Jonny Goodday

07/24/2026

Just outside Marble Falls sits a place that feels completely unexpected.
Museo Benini is filled with bold color, unusual forms, and decades of work from artist Benini. Some pieces feel precise and geometric, while others seem to move across the canvas. The longer I spent inside, the more the museum felt less like a collection and more like a journey through one artist’s life, imagination, and constant evolution.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Lorraine Benini, who shared the story behind the museum, the artwork, and the decision to create a place where people could experience it all freely.

This short film is only an introduction. There is much more to the story, and I plan to return with a deeper film about Benini, Lorraine, and the remarkable world they created together.

Until then, I hope this gives you a glimpse of why Museo Benini left such a lasting impression on me.

07/21/2026

I have created a storefront where you can see all the beautiful conversation pieces i create 🙂 more are on the way

Storefront

07/19/2026

Unlike many of my previous designs, this piece isn’t inspired by a historic building or landmark. Instead I wanted to create a sculpture that simply felt alive. Every curve was carefully shaped to create movement, changing its appearance depending on the angle you view it from.

Introducing Whispers of Birch.

This is Prototype #1 from my third vase collection, printed in a birch wood filament containing real wood fibers.

Because this is the very first prototype ever produced, there will only ever be one bearing the Prototype #1 designation.

It is now live on eBay for anyone who would like to own the first piece in what I hope becomes a long line of future creations. (Link in the comments)

Thank you all for encouraging me to keep experimenting and turning ideas into reality. I can’t wait to show you what’s coming next.

07/18/2026

Sometimes history has a way of hiding in plain sight.

About a decade ago, I came across an old City of Fort Worth Municipal Telephone Directory and brought it home. It sat on a shelf in my office all these years, today out of curiosity I decided to give it a read.

As I flipped through the pages, an unexpected piece of Fort Worth history slipped out.

It was a signed check from April 29th, 1960, endorsed by architect Earl E. Koeppe.

Koeppe played an important role in shaping Fort Worth’s architectural landscape. After serving as chief designer for the renowned architect Wyatt C. Hedrick, he established his own firm and went on to design schools, churches, hospitals, and civic buildings throughout North Texas. His father, Herman Paul Koeppe, was also a prominent Fort Worth architect, making the Koeppe family a lasting part of the city’s architectural legacy.

The check itself may have only been worth $350 in 1960, but today its value is in the story it tells. It’s a document that passed through the hands of a man whose work helped shape the city many of us know today.

Discoveries like this are one of the reasons I love exploring history. You never know when an ordinary object will reveal an extraordinary connection to the past.

Have you ever found something hidden away that turned out to be a piece of history?

07/17/2026

Several years ago, I came across one of the most unusual homes I had ever seen in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

With its curved rooflines, towers, bright colors, and handmade details, the house feels more like a living sculpture than a traditional home. Every part of it reflects imagination, patience, and the courage to build something completely different.

I filmed this story around 2020, and it remains one of those places that has never left my mind. It is a reminder that architecture does not always have to follow the rules. Sometimes a home can become a work of art all its own.

This is The House That Art Built.

07/17/2026

There are certain buildings that leave an impression long after you’ve walked through them. For me, the Marty Leonard Chapel is one of those places.

After months of designing, refining, and printing, I’m excited to finally share my newest creation.

Introducing my Marty Leonard Chapel Inspired Coaster Set.

Every line and arch is inspired by the chapel’s iconic architecture, turning one of Fort Worth’s most beautiful landmarks into something you can use every day. The set includes four coasters, a matching display holder, and a QR code that will eventually take you to the story behind the inspiration on my website.

This is my own artistic interpretation, created out of appreciation for a building that has inspired so many.

I hope it becomes more than just a set of coasters. I hope it starts conversations, brings back memories, and reminds people that great architecture deserves to be celebrated.

They’re officially available now.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support these projects. Every purchase helps me keep telling the stories of the places that make Texas so special.

Inspired by one of Fort Worth's most recognizable architectural landmarks, this coaster set celebrates the beauty of the Marty Leonard Chapel. • Inspired by the Marty Leonard Chapel in Fort Worth, Texas.

07/16/2026

Fort Worth’s historic post office on Lancaster Avenue looks like a grand federal building from the 1930s, but its columns hide a detail that makes it unmistakably local.

Look closely at the carved capitals above the massive columns and you will find longhorn and shorthorn cattle heads worked into the stone. It is a small architectural choice that connects the building to the cattle industry that helped shape Fort Worth.

Opened in 1933 beside the Texas & Pacific railway terminal, the post office was built during an era when much of the nation’s mail still traveled by train. Even with its classical design and federal purpose, the architects made sure a little piece of Cowtown remained in the columns.

07/15/2026

It’s always a little surreal seeing my story shared by someone else.

Most people only see the finished videos, but they don’t always see the years of research, the miles driven, the countless conversations with strangers, and the passion behind documenting places and stories that deserve to be remembered.

Voyage Dallas recently featured my journey, why I started, and what continues to motivate me every time I pick up a camera.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this adventure over the years. Whether you’ve watched a video, shared a post, offered a story, invited me somewhere, or simply encouraged me to keep going, you’ve been a part of this journey.

If you’d like to learn a little more about me and what drives this passion, I’d love for you to give it a read.

Here’s to the next story

Today we’d like to introduce you to John Partesius (aka Jonny Goodday). Hi John, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today? I never set out to become a filmmaker. I […]

07/15/2026

I just kicked off a challenge, Your Hidden Gem, using ! What's one place everyone should know about? Submit your favorite location and what should be featured. Tap the hashtag to view my challenge.

The challenge will run from July 15 to August 14. Can't wait to check out what you all have to share!

07/15/2026

Dallas has decided to stop making the nearly $500,000 annual lease payment connected to the underground pedestrian concourse beneath Thanks-Giving Square, a payment that has long represented a major part of the foundation’s operating support. The lease began in 1972, runs through 2047, and previously had no termination clause, making the sudden loss of payment more than a simple budget adjustment.

The concern is not just about an aging underground walkway. Above it stands one of downtown Dallas’ most meaningful public spaces. Thanks-Giving Square was dedicated in 1976 as a place centered on gratitude, unity, and reflection. Its Chapel of Thanks-Giving was designed by architect Philip Johnson, while the Glory Window contains 73 panels of faceted glass created by French artist Gabriel Loire.

The Square and chapel remain open, but losing dependable support creates serious questions about maintenance, programming, security, and the long-term future of a landmark approaching its 50th anniversary. Dallas continues spending money to create new destinations, yet one of the most distinctive places it already has is now being placed in an uncertain position.

Thanks-Giving Square is more than a park, a chapel, or a line in the city budget. It is architecture, public art, civic history, and a quiet refuge in the center of downtown.

Does this Dallas landmark still matter enough to protect, or are we going to wait until its future is already decided?