drawing a day ~ week 51
ONE WEEK. holy cow. a year. big changes and little changes. one thing is for sure... time marches on. this week felt very concise. what you see is what you get. next week is black.
i got to spend the whole day friday with miss gwen . we started our day at the de young checking out the gee's bend quilts. they are just stunning in person. i was so glad gwen was there to try and peek at the backsides with me.... and we discovered our favorite quilter was loretta pettway. there were MANY pettway's in the show - and they had great names.... but loretta has an innate sense of composition that got me EVERY TIME [and she said she hated sewing]. i could not get over the wonky edges and the use of materials and the stains and the love that these quilts embodied.... oh and from gwen's grub i learned that the de young as a bulding is BRUTALIST ! [which in a nutshell means you have a hard time determining a sense of scale]
we then went around town thifting.... she has a fantastic eye. i wish she lived out here so we could go shopping together all the time [although it could be very dangerous....]. heck i wish she lived out here period.
we ended our day at lisa's ... where shash stopped by... it is so so exhilertating to be in a room with these women [not to leave you out grub - you are fantastic too!]. they have style, they have grace, they have taste.... and they are FUNNY!!
gwen also made me a bag for my birthday. um yeah wow. pink w/ a hippo. and i have to say - this year was pretty swell in the gift department. if you haven't peeked - check out some gifts on flickr .
trying to gear up for the opening of "geographic premonitions" at the richmond art center on saturday. it's a really long one.... and i also agreed to be on a panel discussing art on thurs. the 19th there. yes i might be crazy.
i'm also trying to organize and photograph new t-shirt and stationary designs for underdog ink . stay tuned.... i'm dreaming of having an intern.... or a robot.... or a stunt double. yes i need a stunt double....
and if you didn't know already stephanie moved her blog - it's like a step over a crack.... go reset your bloglines or goggle reader or whatever, K?
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I can't believe it's almost been a year.
Say "yes" to the intern. I interned during my college days and it was always a really good experience and helped me get closer to what I wanted to do...
Gonna go check your Flickr to check out your goodies...
your day with gwen sounds so so fun. aren't the quilts of gees bend amazing?! t and i went for my birthday in atlanta and i could just have stood there in one spot taking them in all around me!
looking forward to new underdog designs.
are you ready for book club? xo s
That would be like the best job ever!
I bet you and gwen had a blast & I love the bag she made for you and Lisa C! so cute
Also Shari and I briefly talked about creating a blog for the bookclub, she may have already mentioned this to you, so sorry if your reading something you already know but we wanted to know what you thought? It could be a ton of fun to have a place just for the latest read ya know!
Let us know whatcha think ;)
hugs!
ash
And Gwen...i can so imagine how much fun you had together :)
Have a great week xxx
And bring on the black.
take care, grache
I have really enjoyed your drawing a day series. Will you continue?
Spending time with friends is such a boost to one's spirits!
The gifts are full of loving attention to you and your tastes.
Those who know you must feel blessed, my girl!
good luck with your last week of drawings...glad you had some great gifts and time with friends!
ox
i wish i lived there too.
but i'll be back soon!
i am dangerous-
i am a total
thrift shopping enabler.
did you keep the coat?
thanks for taking
so much time
to hang out
with me...
it was the highlight
of the trip!
xoxo
This week's are lovely, I love the colours and the doilly in space! and black next week seems like a great choice to finish on
Can I be your intern? (only half joking) I will take doillies and chocolate as payment!
N x
i wish i could be your shopping partner, intern, student....
karen - it's hard for me... i've had a few students interested, but my studio is so private - it has to be the right person... you guys... you guys i know and trust - would be so cool
shari - i WISH you were my intern [although you are overqualified!] xoxo
trudesign... thanks so much
ash - ditto what i said to shari!!
julie... gwen was really fun to hang out with - i have to say - every person i've met blog wise has been fantastic
pat - i feel blessed... and i don't think i'll continue a drawing a day - but the series definitely started me on some paths that i want to continue on
wendy.... i probably could get an intern, but it's got to be the right person.... so hard
hannah - definitely on the robot prototype!
hi risa!! thank you!!
gwen... i sent the coat off today.... :) it was hard - but i think she'll use it way more than me. hanging out w/ you was fantastic. please come back
regina.... WE have to meet!!
natlatie - you are HIRED! doilies and chocolate no problem [but you are overqualified too].... um can you teleport to my studio on friday??
jan.... ME TOO....... so much... when do WE meet???
lala.... those hands are xerox transfered... i didn't draw them :) it's funny that you say that though, b/c i had my students draw hands and feet last week....
love the second motion picture...
and your drawings! the one with the flags is making me so happy right now.