excused absense

Excuse my absense for a couple weeks or so while I finish some needed projects- a wedding invite deadline, etc. expect some pictures meanwhile on my flickr. I keep my camera with me at all times, so it will be updated.

where to go next...

With our relocation change and other inspirations, I have decided to go in a couple avenues with printing, textiles, etc. and am looking forward to what is happening. I am thinking of intensively working on getting a line of goods out, hopefully by fall. I’ll keep you posted.

this week on my wish list...

This week I am wishing for a small things necklace, specifically like the white modern one shown above. Check our the site for a good wishing time. Cheers.

for the love of ink

I am definitely a printmaker at heart. Most every day I pass the PAN after work, and I don’t know how many times I have stopped to drool on the sidewalk. Currently, they are featuring Chris Papa who uses such bold graphic colors (although the above picture “sack dowser”
doesn’t do it justice) in his woodcuts which makes them look slightly like posters- but about the coolest event you could ever imagine. His use of texture is great, and he uses the medium of woodcut to its fullest bold extent. They make me melt- and make me want to go home and carve up a storm.

new from Nikki McClure

so if you have not yet seen Nikki McClure's new book Collect Raindrops then you need to check it out soon! i first saw it today when i stepped into anthropologie (i admit, i love that overpriced store so much, although i have only purchased a couple things ever, their displays are worth the trip.) then stopped in at a local bookstore to check it out. i'll just say that once i found it, i looked for the closest seat and got lost in it. i may have been drooling and smiling at the same time- i apologize if anyone saw me in this state. her work always puts me in a better mood about life- along with reminding me that the simple things are the ones to cherish.

in this book, Nikki combines her lovely graphic cuts with handmade lettering and a sprinkle of letterpress. another great thing i found near this book was some large scale prints of selected works of hers- for $8! i'm definately getting one soon for our new apartment (whenever that will be).

lack of pictures lately

dear readers,
my lack of pictures is due to the fact that i have accidentally left my camera cord in eugene while i'm up north for this period of time. i have dutifully been taking pictures, but have no way to upload them. so my posts will soon be replenished with their appropriate pictures. (this weekend most likely). i am excited about sharing them with you.

how are you all?
cheers.