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unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-80633289098914321052010-09-23T00:22:00.005-05:002010-09-23T00:54:03.497-05:00letter from the road...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKElvp-oe6jSM_t4RJoJMl4sbXljqBGAEbeRhMDICMdzPJzE_-5fmOw6_sZACZK1u9O4941_skfAqLnqqO3r03jRez1FA07qYDa7MI4nGyUnHTfN6-gi3Rs0SUqb9xM85xTgBFue1ne-0j/s1600/100_1446.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKElvp-oe6jSM_t4RJoJMl4sbXljqBGAEbeRhMDICMdzPJzE_-5fmOw6_sZACZK1u9O4941_skfAqLnqqO3r03jRez1FA07qYDa7MI4nGyUnHTfN6-gi3Rs0SUqb9xM85xTgBFue1ne-0j/s400/100_1446.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519975700306625458" border="0" /></a>Despite my prolonged neglect of this blog I'm still holding on to it. Since I started my new job this past March, my life has changed and this little journal has become that neglected lone sock that got lost on the floor in the back corner of your closet. Do you know that sock? By the time you find it again, it has become half-sock, half-dusty bunny? I didn't mean for my blog to turn into a dust bunny.<br />Probably now would be a good time for me to bring it back, so I can feel more normal again.<br /><br />A week from now, I will be heading back home to Chicago, and will be in town for three weeks - the longest stretch of time I will have been home since this past April. In the meantime, I am in Studio City, California. I'm enjoying California while I can, but it will be good to be back home for so much of October.<br /><br />This past weekend, I went to the <a href="http://www.melrosetradingpost.org/">Melrose Trading Post</a> in LA, where I found these typewriters. I also found some old photos and print blocks that I am going to try to incorporate into the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php?eid=151217888223487&ref=mf">30 day sketch</a> I am currently doing. Here is some of what has unfolded so far:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02cBMCo48RcFR6oVrTb1h5pxxK5GoDaLj4JXlFlsCYFkwn4qxqZ9C_aZwN2Rn1dLY1T7cqM1fqeG7becURB1zvDhQYgpr21vkgRXlRRtLas_jYgBCntvmuWAgY7w9OPte0WtA-LbPF_c6/s1600/100_1387.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi02cBMCo48RcFR6oVrTb1h5pxxK5GoDaLj4JXlFlsCYFkwn4qxqZ9C_aZwN2Rn1dLY1T7cqM1fqeG7becURB1zvDhQYgpr21vkgRXlRRtLas_jYgBCntvmuWAgY7w9OPte0WtA-LbPF_c6/s400/100_1387.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519982358229781042" border="0" /></a>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-90294017023776336752010-05-23T21:10:00.003-05:002010-05-23T21:19:22.090-05:00newest creation...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8tnUIcI-RPhVZKgxxzsTuNBTMlrMiDUCAxhHiS9ohPPXGDCnW1HQ2C-Moo7LOgDKIQw4CMorU9He5gF1-Paps_KO4EGwyqLDHWz9l7bYXuA9oWS5uT2fqSV1i2QAk1PTrdlFm3CXHBDBY/s1600/P4170637.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8tnUIcI-RPhVZKgxxzsTuNBTMlrMiDUCAxhHiS9ohPPXGDCnW1HQ2C-Moo7LOgDKIQw4CMorU9He5gF1-Paps_KO4EGwyqLDHWz9l7bYXuA9oWS5uT2fqSV1i2QAk1PTrdlFm3CXHBDBY/s400/P4170637.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474653943845067058" /></a>My most recent necklace creation! I wrapped wood beads in different papers, added a few vintage beads and braided some ribbon to tie it around my neck.unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-53975793034032112662010-03-09T22:04:00.006-06:002010-03-09T22:46:44.195-06:00despite the practical self...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewS2EwPi6P1qMJh9sg7gqxBx7j1hBw5v6xRpzOm7FmRy1i5WJcuiZ046tYNTelebunqiphsbumvCRsNmxI_pVQYmWXHumgoXnYDnbiMZw5EjAYscM5KjwumymSN4x7q7l8ZJ-dhwe5zaY/s1600-h/P3070657.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewS2EwPi6P1qMJh9sg7gqxBx7j1hBw5v6xRpzOm7FmRy1i5WJcuiZ046tYNTelebunqiphsbumvCRsNmxI_pVQYmWXHumgoXnYDnbiMZw5EjAYscM5KjwumymSN4x7q7l8ZJ-dhwe5zaY/s400/P3070657.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446852120974125682" /></a>I have a tendency from time to time to buy objects that most likely won't serve much purpose in my life outside of being beautiful. This weekend I found a few little treasures that fit that category. As I was standing in the shop holding them, a tug of war between my practical self and my treasure hunter self went on in my head: <div><br /><div><i>practical self</i>: "this is just <i>stuff</i>. stuff that will accumulate and take up space. you don't <i>need</i> it. why are you considering this?"</div><div><i>treasure hunter self:</i> "<i>treasure!</i>"</div><div><i>practical self</i>: "how and when are you going to use these?"</div><div><i>treasure hunter self</i>: "<i>pretty!</i>"</div><div>... and on. <div><br /><div>This time, my treasure hunter self won out, with it's thorough, compelling, irrefutable arguments. So, for $16, I got this bell, letter opener and pin. I also found eggshell peacock feathers at another spot and splurged $6 on a pair. To me their lovely and I think that sometimes (as absurd <i>and</i> legitimate as the tug of war is) that's all the reason you need.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsRcYv6jN84nKhrPfsagDGAQMuBiPMk0idEr5rg0OoTLxYenB51cq5L9Kan0J2fDy-bd-gGw4ll2ThZ_0Kmr-stQBoh2HXGnLe8CxjbPC5K2KJyePbOj32dyuU8gNsfG2BGEZEkMFh4xg/s1600-h/P3070679.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsRcYv6jN84nKhrPfsagDGAQMuBiPMk0idEr5rg0OoTLxYenB51cq5L9Kan0J2fDy-bd-gGw4ll2ThZ_0Kmr-stQBoh2HXGnLe8CxjbPC5K2KJyePbOj32dyuU8gNsfG2BGEZEkMFh4xg/s400/P3070679.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446852113307544674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiubU4w71fSplD1p9iexO4_hl00UrHZJsH-B2N1eLQH5DeVF_B_O1S_itZI4OvUjTHRPna62uMjaVU4Kjse1ESPxLAwZqxgJ7k14NCpioCSzEW1rvMhEZhtCGac8RcCCk2f0iYFQMWcF1ql/s1600-h/P3070659.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiubU4w71fSplD1p9iexO4_hl00UrHZJsH-B2N1eLQH5DeVF_B_O1S_itZI4OvUjTHRPna62uMjaVU4Kjse1ESPxLAwZqxgJ7k14NCpioCSzEW1rvMhEZhtCGac8RcCCk2f0iYFQMWcF1ql/s400/P3070659.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446852108236721794" /></a>This last one was free! I found it on my walk on Sunday morning.</div></div></div></div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-21309410868669334102010-03-09T20:44:00.003-06:002010-03-09T22:02:50.038-06:00going for a little bit of pop...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80EwCOSgqLmii9QFmy0ZXrlojFk8Qebci7PziZ1iQzm_ftI2yL_pNP3KP2sQRAhkQwZgVnCyuzMCKvv9Q2-rtfKN_VyyhcVdQe2zv3zRKbWtZp8Srr1WrN6UYthyQLN-DoFFFJq9f7h-h/s1600-h/P2150648.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80EwCOSgqLmii9QFmy0ZXrlojFk8Qebci7PziZ1iQzm_ftI2yL_pNP3KP2sQRAhkQwZgVnCyuzMCKvv9Q2-rtfKN_VyyhcVdQe2zv3zRKbWtZp8Srr1WrN6UYthyQLN-DoFFFJq9f7h-h/s400/P2150648.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446843036316415938" /></a>For this year's set and costume designs for The Original Show, I was given the task of creating a work of art on stage that begins in a nearly colorless state and gradually transforms with pops of it as the show develops. Actually, this was just the beginning of the list of criteria that went into this design, and I found myself vacillating between multiple ideas for a while, trying to find the one that best fit the hopes of the director. <div>The one I ended up going with was this Roy Lichtenstein inspired design. I really liked doing something playful and vivid like this and I think it will work well with the vibe of the show. The central wall is made up of 6 units - each one with three sides. Each side is painted differently, so the units can be spun around to bring in the pops of color. This stage has red curtains, so I tied those into the design, by painting a continuation of the curtains onto the walls in order to bring them into the work of art. The cast will start out in black, and start changing into a more colorful wardrobe (below) as their characters develop.</div><div>The title of the show this year, "It's so... original!" came from my word bubble on the right. :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUam1X8A_UG70TxyB4jt7iI2KUF64TUNmiEpGyngL7Milfy30J1uOu0jgI8609UERwzY3-3xEC27TLeaRQx7-Pbj2-P7fVb1rAMm89XDe9hX2zTnfNF2JRfLTp-IT4J1uaQdheQ8t0fj-e/s1600-h/set+for+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUam1X8A_UG70TxyB4jt7iI2KUF64TUNmiEpGyngL7Milfy30J1uOu0jgI8609UERwzY3-3xEC27TLeaRQx7-Pbj2-P7fVb1rAMm89XDe9hX2zTnfNF2JRfLTp-IT4J1uaQdheQ8t0fj-e/s400/set+for+blog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446843027806353842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZFhIP6Bt4rLYy1LIDxYtUN55DaLT0r_6ePA07zaaLcZhXl3uO4gDHSy-wShgkemUXoO1SNZ9NVpfM1jOPevV1_l6EZfX6st_yUcI5ayNx7UvUCsxHUBlXZwv9XKzNX4bzhAo_cOW19RA/s1600-h/roy+ladies+for+blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZFhIP6Bt4rLYy1LIDxYtUN55DaLT0r_6ePA07zaaLcZhXl3uO4gDHSy-wShgkemUXoO1SNZ9NVpfM1jOPevV1_l6EZfX6st_yUcI5ayNx7UvUCsxHUBlXZwv9XKzNX4bzhAo_cOW19RA/s400/roy+ladies+for+blog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446843026623354914" /></a><br /></div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-81000711812480250042010-02-12T08:49:00.003-06:002010-02-12T09:10:51.081-06:00another papery treat...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGb79crKcCIf68OT4GV1jYQKzpW6CgE8TH8zK-U-PXxgNxx0DLpdoSpiNuhvOrjpjgei0F9tw4U4A6m5uVnkyWXM8eB_165zf13ZEsK5K9TF_qmCK9ETXP0eOoMZkRPJ_G2nzHZLBkvASC/s1600-h/P2080628.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGb79crKcCIf68OT4GV1jYQKzpW6CgE8TH8zK-U-PXxgNxx0DLpdoSpiNuhvOrjpjgei0F9tw4U4A6m5uVnkyWXM8eB_165zf13ZEsK5K9TF_qmCK9ETXP0eOoMZkRPJ_G2nzHZLBkvASC/s400/P2080628.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437371324885885634" /></a>This past Sunday I stopped in <a href="http://www.fly-bird.net/">Fly Bird</a> and decided to "splurge" and get this $2 treat for myself. It's a paper craft nostalgia postcard by <a href="http://www.monkeydesignusa.com/">monkey design</a>. The front has this image of a general store and the back has guidelines showing you where to cut and fold. You follow the guidelines to turn a 2D postcard into a little 3D pop up vignette. It took me a couple of hours to make it. I lost one of the rear view mirrors on the bike, (should've gotten a fresh exacto blade!) but other than that, it turned out pretty well.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzD9qqQFPvob9jn0O06JnL7B8_gI1t6IodpnTXt4zOPjoIdFjjQlswPY1e7cJBJ03Wzv_b8O4pzTaz8CxZdjVuuTNXm4ylN_78Iusev77g2vLEw8brbGPlloST24TGc9SDb_V-Ze1va5y9/s1600-h/P2080646.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzD9qqQFPvob9jn0O06JnL7B8_gI1t6IodpnTXt4zOPjoIdFjjQlswPY1e7cJBJ03Wzv_b8O4pzTaz8CxZdjVuuTNXm4ylN_78Iusev77g2vLEw8brbGPlloST24TGc9SDb_V-Ze1va5y9/s400/P2080646.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437371314430420946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5gJri52u0Vx5CdNsVybgf1ss9uxo648SVpLfx8uaPypu3gPz5JVtMzaVlvPq8Q0rpgPHLWDo0PFJbWgLLRlHh8F7bK_ETEvlKn5dxjQlgRTbEkEG5ksVwu_iuqGFZmKrRaKq6V6vpD9X/s1600-h/P2080647.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5gJri52u0Vx5CdNsVybgf1ss9uxo648SVpLfx8uaPypu3gPz5JVtMzaVlvPq8Q0rpgPHLWDo0PFJbWgLLRlHh8F7bK_ETEvlKn5dxjQlgRTbEkEG5ksVwu_iuqGFZmKrRaKq6V6vpD9X/s400/P2080647.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437371302922710578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6J6LZvYZ7Q8sJpjMo_5zB_fI5ah6FfcqXcRDbkKTgZc4ZbrGGa5eYeoY7f-LqbQu278zO6zol1CXwpU-UVQ7yIKUMfHOGiyp0bh8nSxjL18MTFsX8J-CnWGseAtKDnZyPE3FvNDVzC4m/s1600-h/P2080653.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6J6LZvYZ7Q8sJpjMo_5zB_fI5ah6FfcqXcRDbkKTgZc4ZbrGGa5eYeoY7f-LqbQu278zO6zol1CXwpU-UVQ7yIKUMfHOGiyp0bh8nSxjL18MTFsX8J-CnWGseAtKDnZyPE3FvNDVzC4m/s400/P2080653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437371295708283554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9cQnU1KGw46-bZvs0JQ1WUlJuHEKFct6QdK6TkawB5xCc7G7F-Abvj4rUP_5IEy1VNWbnawNBv74BDNcN3RGi7XH_z8k4afM7PyCDAYx-bYuPsXAwyEjJrgDopUSv50jIHNH8aHRzm_bW/s1600-h/P2080655.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9cQnU1KGw46-bZvs0JQ1WUlJuHEKFct6QdK6TkawB5xCc7G7F-Abvj4rUP_5IEy1VNWbnawNBv74BDNcN3RGi7XH_z8k4afM7PyCDAYx-bYuPsXAwyEjJrgDopUSv50jIHNH8aHRzm_bW/s400/P2080655.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437371291813565138" /></a><br /></div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-67570280132004839732010-02-09T22:53:00.002-06:002010-02-09T23:26:14.643-06:00papery treat...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwTz380MxqNtgF4HGqZkfv7gFgFYVR-gqcK0oDoZ_xfBZsAhbkssJUbLOdoXk56qUb8TzkMiPcGwuvwxPcEAroklrkZJkRp2G_En2yPnCXKzDF33r-2o3EKskCPcLnPjhoKhDM6bDhh2B/s1600-h/P2080630.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwTz380MxqNtgF4HGqZkfv7gFgFYVR-gqcK0oDoZ_xfBZsAhbkssJUbLOdoXk56qUb8TzkMiPcGwuvwxPcEAroklrkZJkRp2G_En2yPnCXKzDF33r-2o3EKskCPcLnPjhoKhDM6bDhh2B/s400/P2080630.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436473804668748098" /></a>I was perusing the thrift and vintage shops along Milwaukee in Wicker Park last week and found this bit of wallpaper. Tah-Dah! What am I doing with it? Not sure yet, but what I do know is that I would like some more.unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-8020310964085919942010-02-01T17:28:00.002-06:002010-02-01T17:52:56.737-06:00diorama...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4aQN7FeIxObeDuGiVQKnLlwjanYNE2AvW76HIPDXlttRhpmsnqPxVRo3FDGYJNpr2yTcy-k1Xl9akiVdC6Kuvw4WqPnBhyphenhyphen96umu3R3nHW_qMsoQETs7YEuOvRe6gz7iGBxRh-kfsB4Uj/s1600-h/P2010632.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4aQN7FeIxObeDuGiVQKnLlwjanYNE2AvW76HIPDXlttRhpmsnqPxVRo3FDGYJNpr2yTcy-k1Xl9akiVdC6Kuvw4WqPnBhyphenhyphen96umu3R3nHW_qMsoQETs7YEuOvRe6gz7iGBxRh-kfsB4Uj/s400/P2010632.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433422327605795618" /></a>This is a scene from my kitchen table this afternoon. I have the sniffles (hence the tissue) and I was finishing up my diorama project for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-A-K-E/132852507233?ref=nf">MAKE</a> (a little late!). After having some breakfast and some sudafed this morning, I put on a pot of tea, popped in <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Now,_Voyager">Now Voyager</a></i>, and set to work. I don't think I've done a diorama since elementary school, so it was kind of fun to do one. I used an old cigar box and modeled the diorama after a Jorge Castillo painting that I like. Now my diorama is hanging above my buzzer in my apartment. Here are a couple more pictures.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXQ_ilXioDxI7oODOG7EXlAZ9S2JZoH7AJiv3WdrTe1QwShskMCUmkU1n04R0GAvRq4wX3tt9Id28TfA_PG4l-MtwMYWyGnsvpMTgwm8HvIxrQoLEhtIaENwuknIkqJuC-xjIrvO94wihE/s1600-h/P2010624.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXQ_ilXioDxI7oODOG7EXlAZ9S2JZoH7AJiv3WdrTe1QwShskMCUmkU1n04R0GAvRq4wX3tt9Id28TfA_PG4l-MtwMYWyGnsvpMTgwm8HvIxrQoLEhtIaENwuknIkqJuC-xjIrvO94wihE/s400/P2010624.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433422318669189618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSY8-up_xqA6L1UodH2bJFbRdutiL12OR9_1kYoVCUCWxlprLWcgWPLhRtgCEBhSZxF-dYsOd0H6LeuvX40-ao-U-WsV2L_6IOXhKzJlJ7cgss3GAXY5Rv7ZBMOk1ZVDtCupY8Uh139mT4/s1600-h/P2010646.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSY8-up_xqA6L1UodH2bJFbRdutiL12OR9_1kYoVCUCWxlprLWcgWPLhRtgCEBhSZxF-dYsOd0H6LeuvX40-ao-U-WsV2L_6IOXhKzJlJ7cgss3GAXY5Rv7ZBMOk1ZVDtCupY8Uh139mT4/s400/P2010646.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433422275250293826" /></a><br /></div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-9009818546526980832010-01-04T21:41:00.004-06:002010-01-04T22:14:12.475-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81HRzXPtxA2owBFdWr0Xz_XkzUqiJUWmSdS4soSoQ4cLghY4wILEA840gVea4nO3tOTQt79Wzp3kr-U_aojqf5ZR0VcjGpgQGB4O8Gr4_EVFmKa18GuJI1Tc_vebpnRXmw8xB69vHP_Vy/s1600-h/P1040631.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81HRzXPtxA2owBFdWr0Xz_XkzUqiJUWmSdS4soSoQ4cLghY4wILEA840gVea4nO3tOTQt79Wzp3kr-U_aojqf5ZR0VcjGpgQGB4O8Gr4_EVFmKa18GuJI1Tc_vebpnRXmw8xB69vHP_Vy/s400/P1040631.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423096237869825570" /></a>I find it hard to resist photographing a really pretty breakfast. Two days ago, when it was four degrees outside, I decided to make breakfast bars. As it turns out, they didn't really want to stay in one piece, so I decided to crumble them up and eat them over yogurt. So, this is how I started out my first Monday of the new year. As of yet, I have no resolutions for 2010, which is unusual for me, but I think I still have a little time to figure it out.<div>I am doing a new project for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-A-K-E/132852507233?ref=nf">M A K E</a> this month, called <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=174402503191&index=1">reMAKE</a>. The idea is to create a new interpretation of someone else's art in a completely different medium. Not necessarily an original project, but I thought it might be a fun way to start the new year. I got the idea to do reMAKE after reading up on <a href="http://www.nmafa.si.edu/exhibits/shonibare/intro.html">Yinka Shonibare's</a> work back in November. </div><div>After my breakfast this morning, I went to the art institute to seek out the work that I would choose as my inspiration. I haven't settled on one piece yet, but I'm thinking of doing a photograph by <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/19/arts/design/19stoc.html?ex=1274155200&en=a2c2a4370fabb03e&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss">Gary Stochl</a>. I will probably take a trip to the library to dig through some art books before I make my final decision!</div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-44718544003065407052009-12-07T00:07:00.008-06:002009-12-07T22:25:37.459-06:00sunday...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoiSbz9PTSP5JJI8bIuzY7ww6bDfNNk-1iNZ5o8I_GdufX628jR23SLlmwGLKmOfGChjeRXY2b6Zniva3R1IaP9Zv_g3YBlp4nU7tX47uDyyVwsw9S_SFxdzUZAwgwAAiRKzfHwnftYEKH/s1600-h/yum4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoiSbz9PTSP5JJI8bIuzY7ww6bDfNNk-1iNZ5o8I_GdufX628jR23SLlmwGLKmOfGChjeRXY2b6Zniva3R1IaP9Zv_g3YBlp4nU7tX47uDyyVwsw9S_SFxdzUZAwgwAAiRKzfHwnftYEKH/s400/yum4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412703689510560994" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoTwwgXkzLK6vXF5k8DNkS0x5qncipaL2X3r5TF-zx9IoCfuYADFVteOvYXzPY5EHgAQwIeVyEVC02HGcJWhfOJfFxmjexn_mj_rjQdfu_OxrJVYpRWJGnRJhqOdrsyPtn2j-QH9xCFxd/s1600-h/yum4.gif" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoTwwgXkzLK6vXF5k8DNkS0x5qncipaL2X3r5TF-zx9IoCfuYADFVteOvYXzPY5EHgAQwIeVyEVC02HGcJWhfOJfFxmjexn_mj_rjQdfu_OxrJVYpRWJGnRJhqOdrsyPtn2j-QH9xCFxd/s1600-h/yum4.gif" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Sunday began with brunch at </span></a><a href="http://feedrestaurantchicago.com/">Feed</a>. Last time I was there, they had sold out of the fried green tomato benedict, but this time I got one! I don't think I am doing this meal justice with my photograph, but I am doing my best to share the moment. As is becoming ritual, I tried to win a golden egg when the meal was over, but instead won a fortune telling fish - according to which, I was 'jealous' (ouch). If your curious about the science behind those little red "miracle" fish, you can check it out <a href="http://chemistry.about.com/od/howthingswork/f/fortune-teller-fish.htm">here</a>. <div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqtVpaimQmcKnSVpc80i2VCjf_1uDPdqXaDk5YhQi65BJixt2-qs0aWMHnvI-QIvx6_cDZY6zDOK5Ci_n9YMx6UEGpd6wddaP_Mt9Bu6SEirTjw003zIga8_fNZJyk-T-uA_TsrI9WQESk/s1600-h/PC060627.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqtVpaimQmcKnSVpc80i2VCjf_1uDPdqXaDk5YhQi65BJixt2-qs0aWMHnvI-QIvx6_cDZY6zDOK5Ci_n9YMx6UEGpd6wddaP_Mt9Bu6SEirTjw003zIga8_fNZJyk-T-uA_TsrI9WQESk/s400/PC060627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412372783752088002" /></a><div><div><br /></div><div>Next on the agenda was <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/holiday-chicago">Renegade</a>, which was packed, but I managed to find a couple of Christmas presents. Some of my favorite vendors were <a href="http://cursivedesign.com/">Cursive Design</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.1canoe2.etsy.com">oneCANOEtwo</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.appetitesite.com">appetite</a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.sonnenzimmer.com">Sonnenzimmer</a>, and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.paperstories.com">Paper Stories</a>. <a href="http://www.spudnikpress.com/">Spudnik Press</a> was also there with their super enticing art candy machine. For a dollar you could get a small limited edition print from the dispenser. I first discovered this machine at the Spudnik anniversary party two nights before and found myself obsessively feeding it quarters trying to collect all six of the featured prints.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYWkDkMWPUVprAagljX5AwCrnkVLiNEMLZ-yRMqEztm_i18fzn9Fqr6Dv-oZRYsK_klJcyIDSpG37avj7KRbKq27A16D45TZcoJWv8B1r01hbW8iGj8o_fo659MuRPIPGgDZGJnrE5Mkbq/s1600-h/PC060634.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYWkDkMWPUVprAagljX5AwCrnkVLiNEMLZ-yRMqEztm_i18fzn9Fqr6Dv-oZRYsK_klJcyIDSpG37avj7KRbKq27A16D45TZcoJWv8B1r01hbW8iGj8o_fo659MuRPIPGgDZGJnrE5Mkbq/s400/PC060634.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412372774731235794" /></a></div><div>I ended my day with our annual holiday craft night at work. It's when we come together to eat, drink, and make holiday gifts. I mulled some cider and everyone brought great treats... like chocolate chai chex mix which is so delicious and tricky to say five times fast. </div></div></div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-28569783382094793152009-12-05T20:46:00.002-06:002009-12-05T21:07:17.055-06:00awe shucks...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCY5UpOvD3kRMYhTzmlwrnEYIykcYfNg9l-hBGGNonkOshd78jGdDgBQRLWHl071wmMyJU43s8pYsHdX15Pn8QC6f5CADFHkKIyR72R1jOy4BhqKJznEzwhxZyXw_QGOpxwKobqCH7h4-/s1600-h/Picture+17.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCY5UpOvD3kRMYhTzmlwrnEYIykcYfNg9l-hBGGNonkOshd78jGdDgBQRLWHl071wmMyJU43s8pYsHdX15Pn8QC6f5CADFHkKIyR72R1jOy4BhqKJznEzwhxZyXw_QGOpxwKobqCH7h4-/s400/Picture+17.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411949356758424674" /></a>I have to confess, every once in a while, I check my "hearts me" status on etsy... which makes me feel a little bit like a high schooler. Maybe I feel this way because I'm checking in to see how popular I am or maybe it's the term "hearts me" that does it... or maybe a little bit of both. In any case, today I received my 1,000th heart and actually took a picture of it. Yup, that's right. <div><br /></div><div>Now I'm going to go hang it in my locker...</div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-5781814700902911462009-11-29T15:57:00.004-06:002009-11-29T16:25:49.705-06:00...market recap<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0ZtM0m4CmuFN48lRIHaKPz1TKlbbi1SKDN9DKsdU-Z-sGbUKJptxtkgdNmX7hB5Nn__bFwv0MNG95VG_BH-GMdmkMlHF7l3kKJrhdcREXxYre6e3VnIEEtVyEzOl4tJxSZ5oWSrVU1J0/s1600/PB140627.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj0ZtM0m4CmuFN48lRIHaKPz1TKlbbi1SKDN9DKsdU-Z-sGbUKJptxtkgdNmX7hB5Nn__bFwv0MNG95VG_BH-GMdmkMlHF7l3kKJrhdcREXxYre6e3VnIEEtVyEzOl4tJxSZ5oWSrVU1J0/s400/PB140627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409653358183398946" /></a>A couple of weekends ago I had a booth at <a href="http://1154lill.com/holidaymarket/">Lill's Holiday Market</a>. Since then, I've been working on photographing and posting all of my work to my <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.uncharted.etsy.com">shop</a>. I am almost done!! Here are a few photos of the market a few new items you can find in my <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.uncharted.etsy.com">shop</a>.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvgnr-zoYuhng_xAP70ZOWuh-sjz_-sPbKeRMETR2Pv49rb-kTmst7_9gIohM3AenruDyoTcJsdmRERgSSh2CkIlCE5hCWhKSRez5YwJlf5lLMFQgQXbp8SVHLhAavRFgs5FNgByQjkWl/s1600/PB140621.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvgnr-zoYuhng_xAP70ZOWuh-sjz_-sPbKeRMETR2Pv49rb-kTmst7_9gIohM3AenruDyoTcJsdmRERgSSh2CkIlCE5hCWhKSRez5YwJlf5lLMFQgQXbp8SVHLhAavRFgs5FNgByQjkWl/s400/PB140621.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409653344805698690" /></a><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8OrWK5GGYTlTWKYBsRg7W-YyD9CcxhsR3j-p90jT6p2x1w3JQ4irHdUGYfwQGn3C0V7QrbKx9BeXB6BGaiBYbM0K_tbCswPGPodqzI58okOp-84yXRcnThuAkz5gyAVRGre2zXCLjv6WZ/s400/PB140633.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409654467199662802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksnaG8Hyehgi6mfc5BzndmlKEIqkHi-tk_MsUMcAOFePYAoEfRgNLGrxc4R2XUMpyLoxf5M7XH-5Mv8JSIy8LlZPDNVSDw7UUsg-evicybsbfsvEY-wSe50OqdbDWwqYBBII3LFypmD9b/s1600/PB180699.JPG"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksnaG8Hyehgi6mfc5BzndmlKEIqkHi-tk_MsUMcAOFePYAoEfRgNLGrxc4R2XUMpyLoxf5M7XH-5Mv8JSIy8LlZPDNVSDw7UUsg-evicybsbfsvEY-wSe50OqdbDWwqYBBII3LFypmD9b/s1600/PB180699.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksnaG8Hyehgi6mfc5BzndmlKEIqkHi-tk_MsUMcAOFePYAoEfRgNLGrxc4R2XUMpyLoxf5M7XH-5Mv8JSIy8LlZPDNVSDw7UUsg-evicybsbfsvEY-wSe50OqdbDWwqYBBII3LFypmD9b/s400/PB180699.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409653343797936866" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpWdQI4X_Jd5ExnubBnDxCrwmsfc9d7xT1FlQQ_9e2tBQxTg6ZW1qbTdTL6Dqhq8z0naO03vIP4puRcW7B3SzzCbcxS6lXOGoJainpk5wwaJkTYB32xbOc0wnCOBnE7M7m1cQ1rIpVdby/s1600/PB200684.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpWdQI4X_Jd5ExnubBnDxCrwmsfc9d7xT1FlQQ_9e2tBQxTg6ZW1qbTdTL6Dqhq8z0naO03vIP4puRcW7B3SzzCbcxS6lXOGoJainpk5wwaJkTYB32xbOc0wnCOBnE7M7m1cQ1rIpVdby/s400/PB200684.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409653334313673890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBaOOLHN0PJRVD-LU4tb-SYcGqVBEG6H9MRvs9MBX_xtE6QgbCFyqbKmN70qgsofxZCuZYoNyGL93opHXIQ5NEmUFA1pwR7BnyCwACv65ekrHrl2Ur5yifALLcnBjMBP8JDwdp5mmJ05MJ/s1600/PB240624.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBaOOLHN0PJRVD-LU4tb-SYcGqVBEG6H9MRvs9MBX_xtE6QgbCFyqbKmN70qgsofxZCuZYoNyGL93opHXIQ5NEmUFA1pwR7BnyCwACv65ekrHrl2Ur5yifALLcnBjMBP8JDwdp5mmJ05MJ/s400/PB240624.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409653323552695618" /></a></div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-36451532531254267342009-11-04T00:21:00.007-06:002009-11-05T19:51:53.803-06:00weekend getaway...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglF53L5KVMi90_SCbKWtJzWiFxCp9y7C0Tx3iZGtOq68whmoOxVSR5mfzCBycU6fbdmvOUFEAKVR2Lpuy2YAM3Dm5b1s1gQLovor3onpxCGUd-T3zE34-ChImv9Mz2_qls7WjZWV7DnMxn/s1600-h/PB010661.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglF53L5KVMi90_SCbKWtJzWiFxCp9y7C0Tx3iZGtOq68whmoOxVSR5mfzCBycU6fbdmvOUFEAKVR2Lpuy2YAM3Dm5b1s1gQLovor3onpxCGUd-T3zE34-ChImv9Mz2_qls7WjZWV7DnMxn/s400/PB010661.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400133019633629906" /></a>This week I am getting ready for the fast approaching <a href="http://1154lill.com/holidaymarket/">Lill Holiday Market</a>. It's just about a week away and I have plenty left to do! Thankfully, a few of my other projects have just recently wrapped up, including the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-A-K-E/132852507233?ref=mf">30 day sketch</a> and the set design for Museum. In the midst of all this, I decided to come up for a big gulp of air and headed to Denver for the weekend. A dear friend of mine recently moved there, so it was great to see her and explore a new city. We walked around town, visited some great shops (<a href="http://www.fancytiger.com/craftindex.html">Fancy Tiger</a>, <a href="http://www.kozofineartmaterials.com/">Kozo</a>, Heidelberg Antiques, and Gallagher Books), had a delicious brunch at <a href="http://www.gaiabistro.com/">Gaia</a>, and hiked through Rocky Mountain National Park. Here are a few pictures!<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbnZcC3HctTF7e_Sgmls44pejaKbbAc81Z2zNHQbL4h78Ez477q4EALuB3JJomF9KB6k8Mo-TWOESi9d-891s4WE0YjGX9x8-MrjgUDYFhwvIysOnzZ-rQCYRtnn7eOkOGTCBR0rvxmbm/s1600-h/PB010686.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbnZcC3HctTF7e_Sgmls44pejaKbbAc81Z2zNHQbL4h78Ez477q4EALuB3JJomF9KB6k8Mo-TWOESi9d-891s4WE0YjGX9x8-MrjgUDYFhwvIysOnzZ-rQCYRtnn7eOkOGTCBR0rvxmbm/s400/PB010686.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400132284461043170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEL5NpLO9fxfIxxRc1SOh1sK0TKX0pYX2KxGZt0v2-2rI9kmNzoWAB2KrAfIjPSs0IiBzD1BJzLX2_TKaRFUhQTTPS95O6YS3u7IhWEglcDl4yMHFY_DAKUoFOC9rN5pNo3W7_HjIGAm0y/s1600-h/PA310630.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEL5NpLO9fxfIxxRc1SOh1sK0TKX0pYX2KxGZt0v2-2rI9kmNzoWAB2KrAfIjPSs0IiBzD1BJzLX2_TKaRFUhQTTPS95O6YS3u7IhWEglcDl4yMHFY_DAKUoFOC9rN5pNo3W7_HjIGAm0y/s400/PA310630.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400132279192703314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmzr4IvfkV6W0WyP6WFSovDIcLu6sv5MxZVq2OnrSnmNDea5gIWb64iEZTl0Jr6V8Dz2fu-RFfB1glCO0dmiU1a3CURqt3IEOKBCgCupVCLVIF9ue4zt3LFYxwZyv_dBreJKBF9w8b0nmj/s1600-h/PA310627.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmzr4IvfkV6W0WyP6WFSovDIcLu6sv5MxZVq2OnrSnmNDea5gIWb64iEZTl0Jr6V8Dz2fu-RFfB1glCO0dmiU1a3CURqt3IEOKBCgCupVCLVIF9ue4zt3LFYxwZyv_dBreJKBF9w8b0nmj/s400/PA310627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400132274783864658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0X6RVHAy5_JGelxh9g7qHWGZ7ddnMHyruJZaTCYyvoU-FCc_1u0dyU32Fy5H_FOiwH8mSrAKGqX0scL9Pqs8T3tdkPZXrVQoUzBM_ZZj3HGzOUMLjNb3Ubwv6DJzqxewHB51nASZLaZMI/s1600-h/PA310629.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0X6RVHAy5_JGelxh9g7qHWGZ7ddnMHyruJZaTCYyvoU-FCc_1u0dyU32Fy5H_FOiwH8mSrAKGqX0scL9Pqs8T3tdkPZXrVQoUzBM_ZZj3HGzOUMLjNb3Ubwv6DJzqxewHB51nASZLaZMI/s400/PA310629.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400132269865142226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXY-eZsYsLgfvhKcQKv9XpxZ8VjflDCLUKrpYxTN1E0XB6SMvPazGcwKTVCCuLtg3FRO-UQ-RvxleShpDrPGuPp_tZBbtdNlIYbxvmIPYYP-ShFznpgQhRafF1Eq8QnLqGrlIcMSG7wVb/s1600-h/PB010641.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXY-eZsYsLgfvhKcQKv9XpxZ8VjflDCLUKrpYxTN1E0XB6SMvPazGcwKTVCCuLtg3FRO-UQ-RvxleShpDrPGuPp_tZBbtdNlIYbxvmIPYYP-ShFznpgQhRafF1Eq8QnLqGrlIcMSG7wVb/s400/PB010641.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400132267492087170" /></a><br /></div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-67088930462386229872009-10-21T19:58:00.003-05:002009-10-21T20:13:15.479-05:00to market...If you are in Chicago on Saturday, November 14th, come see me at Lill's holiday market! I will be selling jewelry, art and vintage goods. Below is a little snippet from their blog on the story behind the market, and if you follow this <a href="http://1154lill.com/holidaymarket/">link</a>, you can get the rest of the details on where and when. Hope to see you there!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawovp7lPUbRII-I3iPC8d2uviI-eQ_e7Wo_GxzbzkeRUgvIhRa02-nhT5lhdnBdCq5EtEvi-gws8JGW2oEUoLWFjLw8bS4m-tBrJ1pXeybKjA1nqVcTUXuAjvE2KoGjisA1IyIKV_OoOU/s1600-h/holiday+market.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawovp7lPUbRII-I3iPC8d2uviI-eQ_e7Wo_GxzbzkeRUgvIhRa02-nhT5lhdnBdCq5EtEvi-gws8JGW2oEUoLWFjLw8bS4m-tBrJ1pXeybKjA1nqVcTUXuAjvE2KoGjisA1IyIKV_OoOU/s400/holiday+market.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395223073006179154" /></a>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-15506559342640690242009-10-07T00:37:00.005-05:002009-10-07T01:19:19.391-05:00weekend blurbs...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWL-rdG1LX4gZ0yHHsrEys8SwjFW1iq9hl25lynluiWXU1l-Lc9xHNpsCs8Czf7-XKsRgjOwLPDS7k_gQDx8bYUf_Umz5JmkZlbQauke3uxFemYO5qeeuqH8bCwLPrUX_ieaJdMo0PaZw/s1600-h/PA050671.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWL-rdG1LX4gZ0yHHsrEys8SwjFW1iq9hl25lynluiWXU1l-Lc9xHNpsCs8Czf7-XKsRgjOwLPDS7k_gQDx8bYUf_Umz5JmkZlbQauke3uxFemYO5qeeuqH8bCwLPrUX_ieaJdMo0PaZw/s400/PA050671.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389734576973055682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">...sitting at a library desk with a stack of good books, working on my current set design project</div><div style="text-align: center;">checked out: "<a href="http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/05/sketchbook_conc.php">Sketch Book, Conceptual drawings from the World's Most Influential Designers", by Timothy O'Donnell</a>, "<a href="http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/299">Leon Ferrai and Mira Schendel, Tangled Alphabets</a>" and a couple others.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVQRSI1FH_iTdYsTlS-qxbjnRLIyF_x_rD0qJGDMpIWsUjd4J9t_hOAr8BnLZB2i6gP61MyyXPguFU-FDHtL4j7paG38JW-oX_CvLiiHTStQScsrAU1qwH7QJZMT9pgO3Qjm3QedsyvM6/s1600-h/PA050624.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVQRSI1FH_iTdYsTlS-qxbjnRLIyF_x_rD0qJGDMpIWsUjd4J9t_hOAr8BnLZB2i6gP61MyyXPguFU-FDHtL4j7paG38JW-oX_CvLiiHTStQScsrAU1qwH7QJZMT9pgO3Qjm3QedsyvM6/s400/PA050624.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389734562482552002" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">...a couple of finds from the Kane County flea market. I also picked up a few prints and some really delicious apple cider donuts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegNmFVBHxTqUD1iMq37sagsK__DCY8YiZ5UbfTeLViFBe-NfVfLkauZJRn3fNEC0P0uVb141T1ExP2VZncZvaMIGDu7zKR4ANTRu-gozF6faeXrx5GxTCQI-8KY55w9aEYy2U-f5C7jHA/s1600-h/PA050627.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegNmFVBHxTqUD1iMq37sagsK__DCY8YiZ5UbfTeLViFBe-NfVfLkauZJRn3fNEC0P0uVb141T1ExP2VZncZvaMIGDu7zKR4ANTRu-gozF6faeXrx5GxTCQI-8KY55w9aEYy2U-f5C7jHA/s400/PA050627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389730470077372194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_r6H7kC8s95odUqAu9Cq2co47gH8I1toCzvq4Pi4JA1zpKjmGIwDHwAv0cnemUxHy7rKLPJ7VcubSDYfEAp6UYEuSQ-WAdeWpKPe2jtftQuvQd4km2XFBf-NilwKrJxwNE2EfsVVh6GF/s1600-h/PA050628.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_r6H7kC8s95odUqAu9Cq2co47gH8I1toCzvq4Pi4JA1zpKjmGIwDHwAv0cnemUxHy7rKLPJ7VcubSDYfEAp6UYEuSQ-WAdeWpKPe2jtftQuvQd4km2XFBf-NilwKrJxwNE2EfsVVh6GF/s400/PA050628.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389730456479618466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">... sidewalk art that I stumbled upon on a walk</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEypgZkOYGexi2vJeB1I9We_k2ojPrauCRkpR_IZ9WORk1-PLS_pb5KwVutTjgOo2iYIcHGibsm6mcrumRnbZRHowCYlnAotlkROtSQiMCWd7XR8sFJ51KeIfkb0c6-UogNy_l2pdi_FA/s1600-h/PA050635.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEypgZkOYGexi2vJeB1I9We_k2ojPrauCRkpR_IZ9WORk1-PLS_pb5KwVutTjgOo2iYIcHGibsm6mcrumRnbZRHowCYlnAotlkROtSQiMCWd7XR8sFJ51KeIfkb0c6-UogNy_l2pdi_FA/s400/PA050635.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389730444833211602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJUH4J3YL-DP1LJxUSnAqHBP-yqT7116WMI5HHp-eNBf28Pn3iwvtQfoyJWhCLc6GFL3iTlY42WpSAsRrMs5Y8KgUYBX-b_g0LjiHIrBg-BHn7-N3HGp0SKkEZPkPjw9NZSPacayxewc1e/s1600-h/PA050634.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJUH4J3YL-DP1LJxUSnAqHBP-yqT7116WMI5HHp-eNBf28Pn3iwvtQfoyJWhCLc6GFL3iTlY42WpSAsRrMs5Y8KgUYBX-b_g0LjiHIrBg-BHn7-N3HGp0SKkEZPkPjw9NZSPacayxewc1e/s400/PA050634.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389730429967655474" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">...the lesser known public park, where I worked on drawings for the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=271626095226&index=1">30 day sketch</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlMQZY5o3pviwr9bPfahBZM13eTxfta0uMIxrVv_aLdz5-h62L6gnoK06AMOGbuWzOeVg9RTsRFQmoruirWFSGuaxNDBDy_-uBqbfMXf0ZEh9pdY1a5Gat0-zFEJWy0rzUrT9b-3XLRGy/s1600-h/PA050637.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlMQZY5o3pviwr9bPfahBZM13eTxfta0uMIxrVv_aLdz5-h62L6gnoK06AMOGbuWzOeVg9RTsRFQmoruirWFSGuaxNDBDy_-uBqbfMXf0ZEh9pdY1a5Gat0-zFEJWy0rzUrT9b-3XLRGy/s400/PA050637.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389730416906595106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">... see the finished version on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-A-K-E/132852507233?ref=nf">MAKE</a>.</div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-31252970637324706362009-09-29T22:59:00.001-05:002009-09-29T23:03:26.638-05:00so close...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhueGxLc3TDAViFMRkB1m26plE6IxJoycBZ95ZE03LoIP1NfSRJuhgo4Yl3YrpnwY7q3kAgaJ2ao81VmSlRhWRNFErJhH57V1SMSpHgsnnbYGI6SHfp1Zrgzr46SJOmDkuD7Cgs0Wy-45q8/s1600-h/P9180623.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhueGxLc3TDAViFMRkB1m26plE6IxJoycBZ95ZE03LoIP1NfSRJuhgo4Yl3YrpnwY7q3kAgaJ2ao81VmSlRhWRNFErJhH57V1SMSpHgsnnbYGI6SHfp1Zrgzr46SJOmDkuD7Cgs0Wy-45q8/s400/P9180623.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387105551392563378" /></a>If you are even remotely considering doing this, that means you definitely need to do it. Sign up on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-A-K-E/132852507233">facebook</a>. no pressure.unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-71820213788413689992009-09-28T22:04:00.002-05:002009-09-28T22:12:31.430-05:00sunday...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8EbKgUtcTnxPyCM9qZ0IWXCCNIYHtOz3hwSts72rIRsuMzPqmbtp4Zm8hL6v62GOQglU3m6pj6fy2KQr2Stc-o8bX2MFZ7ADxc7dDZJNgOR1c8xeFK3oc46iUobipZVGY4jNpIQvM2Xf/s1600-h/P9270638.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8EbKgUtcTnxPyCM9qZ0IWXCCNIYHtOz3hwSts72rIRsuMzPqmbtp4Zm8hL6v62GOQglU3m6pj6fy2KQr2Stc-o8bX2MFZ7ADxc7dDZJNgOR1c8xeFK3oc46iUobipZVGY4jNpIQvM2Xf/s400/P9270638.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386720032612485106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Lounging on the grass in the park... <br /></div><div>after which, I went to an antique market and got some great paper for collaging. The thirty day sketch starts in just three days and I plan to use some of it in my book. On top of that, I've just started a new set design and I'm in for a busy week at work. I'll probably be visiting this moment in my mind a few times and wishing I could do a little time travel.</div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-39847283074210567992009-09-17T11:56:00.004-05:002009-09-17T12:12:36.063-05:00M A K E ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnj0BGYZKNktrsUz6qontpdRcGhg_l2PI-1AJ9nFBAqeqegGMTFvIYBm4DuhjguipSJPS8Rek6ZIlf5wVTaIxNovt_O9_I7yDp58P0izIopYjCkGWQdAgM9v1OvbB1su1R1AcyEY8_kJ4/s1600-h/P3160304.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnj0BGYZKNktrsUz6qontpdRcGhg_l2PI-1AJ9nFBAqeqegGMTFvIYBm4DuhjguipSJPS8Rek6ZIlf5wVTaIxNovt_O9_I7yDp58P0izIopYjCkGWQdAgM9v1OvbB1su1R1AcyEY8_kJ4/s400/P3160304.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382482039654721762" /></a>Earlier this month I created a new facebook page called <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-A-K-E/132852507233?ref=mf">M A K E</a>. The goal of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-A-K-E/132852507233?ref=mf">M A K E</a> is to create an online creative exchange, where artists of all mediums can show what they are working on, share great links and ideas, get inspired, and join in group projects. The first project starts October 1st, and is a 30 day sketch. I got a lot of interest when I did my own 30 day sketch, so now I'm trying to get all those people to do it with me! Help it catch on: I currently have 28 participants, but would love to see that number grow. Visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-A-K-E/132852507233?ref=mf">M A K E</a>, become a fan, and sign up for the 30 day sketch.unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-7335146871727701362009-09-17T11:38:00.007-05:002009-09-17T11:56:11.620-05:00playing catch up...<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16vNQb8PWwhFWFEt1S0bnxi3Aj5ckULjXxAU7NWiwflZBLDwzj92aCMsMmO6qMhAIrdhIwiFv4P5fQ0iRFyYKgOPTO9bgiT6HjaXdmNqCvUsl4L9iXNEg2Cj4Ahd0wgo4hAk9vX0ANH-E/s1600-h/P9060297.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16vNQb8PWwhFWFEt1S0bnxi3Aj5ckULjXxAU7NWiwflZBLDwzj92aCMsMmO6qMhAIrdhIwiFv4P5fQ0iRFyYKgOPTO9bgiT6HjaXdmNqCvUsl4L9iXNEg2Cj4Ahd0wgo4hAk9vX0ANH-E/s400/P9060297.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382479445251491906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></div><div>The last two weeks have been FULL. A wedding, a birthday, work, and now finally I've started posting some of my new jewelry to the <a href="www.uncharted.etsy.com">shop</a>. Here are some shots of petals at the wedding, my henna (which has sadly washed away), and one of my new bracelets.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjof6TLBvcfxtQMNgxrCk0UyaYOIT-fY-n5Eyi-NXRHt_TArHKPBczm1hrLGk3CKVuXBPszAFHsaQC_zXxqT3M-NodFdTWd5H8mNZVNIv-BgXQhKusE48EEQktCdDyFjuLIGZ23ZWAdgv-9/s400/P9070471.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382476960057240130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-NgCjQAsM3S5tGoXN3LstKqv_0UA8MG7oRgMzjhnzts9-7CCQjZTtzpCX3nAlRJQtMZZOcLXs8sCVPonXrT8osv7l5mAxu-ImrdqVBVKuhRzic1YjDlr3DbTBkDb2Oa1dsuKyXbLIZMg/s1600-h/P9070440.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-NgCjQAsM3S5tGoXN3LstKqv_0UA8MG7oRgMzjhnzts9-7CCQjZTtzpCX3nAlRJQtMZZOcLXs8sCVPonXrT8osv7l5mAxu-ImrdqVBVKuhRzic1YjDlr3DbTBkDb2Oa1dsuKyXbLIZMg/s400/P9070440.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382477978843041554" /></a>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-47222368850760387132009-08-28T16:05:00.004-05:002009-08-28T17:01:42.491-05:00open studio...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcRQzfsQo4wa6SXoUOE_CpOPtiougmUewtDYL34iXxOUXk9hK7t9SZx4gZoXSyakLjviHGSYGFTYnQhhutAJ8pfBkoGWIcL_-7XlLosu4FXv9E5XQ1foI0XavDpFRIaJObbWKbA7yiWCx/s1600-h/P8230308.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcRQzfsQo4wa6SXoUOE_CpOPtiougmUewtDYL34iXxOUXk9hK7t9SZx4gZoXSyakLjviHGSYGFTYnQhhutAJ8pfBkoGWIcL_-7XlLosu4FXv9E5XQ1foI0XavDpFRIaJObbWKbA7yiWCx/s400/P8230308.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375131844993791698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I have two studios side by side, one that is my work space and the other that serves as a small gallery space. Both spaces are great for a party! So, this past Sunday, I hosted my second open studio. A few friends, Laura Granlund of <a href="http://www.intimidnation.com/">Intimidnation</a>, Mamata Reddy of <a href="http://www.pomegranate-cafe.com/">Pomegranate Cafe</a>, and Chris Ocken of <a href="http://chris.ockenphotography.com/">Ocken Photography</a> shared the space with me. We displayed our work and asked a bunch of people to come over. About 50 - 60 people showed up. There was artwork and a raffle in the gallery side, while jewelry, food, and wine was on the work side. It was a good way to kick off my stay-cation. Thanks to everyone who came!<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Light was low, so these photos are a bit blurry!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUlQDxoWrzvAmNDryhzqZ-HBqpwSo1khOcHbkAeJcZWvTbbbQ9sbhBdV_MoPfuhnDfUeK52TJ-0rpVaFx-mjzQ_zQifqNDioAyHvzbud1_zgU_-didXM1A5VS4Sa8zhlhKC1aQc_6NsFI/s1600-h/P8230323.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUlQDxoWrzvAmNDryhzqZ-HBqpwSo1khOcHbkAeJcZWvTbbbQ9sbhBdV_MoPfuhnDfUeK52TJ-0rpVaFx-mjzQ_zQifqNDioAyHvzbud1_zgU_-didXM1A5VS4Sa8zhlhKC1aQc_6NsFI/s400/P8230323.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375131832772694594" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8C4ui5ohOjSIFVBgFr3e0Od1XOgT_knPqcTHMz1oAK0OedXHN8Z6SRnQCNI36pv4QKq-nzCToywDmPFaH2esSDo3CKDeZusOvijm0xKzYaikPIzgkhc4yePzbGigEnG6apXatWrwPRKvo/s1600-h/P8230326.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImLtNdeIzHE7kGphd5xOJq0XnWzyr-vu2TatqF-SHv0-UFY_EYEfeV5EhP8B71L68mrg0r9sOkdl_A_8dbdnxLpfTCrOfpeqvBu-DC5jL052puEUSzEGtSGp0Mpjro4lwYqLA6pM37CSC/s400/P8230331.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375126008357015522" /></a><br /></div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-47914785848750094802009-08-28T15:14:00.005-05:002009-08-28T16:03:37.929-05:005 days left...<div>I'm 25 days in to my 30 day sketch challenge and it hasn't exactly been the creative outburst I was envisioning. I think I was picturing a mix of detailed, patient drawings alongside explosive brief sketches (from which I would be inspired to do larger work), notes scrawled along page edges, saturated splashes of ink bringing more life to each image, and perhaps a prevailing theme emerging from the book as more and more pages were filled. Nope. How about: go to work, come home and head straight to the studio, work on jewelry and collage until I can only keep one eye open - at which point I realize I have not done my drawing for the day, pick up the book and take somewhere between 10 seconds to 3 minutes to get something on the page. These are the lovely results.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHeVTqTM7AW5XY3sA6_ctq0TxYevZM5qAoY1y-VxZjHRHQpnUpU4n98VOBgCN_-t2f4BfvMHRoTSt-5OvrQTY9Oxsa6NnkkmQRRT4pO1suBSU_DUWyurI_tidGzpnxWjmEXWb74KMdeI5/s1600-h/sketchseries1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHeVTqTM7AW5XY3sA6_ctq0TxYevZM5qAoY1y-VxZjHRHQpnUpU4n98VOBgCN_-t2f4BfvMHRoTSt-5OvrQTY9Oxsa6NnkkmQRRT4pO1suBSU_DUWyurI_tidGzpnxWjmEXWb74KMdeI5/s400/sketchseries1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375120132582395282" /></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8909IRvpT2CqIKwnXqn0BhitDZkV7LNZ4ilGYOAncGO56pQQellkdG4XKXLNidfuy7I1YwtrBX5m4ImbUtYkujgNro2kuA9lfzYPGng4gehkBZYZHWYl6fgFrOxwlnDx-5HsxBAbFa0nW/s400/sketchseries2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375120130194172402" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcks4oLpJwsx7RZdra6Ccuf__Wh6OA9iV4uku2Yp_f-T-lDOeuuWEddO51uUnifhmrU65-v21Z-9Pn8i5wx4E3oDl9MF7Misw4HI4KpV7ivG-2VwKgtntrPteRH_x6PO-feCyyJui722nP/s400/sketchseries3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375120115575012658" /><br />I suppose there is some value in having to complete each drawing in such a short period of time. It definitely takes the pondering out. No time to ponder what to draw and no time to ponder what line to form next... which is a good thing to force yourself to do sometimes. Well, I have a few more days to finish the book, we'll see what emerges!<div><br /></div><div>I do have to say, I did miss one day, Monday, the first day in a month I had nothing else to do - and I just plain forgot. go figure.</div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-34987236107423758992009-08-10T13:46:00.005-05:002009-08-10T14:48:46.733-05:008 days in...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnGOo_mmmudw9bw-Ur_nkZKjzQ02GxdS4Mq6dJUJvvAXeFTu2_PdpIQzNLNBTFQ6aRrcA-RABE6o-OrxqYIc2b9KLTyPHypim-xIuRWZUd4WYyyCv1PqLlGBh2FRYeFuhMeehbnsWBfTPJ/s1600-h/P8100294.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnGOo_mmmudw9bw-Ur_nkZKjzQ02GxdS4Mq6dJUJvvAXeFTu2_PdpIQzNLNBTFQ6aRrcA-RABE6o-OrxqYIc2b9KLTyPHypim-xIuRWZUd4WYyyCv1PqLlGBh2FRYeFuhMeehbnsWBfTPJ/s400/P8100294.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368418015962511570" /></a>I'm eight days into my thirty day sketch project. I've been cramming many of my sketches in right before I go to bed, which I've discovered is not a good idea (as you will probably notice!) Even though I am not proud of those, I'm still posting everything here. This morning I changed my ways and did this sketch of a shop window right after I got out of yoga. 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbWq8P_DMkuLZRB8jUolj68KCZY6JN6DpcQKLdoLDciCDs1beLo7-Ia3bQ2HMGa4k6iEqtCvw7QFcItKut2nwOx9GZyBm3WsY2rNotRO07F-_XZgj0pDMZ2fH1Iqdh2ZA8Vpto_UnT4fi/s320/P8070274.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368416850560856786" /></a>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-44447142063819429612009-08-03T14:39:00.003-05:002009-08-03T14:49:57.578-05:00day one...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6LT28o3Qi5_BN6nnpQXtQsAAxqRUtDZtw7e4Ntj3GhPW9bdXe4pUXeT9dHnm2UE5N4bX-pZWsBLES5G_SNKtb_Qmt4JYXPNRs286y9xoQpH0PDUe2MlazIT3T5lzNOzjmuKB8Kc4px_d/s1600-h/P8030278.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 394px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6LT28o3Qi5_BN6nnpQXtQsAAxqRUtDZtw7e4Ntj3GhPW9bdXe4pUXeT9dHnm2UE5N4bX-pZWsBLES5G_SNKtb_Qmt4JYXPNRs286y9xoQpH0PDUe2MlazIT3T5lzNOzjmuKB8Kc4px_d/s400/P8030278.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365825024817728882" /></a>Growing up, I had the same art teacher from 4th grade all the way through high school graduation. Every single year, our first assignment was to draw our hand. Since then, I always start each one of my sketchbooks with a hand drawing. Today I was feeling out of practice.unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-54380408102330703682009-08-02T18:26:00.010-05:002009-08-02T19:15:29.312-05:0030 days...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OyVYi-nZoeym2zRxrjR8Wfnb0UfBMs9meRFbNPuNRpRFCfwCcuPpfwE3XClMHocL1kVMrqqz7K-DENhNnS_HD5L6aT2Mt-8PAyn_D6Hx6H5laoObYI6cWN74P8_gIdO2CQJH63LhFH7m/s1600-h/P8020275.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OyVYi-nZoeym2zRxrjR8Wfnb0UfBMs9meRFbNPuNRpRFCfwCcuPpfwE3XClMHocL1kVMrqqz7K-DENhNnS_HD5L6aT2Mt-8PAyn_D6Hx6H5laoObYI6cWN74P8_gIdO2CQJH63LhFH7m/s400/P8020275.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365512585326060338" /></a>Towards the end of June, I decided to give myself a thirty day challenge to get certain areas of my life in order. My goal: get through a laundry list of to-dos that had been out there so long I had just started ignoring them, and to rejuvenate my daily routine. Specifics on the daily rejuvenation list: exercise, pack lunch for work, no coffee. Laundry list: take car in to the shop, go to the dentist, explore the option of getting additional studio space, get renters insurance, etc. The results: the laundry list is done! As a result of checking these things off my list, starting this month, I will have additional studio space, which is perfect timing, because I'm having an open studio on the 23rd. Also this month, I will be sending my car "out to pasture" (after having gotten the verdict from the mechanic) and signing up for <a href="http://www.igocars.org/">I-Go</a>, which I feel really good about. My only shortcoming in the whole thirty days happened just four days from the end, when I decided I would exercise upon waking up from a nap - and ended up waking up a 6:30 the next morning!! Argh. <div>Despite missing that day, I feel like I've found the rhythm I'd been looking for, and accomplished some things that will have a big impact on the rest of my year. So, as a follow up, I have a new 30 day challenge. In the spirit of preparing for my open studio later this month, I will be doing a drawing a day for the next thirty days, starting tomorrow. I have a fresh new sketch book and pencil that I'm really excited to start using! Check back for the results.<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXI9NXGGMlLMmnHccqcqtVwvqAgv2yqubyuacOX-ngy2ENWHNKdVYPW86S3hxTaLD6B6qWWLK86GZDL-a7Sxdy7-Qt4eQs1Nxb-ux0bWve2SByB91RPLl4K7009zcwEz8rpoNGSxZ895zp/s1600-h/P8010274.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXI9NXGGMlLMmnHccqcqtVwvqAgv2yqubyuacOX-ngy2ENWHNKdVYPW86S3hxTaLD6B6qWWLK86GZDL-a7Sxdy7-Qt4eQs1Nxb-ux0bWve2SByB91RPLl4K7009zcwEz8rpoNGSxZ895zp/s400/P8010274.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365512576554334882" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371715749372149205.post-66321876697591981112009-07-26T19:07:00.004-05:002009-07-26T19:16:46.978-05:00now listening...<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/c8YA1yXPMK4&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/c8YA1yXPMK4&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>My most recent music purchase: <a href="http://www.zeeavi.com/home/">Zee Avi</a>. She is originally from Borneo, was discovered on YouTube, and is now touring. For more of her story or music, check out her <a href="http://www.zeeavi.com/home/">website</a>.</div>unchartedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11617842162808522545noreply@blogger.com0