I am into words. I am an editor, I love to read, and I believe you need to write clearly to convey your ideas even if you’re not a writer or an editor. But words aren’t the only way to share your story. As I’ve seen with The Sandman and all the other graphic novelsContinue reading “trying out sketching”
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adventures in spray paint
I have this shelf by my door. I use it to hold my purse or shoes right when I get home. It’s the perfect size for the tiny space between my front door and my closet. And it was black, which was fine. But not great. So I got some spray paint. And headed toContinue reading “adventures in spray paint”
odd thomas talks to elvis; i screen print him
I’m reading Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz and loving it. Odd is a pretty normal guy–he works as a line cook, hangs out with his girlfriend, and can speak to the dead. Not that they talk back. But they do show him things, and he helps them when he can. Odd tries to use this giftContinue reading “odd thomas talks to elvis; i screen print him”
family art project
I went home for the holidays, along with my siblings, their significant others, and their kids. My dad told us this week that we had a few projects to do before we could leave town. It would be like summer camp, he said. But for Christmas. Christmas Camp started with family breakfasts where we learnedContinue reading “family art project”
pick-me-up
I, like the rest of the nation, need a pick-me-up. After days of off-and-on tears, and off-and-on news, knowing we can do nothing to ease the always-on pain of the families who have lost someone, I did my best this weekend to stay busy and keep my mind occupied. So I rearranged my room. (AndContinue reading “pick-me-up”