Imperfections

I wanted to share some of my printmaking student 
work. It was my final project for the class. This project 
had its challenges since it required juggling and layering 
two colors or more and the theme of "magic". I wasn't 
happy about the theme, so twisted the sense of the 
word "magic" into the "magic of exploration, childhood, 
and adventure". A very aloof take on this word.

It is a cute and slightly cheesy print. I am not an expert 
at printmaking yet or color.

It was a great note to end the class on.

Best Wishes.

Sketchbook Sunday: Sold My Soul

It is quite obvious who is my favorite band. This 
is another sketch inspired by the song "Sellout" by 
the band  Nevershoutnever. Music is a big inspiration 
for me. And as I continue to explore and experiment 
with hand-lettering and lettering, I love using lyrics as 
content for these experiments.

This sketch is no different.

I guess in a way everyone in the world sells their soul 
(whole or partially) for a paycheck at least once in their 
life. Meanwhile there are others whose whole life is sold. 
I find that bizarre and interesting at the same time.

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Process: Stone Lithography

Stone Lithography involves a stone (special stone),
chemicals, inks, and elbow grease.

It is fun way to work but it does require a great amount 
of time. This is a print form my first time working with a 
litho stone. I love the print but it was not "gallery ready" 
or "sellable" due to my inexperience. That means I got
fingerprints all over the prints that where decent.

There is a lot of mistakes in this work, but somehow I 
still find it totally beautiful.

Best Wishes.
 

Sketchbook Sunday: Trouble

Another sketchbook Sunday inspired by music. 
This sketch is a twist on the Nevershoutnever
song, "Trouble". I would recommend anybody and 
everybody to listen to this little band from Missouri.

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Book Club: "The Earth Knows My Name"

"The Earth Knows My Name: Food, Culture, and Sustainability 
in the Gardens of Ethic Americans" by Patricia Klindienst is
beautiful.

Simply beautiful.

It is now my to buy list. It is a perfect read for any history buff, 
gardener, newbie gardener, wanna-be gardener, nature lover, 
permaculture geek, sustainability geek, and anybody that can 
read should love this book.

It is open and sincere. It tells the stories of all types of people. 
From recent immigrants to native Americans to the descendents 
of European immigrants.

It is not a manuel of what to do in your garden, it is an inspiration 
for your garden.

It inspires you to love the land you live on regardless of its size 
or where it is at. It is truly a book worth reading.

Best Wishes.

Local Color: Tiny Shed

I love my city regardless of its imperfections.
During a recent trip to the local zoo, I spotted this little
beauty. The orange faded red color of the wood
is amazing.

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Sketchbook Sunday: Anxious

Worries can be bothersome and a bit overwhelming.

But worrying too much about anything never does

get anything accomplished. Action is the cure to worry.

Best Wishes.