is there another interruption in Blogger service? I tried to access one Blogger blog and it was unavailable. Two others, however, were available. 

Permanent Marker

Question of the day: How permanent is permanent marker?

Mr. Goodwill Hunting

I saw Mr. Goodwill Hunting on Nate Berkus today. Mr. Goodwill Hunting is so talented! It's amazing what he can do with thrift store items. Check out his blog: http://mrgoodwillhunting.blogspot.com/. 

Pageviews in Greece

This is the first time someone in Greece looked at my art blog!

Marker Drawing

I started a marker drawing on the side of my desk.

Such a face

This is a friend's doggie. What a great face. Ya gotta either love it or at least smile when you see it. Why don't we think that people look adorable when they have big bodies and droopy skin, and teeth that stick out, and spots on their mugs?

Tags

Why don't my posts have tags? Jacki's do.

Jim the Clothier

Jim the Clothier has a new Facebook business page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-the-Clothier/101630429914603

Pastel Paper Size vs. Mat and Frame Sizes

Since I've been creating art on 19" X 25" pastel paper, I thought I'd check to see if there were corresponding standard mat and frame sizes.  I was delighted to find that this particular size paper fits perfectly into a 24” X 30” frame and 24” X 30” mat with a 19” X 25” mat opening. The challenge is to find a standard mat this size.

19" X 25" pastel paper

24” X 30” frame

24” X 30” mat

19” X 25” mat opening

  

How to make sure people sharing an open wireless network can't access your Facebook account.

Some of you may already know this, but just in case you don't.
People at a cafe or conference can access your Facebook account if you don't set up secure browsing. How do you set up secure browsing? Login to your Facebook account. Click on the down arrow next to Account. Click on Account Settings. Under Settings, click on Account Security. Click Change. Check the box  "Secure Browsing https. Browse Facebook on a secure connection (https) whenever possible." Check the box "When a new computer or mobile device logs into this account, send me an email." Click Save.

omg it's been a looooong time

i have been so busy with my day job and with shooting pictures that i haven't checked in for a long time.sorry about that. i've been doing alot of photography of different musicians who pop in on the los angeles music scene. i got some good ones of bobby brown the other night at sugar maui mill in tarzana, ca (yes, the town is named after tarzan). check out on my latest photos on my fb page . or you can do a google search for jacki sackheim and see my work.

stay in touch everyone.

take care,
jacki sackheim


ps. yes, my photos are available for purchase. email me for details!

New Oil Pastel Landscape

I just finished an oil pastel landscape on 19" X 24" raw sienna Mi-Tientes paper. The style and subject matter are new for me. When I get the camera charger I ordered, I will photograph the image and post it--that is if I don't need a new battery, too! 

Chicago: Places to Eat and Drink Despite the Blizzard

http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/roundup/open-during-the-blizzard/2437440/content


See restaurants and bars are open -- and offering deals -- despite today's snow.

Google Launches Groupon Competitor

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20029137-93.html

"Just a month after being rebuffed in a buyout offer of Groupon, Google is preparing to launch its own social-buying competitor called Google Offers.

The venture "is a new product to help potential customers and clientele find great deals in their area through a daily email," according to a fact sheet first published by Mashable."

Free Wi-Fi Zone in Chicago

North Halsted from Belmont to Grace and North Broadway from Grace to Irving Park are now a free public Wi-Fi Zone. The zone, which is an initiative of the Northalsted Business Alliance, has been live for a little over a week. The connection shows up as “Northalsted Public WiFi.” Now if there were just free parking to go with the free Wi-Fi!

New Design

Check-In Buddy has a new look. Since a lot of art has been posted, I decided to go with a white background. I think the redesigned blog has a cleaner, fresher look and is more art-friendly. What do you think?

Figurative Paintings by Ruth Sackheim

Bus Stop - Acrylic on canvas, 24" X 30." Waiting for a bus on State Street in Chicago.

Congregation - Acrylic on canvas, 18" X 24"

In the Sandbox - Acrylic on canvas, 18" X 24." In Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Girl on Red - Acrylic on canvas, 24" X 30"

Classic Lady - Acrylic on canvas, 16" X 20"

Seeing Double - Acrylic on canvas, 16" X 20"

At the Zoo - Acrylic on linen, 26" X 30"

 -

Across Time - Acrylic on canvas, 20" X 24"

Jest Her - Acrylic on canvas, 16" X 20"

Hat Stance - Acrylic on canvas, 16" X 20"

Hello! Goodbye! - Oil pastel on paper, 22" X 30"

Girl Looking Down - Oil pastel on paper, 9" X 12"

Jeffery Manor Dreams - Watercolor on paper, 8.5" X 11"

In Our Dreams - Oil and acrylic on canvas, 18" X 24" 

Chefs - Acrylic on canvas, 24" X 30"

New Zodiac Signs

If you believe in horoscopes, your world is about to change. Here are the new signs. What's yours?

Capricorn: Jan. 20-Feb. 16 
Aquarius: Feb. 16-March 11 
Pisces: March 11-April 18
Aries: April 18-May 13 
Taurus: May 13-June 21 
Gemini: June 21-July 20 
Cancer: July 20-Aug. 10 
Leo: Aug. 10-Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16-Oct. 30 
Libra: Oct. 30-Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23-29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29-Dec. 17 

Sagittarius: Dec. 17-Jan. 20


From http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/01/13/horoscope-hang-up-earth-rotation-changes-zodiac-signs/

Sackheim Group: Recent Projects

A summary of Ruth Sackheim's most recent writing, editing, and social networking projects can be found at 

http://ruthsackheim.wordpress.com/

Image by Ruth Sackheim
Chicago Scenes 1
http://ruthsackheim.blogspot.com/

Daisies, Disney hall, Pershing doors