I have a friend who is a very talented artist. He comes up with some amazing ideas. And when he pursues his ideas, he jumps in with both feet. Total passion and fearlessness. Then, inevitably, he blows everything up. Not literally. I mean, just when he’s starting to gain momentum and really make something happen, … Continue reading »
There’s a sticky note on the wall overlooking my desk. On it is written two questions. Are you a cooperative component? Or are you keeping yourself out of the game? I don’t remember now where I heard these questions. Maybe during a TED Talk. Anyway, I keep the questions there to remind me of the … Continue reading »
Yesterday I mailed my sketchbook for this year’s Sketchbook Project: Limited Edition off to the Art House Co-op in Brooklyn. The theme I chose was “The Science of Story”, and I’m really pleased with the way it turned out. I’m excited to see which page they choose to include in the Limited Edition book that … Continue reading »
On a cork board above my desk, I have three of my favorite quotes. Dwell in possibility. (Emily Dickinson) Do one thing every day that scares you. (Eleanor Roosevelt) Barn’s burnt down…now I can see the moon. (Masahide) Today is my birthday, and I feel like giving away free stuff. So I fashioned these quotes … Continue reading »
On Tuesday, I sent my Sketchbook Project 2012 off to the Brooklyn Art Library. I have such an affinity for the Art House Co-op and the Sketchbook Project. The grassrootsiness of their mission resonates with me. The theme I chose for this project was “treehouse”, and I’m really happy with the idea/story that emerged from the … Continue reading »
