tucked away, in a tent

Here's a sneak peak of the surprise tent/blanket fort I made for Chris and I to hide away in, on Valentine's weekend. I have a little DIY to share sometime soon.

Jae Ko

I've been traveling up, and down, the east coast quite a few times in the last month. Washington, D.C. has been on my wish list for a while. It finally was crossed off in December! Chris and I took the Megabus up on a Friday, and returned the following Sunday. It was brief, but wonderful. It's been a while since I've had an opportunity to see some fresh museums, and international art. We visited the Phillips Collection, where I fell in love with an art piece by Jae Ko, "Forces of Nature." A site specific installation, she used 800 rolls of brown kraft paper that she unrolled, and re-rolled on a potter's wheel, to then be stacked against the walls in the gallery. It was a beautiful study of movement, control and release, allowing the paper to fall where the gravity pulls. I loved the play of light, glowing against the contours, as it folds, and curves, to the floor.

it's passing to quickly!

Time is going to fast, and I can't keep up. I have a few non-New Year's resolutions, focusing on reaching a balance in life, between work, friends, physical health and creating. I am fulfilled creatively in my work, but what about the things I dream up that don't apply to that area? So, I'm recommitting to this blog, to keep me accountable in producing something, anything! It's been nearly a year since this picture was taken while I was drawing at a park. I may have drawn in my sketchbook 3, or 4, times since then. I want to catalogue my process, thoughts, or inspirations on here. So, here goes....

flowers galore!

After many days of collecting and cutting bottles, the actual installation took just two. I had the wonderful assistance of my friend Elizabeth, check out her window at http://a-hoax.tumblr.com/

ostriches!

This past fall I was lucky enough to have the chance to make a life size ostrich for the store and it was decided that I make a baby one to keep it company! It was very much loved by costumers, though some seemed to think it was a turkey.

back at it again

Looking oh so stunning as I work away on a new tunnel book/shadow box. My goal is to have it complete and another started before the end of February.

life has gotten in the way

Photos by Kathleen

I can not believe how fast these last few months have gone by! It's been wonderful and difficult all at the same time. I lost my very dear dog in January. But a terrific little puppy has since come into my life. She keeps me busy, but also prevents me from completing any personal artwork. So for now, here are some pictures from the adventures of Ellie. We met my friend Kathleen at Jekyll Island and had a beautiful weekend.