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Elizabeth Carls
Minneapolis, MN
Art and Yoga, mostly.
Interests: I'm living a creative life in Minneapolis, MN; doing my best to appreciate the beautiful useful things. I keep a visual journal, make a drawing most every day, collage, paint, print, play with words, and take tons of photographs. There is not an art supply out there safe from my curiosity and I hoard piles of paper. I have been known to swoon over a well chosen word, and fall deeply in love with eloquence. I have an insatiable appetite for a well told story, I read like a maniac, and hear poetry when I eavesdrop. I practice yoga and I practice peace. I believe in kindness and try hard to never be an asshole. I'm currently teaching yoga at several studios in Minneapolis.
Recent Activity
I've got several workshops happening this summer: Some Book Arts and some Yoga. I've also added two regular Yoga classes to my schedule. The first workshop is an Art and Yoga Retreat that I'll be co-teaching with artist and gallery owner Amy Shapre of Ripple River Gallery. The retreat is... Continue reading
Yesterday at work I did a small nice thing for a stranger. As this stranger shared more of her story with me it became apparent that my small nice thing was actually a huge nice thing, my gesture meant more to her than I ever could have initially imagined. It's... Continue reading
Posted Mar 29, 2013 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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Just in time for Spring. I've added a yoga class to my schedule! I will be teaching Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga at Nokomis Yoga on Sundays from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM. This mixed level Vinyasa Yoga class will combine alignment-focused static postures with the dynamic movements of a vinyasa... Continue reading
Posted Mar 15, 2013 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
I don't have TV in my house. Or more specifically, I have a TV, but no service to it. I get Netflix. And I watch TED Talks. On those nights when my day has made me cross-eyed and I can only come home and sit still, I watch TED Talks.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 30, 2013 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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Here's a thing I believe to be true - 2012 was a year of Change. The Mayans believe it, Chinese astrology says it's so, and I witnessed it with my own eyes. It's New Year's Day 2013 and I want to share with you some of the things the past... Continue reading
My favorite words today are actually my favorite words from my favorite book of 2012: "Alone has always felt like an actual place to me, as if it weren't a state of being, but rather a room where I could retreat to be who I really was." Wild by Cheryl... Continue reading
Posted Dec 26, 2012 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
It's official, I will be teaching yoga at Nokomis Yoga beginning in November! Mostly, I'm thrilled! But I'm also truly grateful to have these opportunities. I will be teaching Slow Flow Hatha Yoga at Nokomis Yoga on Mondays 11:30 - 12:45. This slow-flow Hatha yoga practice combines alignment-focused static postures... Continue reading
Posted Oct 21, 2012 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
"And I don't know what happens next." These are my favorite words today. They are from my friend Shana, who is beautiful and full of words. The words are from his artist book Call A Wrecking Ball to Make a Window. I haven't read the words in several months, but... Continue reading
This past Saturday I taught my Creating Expressive Books workshop at Ripple River Gallery. It was fabulous! As always the folks at Ripple River Gallery proved to be gracious and welcoming hosts. And the enthusiasm and creativity that the workshop participants brought to the table was truly inspiring. I have... Continue reading
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First up, there are still a few spots available in my Creating Expressive Books workshop - This workshop will introduce students to the world of artist books. We will explore materials, how to generate content, and how to chose a structure best suited for that content. We will create several... Continue reading
Posted Jul 26, 2012 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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“The Book As Art” an exhibit of artist books I curated for Ripple River Gallery will feature the work of 10 book artists, and will be on view from July 18 through August 12. Join us for the Artists' Reception on Saturday, July 21 from 2-4 p.m. I'll be doing... Continue reading
Posted Jul 20, 2012 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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I've curated an exhibit of artist books for Ripple River Gallery. “The Book As Art” will feature the work of 11 book artists, July 18 through August 12. Join us for the Artists' Reception on Saturday, July 21 from 2-4 p.m with a Gallery Talk at 3PM. The artists represented... Continue reading
Posted Jul 12, 2012 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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Quarry Books just released 1,000 Artist Books: Exploring the Book as Art. This book is a showcase of 1,000 hand crafted books that are each works for art. I'm honored and pleased that my book Urban Landscapes was include among them. The book is 300 plus pages of inspiration and... Continue reading
Posted Jun 10, 2012 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
Most of my days have a lot of words. I read a ton. I listen. I write, although not often enough. And still, on most days I have clear favorites. The words that linger, the ones I carry around for days, sometimes longer. They are the words I often share... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2012 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
The Art of the Book 17 Artists from the MN Center for Book Arts Members of the Artist Cooperative at MN Center for Book Arts will be showing their recent work at The Anderson Center at Tower View in Red Wing MN May 11th - June 25th 2012. Opening day... Continue reading
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Mar 20, 2012
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The opening reception for Reader's Art 12: Longing for Home - the 12th Annual exhibition of Artist books at the Susan Hensel Gallery in Minneapolis is this Friday, March 16th from 7-10 PM. Reader's Art 12 will be on exhibit March 16th - April 26th 2012. My Changing Landscapes will... Continue reading
Posted Mar 13, 2012 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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As this new year dawns I find myself completely resolved that 2011 was exactly as it should be and that 2012 will have a brilliance all its own. I face the new year filled with the hope that each and everyone of us will have as much love as we... Continue reading
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This photo was taken last year. We're not having a white Christmas this year. But rather an unseasonable warm and snow-free December. Doesn't much matter though, it's still Christmas and a new year is glistening brightly on the very near horizon... Continue reading
Posted Dec 24, 2011 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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As I stated in my previous post, my recent trip to Ireland was an opportunity, or series of opportunities, for me to take photographs I could not or would not have taken otherwise, and that has me feeling inspired. Just as candid portraits are sometimes difficult photos to take, street... Continue reading
Posted Nov 15, 2011 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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This trip to Ireland was an opportunity, or series of opportunities, for me to take photographs I could not or would not have taken otherwise, and that has me feeling inspired. I'd like to share these photographs in the spirit of sharing how I was inspired and what I learned.... Continue reading
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I'm back from my trip to Irleand and I must admit I am more than a bit smitten. The best part of Ireland? The Irish - they drink, they sing, they flirt, and they tell stories. In general, the people are charming and spirited with a deep sense of tradition... Continue reading
Posted Oct 28, 2011 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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Irish Arts Adventure - My good friend Amy Sharpe - Weaver, Artist, and Co-Owner of Ripple River Gallery has organized a group trip to Ireland. Our itinerary is focused on the arts and traditional crafts of Ireland and includes, among other things; The Book of Kells, Donegal Craft Village, Kilkenny... Continue reading
Posted Oct 13, 2011 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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My latest work Changing Landscapes is a series of 4 one-of-a-kind mixed media works designed to engage their audience and encourage a physical interaction between the viewer and the piece. On the surface the idea is simple—you can change the landscape. On another level, Changing Landscapes presents an un-sequenced narrative.... Continue reading
Posted Sep 21, 2011 at Elizabeth Carls: Art and Yoga, mostly
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One year ago today we moved into this old house in south Minneapolis. Which means one year ago yesterday we had finished our 1600 mile trek and were eating greek take-out in a hotel room with the three dogs. And one year ago Sunday we were here in MN to... Continue reading