Remembering E J Thias

We have received so many kind words from E J's students, friends and peers that we are going to start posting some of them!

"Snow and Steel" copyright E J Thias

E J Thias' painting of the Arch in snow. He titled it "Snow and Steel". Notice his three children running through the snow. Sometimes it is difficult to tell whether the children in some of his paintings are his three children or his three grandchildren. We have to look at the date on the painting. See me (the youngest) running down the hill trying to keep up.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

We are working on many projects to celebrate the body of artwork and life of E J Thias. I will keep you posted.

Egg Nog

Recipe for Egg Nog
from Women's Architectural League St. Louis Cookbook 1950's

8 egg whites
8 egg yolks
8 jiggers of liquor - 2 parts rye whiskey to 1 part Jamaican rum
8 tbs. sugar
1 pint heavy cream
freshly ground nutmeg

Beat egg yolks well and cook with 8 jiggers of liquor. Slowly add sugar. Whip the cream to soft but firm peaks and fold into mixture. When ready to serve, beat the egg whites to firm peaks. Serve the refrigerated mixture in tall glasses topped with generous dollops of egg white, dusted with freshly grated nutmeg. Serve with a spoon. Serves 8.

Bag of Favorite Pencils

Crayola brand pencils were some of his favorite pencil pigments. He chose his pencils for the pigment - so there are a variety of brands - Crayola brand pencils bring out the child in all of us!

Stick with the Plan

One of my fathers best piece of advise was to "stick with the plan". In life, business and design change is necessary and alterations and changes are always needed. As an ENTJ- I find that I have the ability to make some serious long term goals. And the advise that I give to others is to set high goals for yourself and stay on course and to be open and adapt to new ways of doing things. This is what my father taught me and I live by it!

Artists' Boutique in Kirkwood, Missouri

We are preparing for the Artists' Boutique at the Kirkwood Community Center, Kirkwood Missouri this weekend. Among many talented artists, Paper Petals Studio will be exhibiting and selling our stationery and introducing my new custom prints that are available. Doris (my mom) will be selling my fathers pencil sketch prints as well. Take a walk in Kirkwood Park this weekend and stop in the Artists' Boutique.