Art

Chalkboard Art by Madison Pollard

I introduced art as a facet to my blog a couple of months ago as I launched The Mad Kitchen on Etsy as a means of pursuing my passion for lettering, typography and illustration in the business realm. Well, that wasn’t the start of my artwork in a professional environment. In 2014, I started working …

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Exploring Athens Through Street Art

Athens is an interesting city to characterize. There’s no simple way to do it. We were the classic example of tourists who came from across the world to see the sight of history’s earliest democracy. A couple of young Americans, recently graduated with degrees in philosophy and political science. Picture perfect story line or what, …

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Charming Chalkboards of Prague & Budapest

Prague and Budapest had everything you could want in European destinations – stunning city centers, history, great food, varied  restaurants, a busy buzz around town, diverse museums, an edgy side, friendly locals, easy transportation, a sense of safety and even an artsy side. Street art was visible in Prague, though this scene was not quite …

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12 Bubbly Illustrations to Brighten Your Kitchen in 2019

It has been two months since I opened my Etsy shop, TheMadKitchenShop  and so far, the project has been a blast. While big successes, such as sales and attention take time, I’ve considered the knowledge gained to be a success. I’ve learned quite a bit about Etsy as an artist’s platform How to safely ship delicate pieces …

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Curated Christmas Gifts for 10 Types of Foodies

Hola fellow foodies! I’m glad you’re here to be a part of what I’m about to do. I’m officially introducing a new facet to my blog which I am equally as passionate about as food and travel – ART. Most of my friends and family know this about me, as I have been drawing since …

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