When I woke up to four texts from Abigail which had been sent at 3 AM I knew I was about to read something interesting. But I had no idea that she was sending me a picture of something that she’d made. Actually, several somethings. “I have to confess …
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.”
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 …
the idea: put aside pride and get excited over taking pretty flower pictures I’m not sure if it comes from my childhood as a tomboy, my college experience as a “sophisticated artist,” or some weird unconscious cultural thing, but sometimes I get self-conscious when I see a beautiful flower and want to take a picture of …
the idea: learn how to make a hand-bound journal with a letterpress cover I am on the last legs of my journey creating my book, Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something, and am coming face to face with decisions about publishing and distribution that for the most part are an equal mixture of daunting and exciting. …
the idea: take the night off Thesis: done. Snacks: bought. Movie: started. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your mind is give it a break.
the idea: stop and take a picture I honestly should not be writing this right now. I should be writing the rationale for my master’s thesis which is definitely pressing the deadline. But instead I am on the phone with my sister and writing a blog post after having spent the evening at an open mic …
the idea: ask the kids if they want to play. Over the past year or so I’ve spent quite a few Thursdays in Medford at the Farmer’s Market going back and forth between telling stories and playing songs. Through my visits I’ve developed some followers who are always thrilled to see me, which is of course …
the idea: record every interesting thing that you hear Last fall I was one of eight fellows who were asked find, review, and summarize articles to include in ArtsEdSearch, “an online clearinghouse that collects and summarizes high quality research studies on the impacts of arts education and analyzes their implications for educational policy and practice.” As …
the idea: go out and see a local musician play Yesterday I went to see my incredibly talented friend, Emily Schonberg, play at the Burren in Davis Square. As an extremely biased observer, I can say that she seriously kicked ass. If you don’t believe me, check out some of the videos below. But I also …