i'm seeing a theme.yum!
Friday, July 17, 2009
birthday surprise!
July 4th weekend, we visited family, and made food for a small party of friends for my
mom's 60th birthday! I made her this surprise correspondence set, and I liked how they turned out. I think I will have to make some for myself because I liked them so much!
let me know if you would like a set too! we can talk about price and quantity.
just shoot me an email- arugula.press@gmail.com
mom's 60th birthday! I made her this surprise correspondence set, and I liked how they turned out. I think I will have to make some for myself because I liked them so much!
let me know if you would like a set too! we can talk about price and quantity.
just shoot me an email- arugula.press@gmail.com
Friday, July 3, 2009
pola pola
i just picked up some FP100c Fuji Peel Apart Film today for my Polaroid 'Minute Maker' land camera today. This was my first shot. It reminded me of this shot, which I had in the back of my mind when I saw the shadow on the ground.
potato printing
caitlin mociun has a great little DIY article on Refinery 29 (great site!) which inspired me to start potato printing some shirts! i am thinking i will wear under a high waisted skirt, and make them a little more feminine. i love how caitlin can turn even a super low tech printing process into a very fashionable thing. she sure has talent.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
mike perry is in town!
i think i might go to the motivational speech tonight!
thanks to afton for filling me in.
mike perry is oh so cool.
see you there?
my mom came through town yesterday, on a whim. my dad was headed north to pick somethingup that he bought on auction. my mom hung out with me all day, and we found some good stuff at the adorable vintage shop up the street from us. i loved the perfect worn-in look of the pillow, and the vibrant colors. i also got this scarf. I wish i could have gotten a picture of my mom in her cute tunic, but i think she will wear it to her birthday party on sunday!
today i'm working on a secret project, and going to enjoy the summer breeze from the open windows. ahh, summer.
Monday, June 29, 2009
print + press month 6!
can you believe that Abby and I have just completed month 6?
man, time really flies.
I really like this months pair, because it says alot about summer in my mind-
bicycles, sunshine, and fun designs. find it in our shop, and also in person at abby's
summer sale next month.
++++
I have learned alot during this collaboration, mostly about how I work. When it comes to printing my portion, it usually doesn't actually match the sketch I have sent to Abby. It changes in little ways. I apologize to her for that, but usually it ends up being something that I am way more satisfied with in the end. Once I get in the studio, and start printing, it sometimes takes on a life
of its own. It just comes together in a way I couldn't have planned previously. I like that. It becomes something instinctual, and I play around with layers and colors.
D and I have had many discussions lately about art and experimentation, leading to me thinking alot about how I create, and what my process is. I have felt very stuck lately creative-wise, and also life-wise. Getting back into the studio the last couple weeks has gotten me back on track in a small way. I still have my doubts, but when I'm in there, working away, I am so in the moment. And I am so happy, even just to try things. Even if they don't work out or look great, I have tried. I have learned that you just have to see what happens when you are making things, because some new thing might appear. Because of all this thinking, and some previous interest of mine, I am going to be starting a new project based on process. It won't debut until fall, but I am excited about it. It involves other people too, and that is so important. Life is so good when it includes other people.
man, time really flies.
I really like this months pair, because it says alot about summer in my mind-
bicycles, sunshine, and fun designs. find it in our shop, and also in person at abby's
summer sale next month.
++++
I have learned alot during this collaboration, mostly about how I work. When it comes to printing my portion, it usually doesn't actually match the sketch I have sent to Abby. It changes in little ways. I apologize to her for that, but usually it ends up being something that I am way more satisfied with in the end. Once I get in the studio, and start printing, it sometimes takes on a life
of its own. It just comes together in a way I couldn't have planned previously. I like that. It becomes something instinctual, and I play around with layers and colors.
D and I have had many discussions lately about art and experimentation, leading to me thinking alot about how I create, and what my process is. I have felt very stuck lately creative-wise, and also life-wise. Getting back into the studio the last couple weeks has gotten me back on track in a small way. I still have my doubts, but when I'm in there, working away, I am so in the moment. And I am so happy, even just to try things. Even if they don't work out or look great, I have tried. I have learned that you just have to see what happens when you are making things, because some new thing might appear. Because of all this thinking, and some previous interest of mine, I am going to be starting a new project based on process. It won't debut until fall, but I am excited about it. It involves other people too, and that is so important. Life is so good when it includes other people.
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