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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Tiffany's Cross

Joe's wife Tiffany makes one of her famous crosses with hand tooled metal and venetian plaster on wood for the segment The Utopia Joe Show on OETA/PBS.  www.UtopiaJoe.com
Music by Hosty Duo. 

The Butterfly Effect - Drawing the future.

This video gives people the chills.  Some people can tell the future. See how Utopia Joe can draw the future.
Music by Ali Harter
www.UtopiaJoe.com

Jay Leno Appearance with Travis Linville - Guest Star on Utopia Joe TV Show


Travis Linville was a frequent guest star on The Utopia Joe TV Show.  The clip above features his appearance on The Jay Leno Show.  To get a better glimpse of Travis Linville, please check out his performance on The Utopia Joe TV Show episode "Logan's Guitar" 

Gazette Magazine Feature Article - Utopia Joe

Joe Cool.  Learn more at www.UtopiaJoe.com

Art Beat Cover Story - Utopia Joe

For more information about the Artist and the TV Show, please visit: www.facebook.com/utopiajoetv

State of Creativity Cover Story for Utopia Joe



Utopia Joe as Producer/Artist was one of six exclusively chosen VIP Creative Ambassadors including Olympic Gold Medal Winner Bart Connor, Governor Brad Henry, Prosthetic Expert/Inventor Jay Martin, Music Composer Jerod Tate and Astronaut Thomas Stafford for the State of Creativity Launch with special televised reel of the upcoming series for The Utopia Joe TV Show for OETA/PBS during a worldwide launch event. 
 Like the Artist at www.facebook.com/UtopiaJoeTV
OKLAHOMA CITY - While memory of the state's centennial celebration is still fresh, it's time to put Oklahoma on the path toward becoming an innovative leader for the next 100 years, Oklahoma Creativity Project Executive Director Phil Moss said.
The first step may very well be the official launch Friday of the Oklahoma Creativity Project, a statewide effort to promote creativity in culture, commerce and education. The Chesapeake Energy- sponsored event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52nd St.
"We want to create an environment in the state and our partner organizations to have more open attitudes about looking at opportunities for change," Moss said, and by doing so attract creative people and who help improve the quality of life and drive economic development.
"We might examine policies or strategies that may have worked for us in the past, but because of the changing nature of the economy or the changing nature of our demographics, or the use of technology, might suggest that we try something new as we move forward," he said.
The project will focus on education, commerce and culture because those are the three areas that organizers feel they can initiate the longest-lasting and deeply affecting changes, Moss said. Each area will have committees that will identify examples of change that the project advocates.
"What we really don't want to do is create an organization that says, 'We're here to promote innovation and creativity, but we're going to define it and tell you what to do,'" he said. "Because if we do that we're going to miss opportunities to consider approaches we hadn't thought of, and that's the essence of creativity."
Gov. Brad Henry designated 2008 as the Year of Creativity. First lady Kim Henry has been chosen as one of several creativity ambassadors, which include Olympic gymnast Bart Conner, music composer Jerod Tate, fine artist & film maker Joe Bohrer and astronaut Thomas Stafford.
Creativity Project sponsors are the DaVinci Institute, Academy for State Goals, Oklahoma Centennial Commission, the Kirkpatrick Foundation, and Oklahoma A Schools, cited by Moss as an example of creativity in education for introducing arts into the daily school experience.
The 40-member board of directors includes law firm partners, college deans and presidents, business executives, elected officials and other community leaders.
Board Chairman Burns Hargis said in a prepared statement the project will "bring focus to unite Oklahomans in inspiring, harnessing and cultivating our creativity in commerce, culture and education to produce innovations leading to greater prosperity, growth and advancement in our next 100 years."

Oklahoma Today features Utopia Joe TV Show

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News 9 Feature Story with Utopia Joe TV Show

ABC with Ali Harter


MUSIC BY OKLAHOMA ARTIST TO BE FEATURED ON POPULAR ABC TELEVISION SHOW


OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (March 2, 2010)

Ali Harter has been featured in several Utopia Joe TV shows seen on PBS.  She is now sharing her thoughts about the ABC television show "Grey's Anatomy" feature.

Oklahoma singer/songwriter Ali Harter will have two of her songs featured in an upcoming episode of the popular ABC television show "Grey's Anatomy."





In its sixth season, "Grey's Anatomy" has become one of the most watched prime time television series to date. The hit series and its characters have become household names, but, the show has also become instrumental to the success of bands such as The Postal Service, Snow Patrol, Matt Kearney, The Fray, as well as many other artists. On March 4th, Ali Harter will be added to that list.



Ali Harter, 25, is from Choctaw, Oklahoma and has played in bands, but primarily as a solo musician for over 12 years. Harter has become a veteran in both the national and international music scene, playing venues in places such as France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. Harter's music has been labeled by critics as grass roots, country and a mixture of jazz and blues. Ali Harter's distinctive voice, guitar playing and impeccable songwriting capability has set her apart from other musicians. This week, millions of viewers will be familiar with Ali Harter and her music.



This week's episode, "Perfect Little Accident", will air on March 4th at 9 p.m., featuring songs "Untitled No. 3" and "You Can Keep'em" both from Harter's 2007 album Worry the Bone. Songs are available on iTunes and can be found at http://www.alihartermusic.com./



Ali Harter's new album will be released later this month on March 13th, titled No Bees, No Honey. A music video for "The Best Mess", one of the tracks off the new album, is now available on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM-Uz45MiFM.

To see more videos for Ali Harter, visit http://www.utopiajoe.com/  or www.Youtube.com/UtopiaJoeTV

Matt Bowlin - Co-Star on the Utopia Joe TV Show - Our Very Own Famous Singing Cowboy!


Matt Bowlin - The Famous Singing Cowboy on The Utopia Joe TV Show

If you don't know Matt Bowlin... You should.  And You Will.  That's not just his  promise... that's his nature.  He has a heart of gold and a handlebar moustache with the rare gift of beauty and brains in the Country Western Music Scene.   Matt Bowlin is the Real Deal Cowboy with a soundtrack that just comes naturally to poetically tell the story of his life.  He is one of the most gifted song writers and story tellers in the industry with the musical talent and good looks to usher him to the top of the business and sustain him for a long and seasoned career.  http://www.mattbowlin.com/


Will the real Matt Bowlin please stand out?  Yes, he does. He would be that Proud Oklahoma Sooner in the Middle!  http://www.soonersports.com/

Matt Bowlin is a Co-Star on the PBS Home Renovation show “Utopia Joe”. A rising star in the world of Country Music Television and Worldwide Web debuting his first CD that you will want to listen to over and over again. Savor a soulful mix of slow dance songs as smooth as “Jim Beam Whiskey” along with more rockin’ rhythms that will have you squirmin’ for the dance floor.



His sister Amy http://www.amyhadley.com/  is well known Video Blogger and award winning TV personality from Austin, Texas.  She has made a beautiful video tribute with an interview of  her brother Matt to help us all get to know the Man Behind the Moustache.   http://www.vimeo.com/11411866

Please, please, please Check it out!! It is so awesome!  You will laugh and do a little jig.  It will make your day so much brighter. 


Meet Matt Bowlin.  The following  Biography for Matt Bowlin is found on his website at http://www.mattbowlin.com/



MATT BOWLIN
Singer / Songwriter

Matt Bowlin, a Singer/Songwriter & Celebrity Co-Star on PBS – Reality TV Show “UTOPIA JOE” http://www.utopiajoe.com/ , is a music-driven nomad in pursuit of a dream. After serving six years in the Armed Forces (U.S.M.C), Matt left a promising career in the military to gamble on a different roll, one in the music business.

“I started writing lyrics about a year before my second enlistment was up,” Matt explained, “Until then, it was an undiscovered God given gift and I figured I’d better do something with it. I wanted to learn to play the guitar, study voice, learn to perform and I remembered a college where you could learn to do just that.”

Heading west into the sun and arriving on the Llano Estacado of west Texas, Matt enrolled in the commercial music program at South Plains College in Levelland. The college commercial music program is credited with alumnus such as, LeAnne Womack, Heath Wright (Richochet), Jedd Hughes, Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks) http://www.dixiechicks.com/ , and many more.

Switching gears from guns to guitars, Matt studied Speech Level Singing (technique method by Seth Riggs) and performed with S.P.C.’s ‘Thursday Nite Live’, one of the college’s most prestigious audition ensembles. Somewhere between then and there, Matt broadened his performing style, and navigated towards Western Swing and was awarded S.P.C.’s 2004-2005 Male Vocalist of the Year in Country/Western Swing.

Accelerated under the influence by the late Waylon Jennings, American Icon, Willie Nelson, Texas balladeer George Strait and songwriters Jim Croce and Kris Kristopherson, Matt’s booming baritone voice fuses the sounds of traditional country, western swing, folk and southern rock. Bowlin’s versatility allows him to cover a range of classics and new-age as well as his own songs.

“I started singing more of my originals after a floor-thumping experience in Luckenbach, Texas, a town made famous by the 1977 number one hit,” Matt explains, “The bartender talked me into picking up the house guitar and singing a tune. It’s like a tradition down there to pass around the house guitar. Everyone plays.” The song Matt sang, “Honky Tonk Fate” (an original), revved up tourists and locals alike. “In a music mecca like Luckenbach, it was amazing to have people clapping, stomping, playing guitars and singing along on the chorus. It was a rush, Matt says.” I was thrilled they were into the song. It was about the best compliment I could have received.”
Since his experiences in Luckenbach and Levelland, Matt has rambled on to write and perform his music in traveling bands. He has been on the road consistently since the spring of 2006, performing in Arizona, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee. He was a district finalist for Nashville Star in 2006, opened shows for Flynnville Train (ShowDogRecords) and Cody McCarver (PLC Records) in 2007, and legendary greats, B.J. Thomas and Billy Joe Royal.

“Opening a show like that was the privilege of a lifetime,” Bowlin said. Chips Moman handed him that opportunity after hearing Matt sing a few duets with another singer at the 2007 National Cornbread Festival. “We were having fun with some oldies and Chips happened to be there,” Bowlin recalled. “He asked Garrett Miles and I if we’d like to come down to La Grange and open for B.J. and Billy Joe with the Memphis Boys as the house band. Jumping at the opportunity, sharing the stage that night I thought, ‘wow, this is the life for me!”

What is the press saying about Matt Bowlin?

“Matt is the Millenium Rendition of Elvis that women have been longing for in Country Music Television.” - Tiffany Bohrer, Co-Star on “Utopia Joe” TV Show- PBS

“Bowlin’s bound for an outrageous success on Country Music Television!” -Lt. Col Jim Reilly, USMC

“Matt’s the real deal and a blast on the show!” -Tommy Jett, DJ

“Matt is the old Hank Williams with a new edge.” -Ferris Wheel Productions

“Matt Bowlin is an original soul who breathes unique existence into every song he sings. His song is his journey. He’s not just singing for a living, but singing out of his living.” -Todd South, Chattanooga Press

To buy Matt's Original Music and have one of those CD's that can just run on autoplay because it so damn good from start to finish that you don't want to miss even one little bit. Buy his CD the old fashion way or download MP3's to your computer in the new-fangled way athttp://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mattbowlin
 
To See Matt Sing Live in the shop on The Utopia Joe TV Showhttp://www.utopiajoe.com/ or visit the UtopiaJoe TV Youtube site. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVCR3P6kmmU
 
Cheers!
Artist Adventure's Very Own Hour Glass of Mercy :)

Kitchen Renovation. A Toast to Success!


A Toast to Success!

A Toast to the Little Kitchen that Could!   
Let's take a look at where we have been. The "Before" pics  always help everyone fully appreciate the magnitude of work that has been done with renovation. 
Kitchen "BEFORE" shot.  Joe already started the "gutting" process when this photo was snapped with my Iphone.
Take a look at where we are now...

Utopian Headboard


The Utopian Headboard in Midtown 422 Renovation Project.

"This ain't your mama's design show!" - Utopia Joe

Now I lay me down to sleep, a headboard for all my tools to keep.  While Joe was creating a film set in our bedroom, the staged "shop" evolved to become a symbolic shrine for the show.  http://www.utopiajoe.com/

Let's take a look at the Before Picture to see how far we have come. The eclectic bedroom renovation with mechanical stylings, furniture and art is all made possible for less than $500.
The After Picture is vibrant with color and objects that might even be considered defiant in their placement.  As Joe always said, "This ain't your Mama's Design Show!"  This headboard is more Vision Board with a non-traditional nod to a dream come true for The Utopia Joe Show 
The handyman's accoutrement...

How about some bull horns, paint brushes, putty knives and handsaws on your headboard?
Or a ladder for your nightstand?

Joe had me pair up one of my traditional collages with a non-traditional collage of found objects in a painting pan.  I don't know about you, but I have never used a paint tray for a canvas before.  The found objects come mostly from the garage of Bruce Buckner's bucket of junk along with some asian papers from the local Super CAO NGUYEN market near Midtown located in the heart of OKC's Asian District on 2668 N. Military Avenue.  They have the most beautiful and budget friendly finds there.  It is definitely worth the trip.

 The eclectic surprises flow throughout the room with Utopia Joe Custom Electric Guitar, painted canvas curtains, distressed dresser and vintage album covers hung with chains for make-shift artwork. 

What's at the end of your curtain rod?  These albums were found at The Rink Gallery in downtown Oklahoma City.  For only a few dollars, you can have stunning artwork in any style with thousands of albums to choose from.  The metro's largest antique and retro, vintage mall.  The Gallery hosts over 100 dealers and is opened seven days a week. With an 8 p.m. closing time on Thursday - Saturdays,
 it's convenient to stop and shop after the work day.  
Every Sunday they offer free refreshments and live music at 2 p.m.http://www.rinkgallery.com/
Located at 3200 N. Rockwell Ave., Bethany, OK.  405.787.RINK

This view highlights a budget conscious abstract painting on canvas which also serves as a closet cover.  The floor is revamped with a tiger print carpet remnant from The Carpet Depot.  Utopia Joe Custom Guitar, dresser and light table for drafting finish out this side of the bedroom. 


For more information about the tremendous growth and diversity of innovative developments happening in Midtown Renaissance, please visithttp://www.midtownrenaissance.com/
and be sure to check them out on Facebook. www.facebook.com/midtownrenaissance

For More Information regarding innovative custom works by Utopia Joe, please visit:  http://www.utopiajoe.com/

Someone's In the Kitchen with Utopia Joe - Renovation Part I


Someone's In the Kitchen with Utopia Joe - Renovation Part I

We are in the heart of the Midtown Renaissance preparing the hub of the literal melting pot that will host all of our culinary treats in Utopia Joe's World.  To learn more about the greater host of all exciting developments in Midtown, please visit:  http://www.midtownrenaissance.com/

The Kitchen is the first room that Utopia Joe has started to renovate.

Let's take a look at the Kitchen Before Shots...

I get tired just looking at the beginning of this renovation.  Joe had to completely gut the kitchen.  The fridge doesn't work and the cabinets and counter are nothing more than remnants of rotting wood that need to be dismantled and removed.

See that guy... Meet Utopia Joe.  An amazing artist and home renovation expert as seen on HGTV & PBS. I have included some great links to fnd Joe's work on HGTV.  http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/utopia-chair/index.html  &  http://origin-beta.hgtv.com/topics/chairs/index.html  &http://www.hgtv.com/thats-clever/cool-car-chairs-crocheted-macrameacute-jewelry-ceramic-bowls-macrameacute-silver-hairpin/index.html
                                                           And a 70's Cabinet Killer!
                                         sometimes you have to shake things up to see things differently

There are many small details of craftsmanship with woodworking and out-of-context findings that Joe added to make this kitchen unique and add a  designer's charm to every aspect of functionality.  Joe  places decorative framework around the window air conditioning units.  This will serve to offer additional security to keep the window in place and offer architectural improvement for aesthetics when dealing with covering unsightly cords and creating compositional balance with the existing window.

Shelving is placed above the door and window for additional storage space for decor & wine glasses
This clever piece of cardboard that I noticed in the trash was actually the template that came with the sink to be used as a guide for cutting the  perfect hole to fit the stainless steel sink.
All of the supplies shown here were purchased at Lowes. http://www.lowes.com/  Here, Joe is getting ready to install the new counter tops and sink.


Joe uses "Liquid Nails" to secure the sink in place.

Now clips underneath are secured with a screw driver.
For more in-depth information on installing a cast iron sink, I recommend the videos at DIY network.  This link shows a more detailed step-by-step guide for your sink installation project.
http://www.diynetwork.com/videos/installing-a-cast-iron-sink/39822.html


A lot of progress is already underway.  Joe has installed some overhead track lighting for an affordable way to light up different sections of the kitchen.  Balance and symmetry of space is created with an additional section of much needed cabinet and counter space on the opposite wall.

There were not many existing outlets, so Joe has to go into the crawl space and make several new outlets.

An important safety note here is that Joe put down wooden planks for additional support for his path while he worked in this attic area.
Peekaboo!  I see you!  Joe is feeding the new wires through now...

The cabinets have been painted and some initial design elements have been added with old architectural elements like antique half doors, old car part emblems and the Utopia Joe trademark look of nuts and bolts where nuts and bolts don't usually belong.
This wooden bar serves as a towel rack and extra measure of security.
Notice the placement of this pantry door handle.  The door can swing completely out flush to the wall without the usual problem of the handle hitting the wall.
Voila! Future Pantry!
This niche area will make way for the gas stove.  Joe installed an overhead light with a built-in shelf to fit over the top of the stove.  The metal trim comes from an auto parts store.
                                        

Zebra Print is a true classic in the Utopia Joe world.  However, we are on the lookout for an orange retro 60's print for this cafe curtain.  If you find one... please let us know!!
 We can see the AT&T Building outside of this window. http://www.att.com/

 This is the old door that leads to the attic in the kitchen.  It was a dark brown before.  Joe has added some fun nuts and bolts with vintage glass knobs and metallic silver molding for a brilliant mix of bling that is something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue!
A beautiful work of art is created to fit over the plumbing pipes in front of the sink.  It will flip down for easy access to cleaning supplies.

 The existing flooring was really uneven and in serious need of recovering.  Joe is adding a layer of sub-flooring here to make for a secure and even floor.
these knee pads are serious supplies for this task

The sub-flooring is now in and Joe has applied caulk to fill in all of the cracks.

 This image shows a clear view of where an awkward 2nd bedroom door used to be.  Joe replaced this entryway with a permanent wall for art and used half of the removed door to act as a half wall partition for the stove and I used the other half of the door as the framework for the donated art that went to Crystal Booth's Cancer Treatment Fundraiser Silent Auction. The auction was a huge success and raised over $15,000.  More relief is needed.  To continue the effort to make a donation for this valuable cause for healing, please contact Jennifer Gray at 405-694-5523 or visit http://www.redlinebjj.com/ for more contact information/location.
One last look at Part I of the Kitchen Renovation.


The final new flooring is now in place over the sub-floor.  Joe used large peel and stick floor tiles that have the look of ceramic tile but are much easier on the cushion for both pocketbook and soles of your feet.

Be looking forward to our next blog showing the final touches of the Kitchen Renovation. Joe makes a fabulous dining room table, bookshelves, buffet and so much more...

In the meantime, learn how to make the Best Mac-n-Cheese ever while listening to Hosty Duo's "Eat this Mac-n-Cheese".  Utopia Joe shoots and edits while we demonstrate the mac-n-cheese magic!

1 comments:

oospray said...
It appears that instead of using kitchen cabinets which are 36" tall, Joe used 2 bathroom vanities on each side and jacked them up 6" with the kicks. That was a great idea as I love tall kicks. Is that, in fact, what he did?

And, Tiffy, you need to do a little edit. You state that Joe is using Liquid Nail under the lip of the sink. The color of the tube is wrong to be liquid Nail and appears to be either !00% silicone or Alex Plus, both of which would be better choices than Liquid Nail for this application.

It's looking wonderful and fun. Oh and I found some more "treasures" that I will drop off to you soon.

Ol' Bruce