I’m cheating today. Lesley is not a person, it’s my university. But tonight were the thesis presentations for Masters of Education in Community Art and in Integrated Teaching through the Arts AKA a lot of awesome people talking about a whole variety of inspiring things. I got to present my book, perform three of the …
While I greatly appreciate all my friends and family who contribute to these projects, I have to say it is particularly thrilling to get a submission from someone I don’t personally know. Today’s something comes from Amanda who says it’s ” a photo of some of the 80 pollen jars created during my residency with 2nd …
We’ve been having a lot of art-based somethings so far so I thought I would mix it up today with a something from my friend April, the med student. She describes them as “a mix of things, some from anatomy last semester, some biochem, neuroscience, and physiology.”
Today’s something comes from another costumer, Alex Levesque. “Sorry it took me a little while to send you this I just could not make up my mind. Still cant! So I sent you both of the art work pillows I have made. You can chose one you like best! Here is the link to my …
“Costume made by me~ :> Peacocks are my favorite animaaalllsss, so naturally I wanted to dress up as one. Doesn’t everyone?” Not everyone takes this desire quite as far as Cynthia does, but I think she provides a good example of what’s possible. (Also, I never tire of looking at her incredible costumes). Photography (c) …
I had a difficult time choosing one of the hilarious pictures Pati sent me. In the end, despite her skill as a cartoonist, I settled on her mini-egg series. Also, all she said when she sent me about ten great pictures of her art was, “The lego pic was sent by accident.”
Today’s something comes from my cousin’s daughter, Siri, from the Michigan UP. I woke up to an email with this picture and had to post it right away, particularly since I am about to go to an award ceremony where my aunt (Siri’s grandma) will be. I would say more but, Aa always, I think …
Kathryn’s Something: a group painting Kathryn: “So, you know that thing you put up on your Facebook about people making you something?” Me: “….yyyeeees.” Kathryn: “Well, I made you something!” Me: “YES!” Kathryn: “And I’m going to send it to you! Well, not really send it to you, but send you pictures. Because I made …
Today the countdown begins! 31 days until Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something is officially launched. Mairead’s Something: A Finished History Thesis I thought I’d start off May Something with something from my lovely sister, Mairead, who has sat through multiple emails, drafts, and phone calls while I worked my way through writing this book. …
the idea: write a song about the same ideas in Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something in order to practice expressing in multiple forms Honestly, this wasn’t the idea when I started. However, whenever I try to make something right now it ends up connecting back to Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something. And I guess …