Monthly Archives: May 2009

Another good work day

Posted on 22 May 2009 by

I make a second pastel drawing, “sell” my first, and painstakingly (and painfully) clean many vintage buttons. Continue reading →

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Playing with pastels

Posted on 21 May 2009 by

A portrait of Leigh-Michil. Continue reading →

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Almost done with first decoupaged cigar box

Posted on 21 May 2009 by

I finish decoupaging my first cigar box, and it leaves me exhausted. Continue reading →

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Seed planted.

Posted on 20 May 2009 by

I decide to decoupage a bunch of cigar boxes, to sell on Etsy. I am torn between my consumer philosophy and my artistic self-respect, and the latter wins. I decide what to call days like yesterday: foundation work. Continue reading →

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Another week begins

Posted on 19 May 2009 by

I spend an out-of-it day running errands and clipping collage scraps. I analyze my frustration with my off-day. Continue reading →

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Collage lessons

Posted on 16 May 2009 by

I attempt a larger wall collage, and ponder a quilt-mandala collage and pastel play. Continue reading →

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A full day

Posted on 15 May 2009 by

I wonder about decoupage’s place in my life, make some drawings, and consider a hard clock-out time. Continue reading →

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