not doing much..

I haven't been doing much work lately. It seems to come in spurts. a lot and then none. I am ebing bad. I have new ideas, I just don't want to do them or something. I have made this cool growth chart for Freya. I will post some pics, it is almost finished. I am also working on another quilt for her. I don't know why I do it. Something in me wants to stitch. It must be from my Mom. My sewing machine is fixed finally, but I have been doing it all by hand. begging for punichment. I too have been obsessed with my tree. I didn't make any of the ornaments, but I find them all at the thrift store. I love vintage ornaments. I have three trees up this year. I am totally craving a new one and have my eyes on this one on Ebay, what do you think?

another drawing

I am not sure if this one is done, but I am sick of working on it and it is at a good stopping point.... so it is done for now. What do you think? The whole drawing didn't fit on my scanner, so the foxes actually have tales in the drawing.

more art for you

Check out this site.
http://www.fecalface.com/SF/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=682

They have a ton of cool artists. I have been browsing for a while. I especially liked this woman's work.

The Latest

I have been super sick all week. It is so lame. Some sort of cold, flu thing. I did finish the fox drawing this week, so I thought I would post it along with another that I finished lately. I have some more to post, but I will do it later. These drawings are about 11 inches tall.

I wish you could come and work in my sutdio with me. I have a great fall view out the window to the street. Maybe I will send you a photo. I cleaned my studio all up, it is almost in working order!

Have been working on getting a webpage up with Ryan. Such a project huh? Little at a time I guess.

HELP!!!!!!!

Kath, I need some help and advice about writing show proposals. I am trying to get going on some show proposals and I don't even know how to begin. Could you send me a copy of yours to look over? I think that would really help me know what steps I need to take to get this going. IT is so overwhelming, I need to get started!

Hopefully I can get a roungh draft going, I can send it to you to look over for more ideas?

you rule... answer this or my email please. I would love it.

tigers

here are some drawings i have been working on. they are from my collaboration with my friend julie where we write stories. what do you think? i am still working on them.

Package 1 sent!!!!

I sent the package today. I know it is a few days late, so sorry. I wish I could say it rules, but it will by the time we are done with it.
I scanned the image in and I will scan in yours before I begin working on it. I think it will be interesting to have record of the various states of the project. If you want, you could take a photo of the package when it arrives and I will do the same of yours.
just an idea.... what do you think?

hope you are doing well and getting enough sleep.
XXXXXX

New Drawing

I have been working on a few drawings and I think this one is about finished now. It is about 8"x11" and is cut out around the border of the braided form.

Tomorrow is exchange day, but I can't send mine until I get your address. a check will be coming along with that.

A friend of mine is into the color-aid drawings and is thinking of buying some from you. Her name is Becky if she emails you.

My studio is finally almost all set up and organized. How does anyone ever keep it clean? Better yet, how does anyone keep their house clean? I know you can do it, so tell me the answers.

love ya.

Kako Ueda creates incredibly intricate and beautiful artworks from cut paper. Seen here, a work-in-progress titled "Memento Mori" (site specific wall relief), cut black paper, 50" x 50".

check out her site, it is absolutely lovely work.

I have a new drawing to post. I will take photos of it tomorrow. :)

Memory Drawing

Alright Kath,

Here is a drawing I am working on. Finally, some work!

I am not so pumped on the fact that the bird with the coins hanging by the hiar looks like a balloon, any suggestions?

Give me your feedback and ideas. I used lazertran for the birds. I drew the image, scanned it, then printed it on the lazertran which becomes a water decal. I then painted the yellow on the paper before putting the decal on. The other part is all reg. old pencil.

1. should I add more hair coming from the bird with the coins?

2. should I add more darkness to connect the two types of media? Like maybe use black pen?

Yippee...... I can't wait!

One minute this.... A few hours later this....
pretty amazing.

slack line

Ryan got his new slack line toy in the mail yesterday. we did some slacking last night. It was fun. I have the standing thing down, now to walk! Where did you get the bag for yours? Did you buy it, make it?

Today's sculpture.

neato stitching

she is pretty good. I especially like the stitched works.

http://emilyeibel.com/

I wanted to show you this "drawing" not sure if I have already. I wasn't so into it when I made it, but I like it more now.

Lazy in the studio, busy in Ebay

Since I have been lazy in my studio I thought I would show you how I have been keeping busy on Ebay. Be prepared to see some of the most amazing paint by number you will ever see. I recently purchased the kittens and the deer, I am awaiting their arrival in the mail. I am hoping to purchase the pair of Jesus(s). I think that they are pretty great. Maybe you can find some inspiration through them. I certainly did.

I miss you.

Man I miss you so bad. That is a sweet photo of us. Such super models. I love Kara Walker. That would be so fun. I definatley want to go. Lets count on it. Here are some drawings I've been working on.

Kara Walker at the Whitney

I am hoping to go to NYC to see this show. I missed it while it was at the Walker. Do you want to join me? We could stay at Natalie's house and do a long weekend trip or something. Lets look for cheap flights. The boys could come if you want. But that would more expensive....