You hear about artists and entertainers "bursting upon the scene" as if they just picked up a brush or a guitar and their genius gushed out. You want to be that person. You walk on stage unrehearsed because you're confident the magic will happen. Haha. I started doing Spoonflower challenges because, if I want to… Continue reading Reckoning: a humble start
Category: art life
Good old Lucy
When I fell in love with making videos (circa 2003), I was a one-woman production studio -- writer, actor, sound engineer, animator. I committed to telling some stories from a youthful point of view, so I learned how to modify my voice recording to make it sound like I was 12. Lucy was born. She… Continue reading Good old Lucy
One Word for 2019
2019 word (unless I change my mind) My craft-oriented podcasts tend to be focused now on goals for 2019. On a few (such as Elise Joy #154), I've heard the suggestion to choose ONE WORD that will remind you of your best intentions for the year ahead and that will help keep you centered. In… Continue reading One Word for 2019
15th Annual Art-Life Review*
I'm always designing logos for my imaginary self Amid a variety of real-world disruptions, outdoor interests, and a modest social life, I persisted. A review of my journal gives me these highlights: In 2018, I allowed myself to chase every interest, voraciously learning from books and videos. Every day brought new excitement. Frustration ignited problem-solving… Continue reading 15th Annual Art-Life Review*
