Life and Art

Autumn- my favorite time of the year

Sketchbook Project

Count me in!  The topic for my sketchbook is SCAVENGER.  Fun.  Fun.

 

Summer Travels and grafitti getaways!

My summer has been interesting to say the least!  I have been to Tel Aviv, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles indulging in my love of photographing graffiti.  Yep, that's right.  I LOVE graffiti.  It's raw.  It's funny. It's thought provoking.  It's so inspiring.  What do you think?

Tel Aviv, June 2010 

New York City, June 2010

 
Chicago, July 2010

So how did you spend your summer vacation?  More travel pics to come.

Costa Rica and Pura Vida

Our schedules worked out that everyone could go to Costa Rica early January! It is our family's FAVORITE place for fun, sun, and relaxation. There is a saying in Costa Rica- Pura Vida. It has so many meanings and is much more than just a saying. It is a lifestyle and outlook. It means enjoying life slowly and to the fullest. It means celebrating, good spirits, perserverence, strong community, and overcoming difficulties with a resilent and happy spirit. Here are a few photos from our family vaction.

A New Year and a New Journal

I love this quote by Oprah Winfrey. 

    "Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. "

Cheers to all of you and I wish you well on your journey in 2010.  I spent the day cleaning the mess in my art room ( how can it stay clean?)  and making a new journal for the new year.

 
See you soon!

Be... DO... HAVE a Successful Art Life

I know I posted a video a few days ago-  but this video really spoke to me as I am going through a year end review and planning for 2010.  If you missed it, Lisa Sonora Beam, The Creative Entrepreuner has had several enlightening discussions about her year end review and strategic planning process.  What do you want to accomplish in 2010?  How will you reach your goals and objectives?  

 

Pure fun

 This animation was completely created in 24 hours.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

 

Can't Wait!

I must be crazy.  I just enrolled in two classes that start the last two weeks of the year.  Today I start the  Remains of the Day class Mary Ann Moss.   Mary Ann's classes never, never disappont.  They are full of creative, new ideas to get you going. Best of all- they are major Fun!! Check it out - you won't be disappointed.

NYC and the ZUMI camera

I orderered a digital harezumi (ZUMI)  camera from the lovely people at Photojojo (http://photojojo.com/).  The got it to me pronto so I could take to New York.  If you are into photography-  it is a blast!  It is so small and portable and takes amazing pics. Here are a few of the shots I took.

It also takes video.

New York City

Went to New York for a few days to "fill the well."  Just walked around for a few days,went to museums, saw friends, and got my creative juices flowing.