I first heard of Andie Thrams from a friend (who also happens to be an incredible artist, Courtney Cerruti). A bunch of us took a workshop with Andie at the Tilden Park botanical garden in Berkeley and I knew I wanted to learn more from her. Then a few months ago I saw that she… Continue reading 5 days of watercolor at the SFSU Sierra Nevada Field School
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SF Artist Spotlight: New Works by Chelsea Ryoko Wong
“She’s the next Maira Kalman,” Courtney whispers in my ear, “And if you don’t buy it I will.” We are standing in front of “Gossip Girls Selling Veggies on Mahabandoola Street, Yangon” and she is referring to San Francisco-based artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong who is currently in a two-woman show Hello At Last with Mia Christopher at… Continue reading SF Artist Spotlight: New Works by Chelsea Ryoko Wong
Submissions Now Closed (to Strike Away – a matchbook art show)
I’m thrilled to share with you that Courtney Cerruti and I are curating a show of matchbook art at Paxton Gate Curiosities in San Francisco. It’s a follow-up to Courtney’s hit show last year, 3636 Project, 36 spoons by 36 artists. The matchbook show Strike Away opens May 22, 2015. If you’d like to submit artwork click HERE for… Continue reading Submissions Now Closed (to Strike Away – a matchbook art show)
Feeling Like A “Real Artist” with a Show at The Shop Friday
Well my last post was about how I feel like an artistic poser at times. So I am thrilled to say that I will have work on display at November First Friday in San Mateo at my favorite printshop/workshop space/gallery The Shop at Flywheel Press. I’m feeling more like a real artist already! I’ll be… Continue reading Feeling Like A “Real Artist” with a Show at The Shop Friday
Social Sketch in life
I met Mike when Courtney asked if I’d like to join them for a sketch sesh. I said, “of course!” but was kinda nervous about sketching with the two of them. They are what you might call real artists. The kind of artists with degrees in art, who show their work in galleries, write books… Continue reading Social Sketch in life
3636 Project Opens at Paxton Gate’s Kids in SF Friday, February 21
36 antique spoons rebirthed by 36 artists. 3636 Project opens at Paxton Gate’s Curiosities for Kids February 21. Reception 6-8pm. 766 Valencia Street (between 18th & 19th Streets). The curator of the show, Courtney Cerruti, is always making the world around her more beautiful. She calls herself a maker extraordinaire and that she is. Doesn’t… Continue reading 3636 Project Opens at Paxton Gate’s Kids in SF Friday, February 21
Permission to Play
First, a plug. My lovely and talented friend Courtney Cerruti just released her first book, Playing With Image Transfers. And it is wonderful. Beautiful artwork, creative projects with clear “how to” instructions, and delightful personal anecdotes that give the book warmth. It would make a wonderful holiday present for kids and adults. Just saying. In… Continue reading Permission to Play
synchronize: what we are all doing at the same time
I watched a tiny piece of Christian Marclay’s The Clock at SF MoMA last week. From 4:37 – 5:05 pm or so. If you’re like me and had not heard of the work before, he (and most likely an army of unpaid interns) stitched together thousands of movie clips that reference time and matched each… Continue reading synchronize: what we are all doing at the same time
Portraits of Strangers
I recently went on a business trip to Shanghai and Seoul. One week in each city. Like many folks on Instagram, I enjoy taking photographs of people I don’t know in public. Strangely, I realized that the majority of photographs I take on the street are of men. MEN Often, these men were in motion…… Continue reading Portraits of Strangers
12 to 13 inclinations
We had a great time musing and rambling this year about art, design, and social awkwardness. Thanks for reading. I hate the word “trend” so we’ve compiled “inclinations” for you instead. These are some of our favorite things from 2012 that we hope will continue into 2013. We love: 1. All that is hand-crafted, locally-produced,… Continue reading 12 to 13 inclinations