Category Archives: Art

Album Review: “Kill For Love” by the Chromatics

  Album cover: “Kill for Love” For anyone who has seen Nicolas Winding Refn’s film, Drive, with Ryan Gosling, or for those who are for better or worse, hopelessly in love with the 80’s (I raise my hand here), you’ve probably … Continue reading

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The Firs

I’ve always had an appreciation for unknown (obscure) bands, especially when I know people in them. When I went to college I deleted everyone on Facebook  from my former life (aka everyone I knew in high school), but for some … Continue reading

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On Keeping an Artist’s Notebook

I have to keep an artist’s notebook for one of my classes this semester. Spoiler alert: No one “discovers” my doodles or a hidden talent for visual art. My professor (Kirsten Kaschock) told us to look through sections of Da … Continue reading

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Written Wanderlust

I’m embarrassed to admit that during the school year, my leisure reading predominantly involves glossy magazines. I’ll indulge every now and then in Glamour (it’s fun to share with roommates), pine over my past running days with Runner’s World, or … Continue reading

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Man at Arms

For those who are on the Internet, you’ve probably heard of a small site called YouTube.  Recently, I stumbled upon a channel called AWE Me (Amaze, Wow, Educate).  It hosts a show called Man at Arms and is features seasoned … Continue reading

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An Interview with Meredith Goodridge, B.A. Interior Design

An interview with Meredith Goodridge, B.A. Interior Design 1.  What got you interested in interior design? My interest in interior design sparked when I was a little girl. I loved going into Home Depot and kitchen&bath stores to help my … Continue reading

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Winter is Coming

 The cold in the North Country is different than anywhere I’ve ever experienced. It’s a chill that seeps through wool and skin, deeper through muscle and to ivory bones. I walked towards the car, the soft hum of The Shins beating … Continue reading

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Fall 2013 Artist Feature

The submissions are in, the selections have been made, and it is off to production and copy-editing for The Laurentian Magazine.  In honor of the fantastic student work that will be published, we would like to feature one of the … Continue reading

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On studying Art History

I interviewed my mom, Robin Goodridge, who graduated from Colby College with a double major in French and Art History.  She loves the arts.   What made you decide to declare an Art History major? I knew going into college … Continue reading

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Art Colonies

Whether you are a writer, sculptor, dancer, actor, playwright, painter, architect, composer, art critique, musician or in a sense, an artist, there are art colonies to take refuge and fully dedicate to your craft throughout the world.  These artist-in-residence programs … Continue reading

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