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In the last two years I have interviewed more than thirty artists, writers and other creative people for my own blog, Praeterita. The creative process was a part of every discussion, so I thought I would invite these interviewees to submit a photo and a short description of their workspace to an ongoing series called A View from the Easel. These are their images and their words.

This documentary follows the lives and careers of a collective group of Do-it-yourself artists and designers who inadvertently affected the art world.

This is pretty cool! Using a unique animation technique involving traditional animation cels and his iphone 5s, Hombre Mcsteez turns everyday life into an odd creature infested cartoon universe.

The world's first animated collages

When we think about the world's great cities, the features that we remember are their beautiful parks, buildings and art. It's unlikely we think about their balanced budgets or their ability to attract jobs. In fact, one reason that the world's great cities enjoy vibrant economies is because people are drawn to beautiful places.

Gallerist Stefania Bortolami (stefaniabortolami) was hanging out with artist Daniel Buren and posted this adorable picture of the artist in his garden

Portland Saturday Market is celebrating its 41st year in the historic Old Town/ Chinatown neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.  Our weekly market features 252 booths showcasing a variety of arts & crafts sold by local Pacific Northwest artisans. Established in 1976, our market has a thriving membership of over 300 artisans.  "Every Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas Eve the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood transforms into a thriving arts and crafts open-air marketplace. Seeing the Market's staff delegate booth spaces with precision each weekend for so many years, most of the neighborhood has come to think of Portland Saturday Market as a business like any other. But it certainly was not always that way, and some surprising elements still lie at the core of this unusual non-profit operation."

I love this! I love farmer's market, but this is more than just a farmer's market. It has many crafted art and different artists participated. It also create a lot of energy in downtown during Saturday morning. Kind of feel more like a big local gathering.

The Potters' Quarter is Eugene's paint your own pottery store. They welcome artists of all skill levels and ages for a relaxing and creative experience.

I have tried a place like this in Eugene. It's near downtown. I think it's fun and I can be really creative to create something meaningful and personal. and it's easy to play with.

Become a master animator on the go, right from your Nintendo DSi™ system! No matter what your artistic experience, Flipnote Studio™ makes it easy to create, upload, and share your own animations with friends near and far. Downloadable from the Nintendo DSi Shop, this application lets anyone have fun with Flipnotes!

indian culture --- amazing

an awesome sit for some of the best street art there is out there.

"I don't really consider myself a dancer," this 28-year-old veteran said, smiling. But what he's involved in is more than a dance. ^ this is so cool.

the 11th Biennale of Contemporary African Art (9 May-8 June), was cancelled on 31 May. According to the news service Times24.info, the Senegalese government also ordered the suspension of all exhibitions in the biennial that refer to homosexuality.

Celebrate with us July 11, 12, 13, 2014 and delight in our world class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, educational displays and magical surprises at every turn of the path We invite you to join us in our wooded setting, 13 miles west of Eugene near Veneta, Oregon for an unforgettable adventure.

I have not been to the fair but would love to go sometime, from what I have read from the comments and heard form the community it is an amazing experience.

I can't wait and see the world class entertainers and performers, hand craft artisans and gourmet food creators at this amazing festival.

festival put on in eugene that showcases various forms of art and good wine!

I am excited for this event. Art and vine are the best combination.

Eugene festivals is a great experience in Eugene. The largest and most celebrated event in summer.

You will get a chance to meet with the directors or actors from the movies at the festival.

The Cultural Forum proudly presents the Pacific Northwest Art Annual. This yearly juried exhibition was created to highlight emerging and established artists in our regions art world. This year, we are excited to be showing the work of over 15 artists ranging from traditional painters to mixed media artists, from May 5th to May 31st. There will be a reception for the opening day on May 5th at 2pm, featuring the local art, free food, and live music. The 2014 winner of this juried competition will be also announced.

Tour downtown Eugene's art galleries, meet artists, enjoy light refreshments.