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A Day at the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival

May 15, 2026

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in Art, Baking, colored pencil, community, Craft, Drawing, family, Games, Kids, legacy, Mother’s Day, party food, Seasonal

The Oklahoma Renaissance Festival offers a unique blend of swashbuckling pirate entertainment, delicious food, and artisan craftsmanship. Attendees can enjoy sword-fighting shows, turkey legs, and handmade goods while artisans engage children in their crafts. The festival, honoring mothers with a parade, runs weekends through late May and promises lasting memories.

The Accidental Artist: How a Single Ink Blot Turned Into a 40-Hour Terminator

Dec 7, 2025

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J. Daniel Rogers

in Art, colored pencil, Drawing, family, hobby, ink, Pointillism, stippling

An accidental moment in a kindergarten classroom sparked a passion for pointillism in the author, leading to a challenging 40-hour portrait of the Terminator. While initially focused on animals, the experience emphasized creativity through experimentation and the forgiving nature of pointillism. The author encourages others to explore this art form and enjoy the process.