wednesday

First a couple of drawings from my anonymous men series, then August and her good friend Maddie were playing in my studio. Lots of giggling!

tuesday

A few one hour drawings I did before the residency. Came home Sunday, ready to work. Now the late nights begin, filled with writing and breaks of drawing. I am trying to look forward to my thesis. Of course it is easier knowing that seventeen other people that I happen to adore will be working in the wee hours too. I will be in good company. Here goes.

wednesday

I am off to Boston tomorrow for my fourth residency. Only one more after this. Looking forward to being immersed and seeing great work, having great conversations and staying with two of my favorite women and artists. And what a nice surprise tonight, when all of the jitters are starting, to be featured on The Jealous Curator! If you have not yet seen her blog take a peek, but I must warn you you'll get hooked and find yourself there each day for more great work described and presented by the very sharp and witty Danielle. Thank you JC.
Ps these are few snippets for an animation I wish I knew how to make.

monday

wednesday night

just playing

tuesday

Sunday

My advisor suggested that I work with a collage as a means of taking a break from my characters and using found imagery to expand my vocabulary. Collage, because it is (supposed to be) a quick way to explore new ideas by simply placing found images together is a great way to develop ideas and, he suggested that using found imagery and things that exist in culture may make my characters less precious. While I think it is a great idea, it is one that I am struggling with. So here's my start, hopefully I will have an epiphany soon and things will start coming together. PS i realize that I am not really taking a break from my people, I'll work on that too, somehow.

saturday morning

I have been really bad about posting lately. These are some collages and drawings that have happened recently. There are so many more. I am working all of the time that I am not teaching or being a mom. When I rest my head on the pillow at night I'm still working, thinking. I can't shut it off and I don't want to. I want to get somewhere. I keep feeling like I am, in my head and in little bits of my work getting closer to some sort of clarity. I know, I know there is no rush but I need some resolve, for myself.