They have great shows displaying work from local photographers. There is a library, as well as an entire slew of classes you can take.
Find more info. at the website: Houston Center for Photography
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Houston Center for Photography
Not so long ago (although it seems like quite a while back) I went to the Houston Center for Photography. Probably the first time I ever went was back when I was in high school at HSPVA. But I go periodically, and always love it. I feel like it's a place more people in Houston should know about (hence this post).
They have great shows displaying work from local photographers. There is a library, as well as an entire slew of classes you can take.
Find more info. at the website: Houston Center for Photography
They have great shows displaying work from local photographers. There is a library, as well as an entire slew of classes you can take.
Find more info. at the website: Houston Center for Photography
Anthropologie & Rebecca Rebouche
It seems wherever I go today I am constantly inspired by everything I come across! First I was at the hairdressor getting my hair bleached (a chore as far as I am concerned), where I was looking at a magazine.
There were so many great articles in this magazine that were just so inspiring! One was about a woman in LA who quit her day job and took up full time gardening in her backyard of only half an acre.
She would sell the beautiful flowers she grew and vegetables at a local Farmer's Market. Soon enough though, the neighbors started noticing all the plants, and actually instituted a law that was from 1946 saying this woman couldnt sell her "backyard produce." Long story short, she fought it and WON!
She came out stronger and better in the end, and she has many supporters. There are even people offering her space in there backyards for her to grow more flowers & plants so she can sell more at the Farmer's Markets (since there is such high demand).
Just goes to show you there will alays be negative sources trying to pull you down (which I can't believe someone would be mad or angry about another human growing plants), but oh well- you must perservere.
This video below is from my *favorite* store Anthropologie, and I just love this video and artist. Check it out!
There were so many great articles in this magazine that were just so inspiring! One was about a woman in LA who quit her day job and took up full time gardening in her backyard of only half an acre.
She would sell the beautiful flowers she grew and vegetables at a local Farmer's Market. Soon enough though, the neighbors started noticing all the plants, and actually instituted a law that was from 1946 saying this woman couldnt sell her "backyard produce." Long story short, she fought it and WON!
She came out stronger and better in the end, and she has many supporters. There are even people offering her space in there backyards for her to grow more flowers & plants so she can sell more at the Farmer's Markets (since there is such high demand).
Just goes to show you there will alays be negative sources trying to pull you down (which I can't believe someone would be mad or angry about another human growing plants), but oh well- you must perservere.
This video below is from my *favorite* store Anthropologie, and I just love this video and artist. Check it out!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
It's not often
that I post something regarding the "making" of any of my work. To me it's just all so revealing. But below is a photo of part of my process for one of my paintings. I've been thinking about the meaning and purpose of the masks I use in my work...and even the purpose of masks in general throughout history.
Is it always to hide something? Or is it to emphasize something else? Is it to play a game? Play the role of someone or something else? A sprirt? Is it to be anonymous? To be nothing at all?
Is it always to hide something? Or is it to emphasize something else? Is it to play a game? Play the role of someone or something else? A sprirt? Is it to be anonymous? To be nothing at all?
Friday, June 29, 2012
What's a typical day like for you?
This was a question I read in an interview Illustration Mundo did with artist & illustrator Becca Stadlander. I was just a little...no WAY jealous when I read this answer.
Please describe a typical day
I get up in the morning, make coffee, and sit down at my desk to check my mail and take care of Etsy orders. I usually have either commissioned or personal work, so I end up painting all day into the evening. If I need a break, I have a snack and some tea, read my favorite blogs and occasionally go for a walk around the neighborhood. Sometimes I work really late into the night and do errands during the day. It just depends on how I feel. The freedom to make my own schedule is almost too good to be true. I listen to music, podcasts, and books on tape while I work, and sometimes a show or movie if it’s not too distracting.
What is your working environment like?
My studio is at home, situated in a cheerful corner of my apartment with three large windows. I try to keep things pretty organized, but by the end of the day I still end up with paint all over my hands and post-its everywhere. There is an old wooden farm table I use for a desk with drawers and compartments on top for all my materials and trinkets. Flat file drawers hold my papers, records and originals, and my books are kept at arm’s reach in a doily printed shelf from ikea. My desk chair is starting to pull up the finish on the floor, and my cup of coffee is often confused with the jar of paint water.
Taken from Illustration Mundo. Full interview can be seen here:
Full Interview
But of course this answer and my reaction got me thinking...what is holding you back from living and being the life you want to be? Your (our) life is a series of choices we as individuals make. And we only have so much time, so why not do what you want to do. Woudln't you be best at the things you want to do?
Please describe a typical day
I get up in the morning, make coffee, and sit down at my desk to check my mail and take care of Etsy orders. I usually have either commissioned or personal work, so I end up painting all day into the evening. If I need a break, I have a snack and some tea, read my favorite blogs and occasionally go for a walk around the neighborhood. Sometimes I work really late into the night and do errands during the day. It just depends on how I feel. The freedom to make my own schedule is almost too good to be true. I listen to music, podcasts, and books on tape while I work, and sometimes a show or movie if it’s not too distracting.
What is your working environment like?
My studio is at home, situated in a cheerful corner of my apartment with three large windows. I try to keep things pretty organized, but by the end of the day I still end up with paint all over my hands and post-its everywhere. There is an old wooden farm table I use for a desk with drawers and compartments on top for all my materials and trinkets. Flat file drawers hold my papers, records and originals, and my books are kept at arm’s reach in a doily printed shelf from ikea. My desk chair is starting to pull up the finish on the floor, and my cup of coffee is often confused with the jar of paint water.
Taken from Illustration Mundo. Full interview can be seen here:
Full Interview
But of course this answer and my reaction got me thinking...what is holding you back from living and being the life you want to be? Your (our) life is a series of choices we as individuals make. And we only have so much time, so why not do what you want to do. Woudln't you be best at the things you want to do?
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Artists & Illustration- Becca Stadlander
I've been in an artist's slump for a long time now while I pursued other things in life that demanded too much time from me in order to keep "making." But because I did not create, I never felt whole.
I'm in a nesting stage right now. And what I mean by that is I'm getting ready. It might seem strange that I must "get ready" in order to make art, but I guess when you've been away so long....I feel it is necessary. I even took my art website down. I am ready to start over.
Ever since I was a child, "art" or "ideas"...."images" have flashed in my mind....all the time.....when I'm driving, when I'm doing anything...work...gardening...showering....the in between. I don't have to try...or even think. Sometimes the images come to me repeatedly over the years as if they are waiting to come out...to be realized. There is no point in writing them down because the persistent ones always haunt me.
What I find interesting is that I know this happens for other artists. One of the challenges I face now...is that my images...ideas...and thoughts are all over the place..and very very very VARIED.
I'm attracted to a vast array of styles...and MEDIUMS. This is a problem if I were trying to create a "body of work." But for now...I think I will just let my heart to whatever it desires. :)
I recently told my husband I was interested in illustration. He was surprised by this, as am I. But below is a delightful illustration artist I recently discovered. When I look at work like this...it makes my heart smile and fills me with the feeling of comfort. I think I must like this because it is very different from many of my works which are surreal, sometimes dark with hints of the sexual side.
I wouldn't mind, one day trying my hand at something like illustration...something "just because" something innocent and not so deep.
behold the work of Becca Stadlander...
Becca Stadlander's Art Website
I'm in a nesting stage right now. And what I mean by that is I'm getting ready. It might seem strange that I must "get ready" in order to make art, but I guess when you've been away so long....I feel it is necessary. I even took my art website down. I am ready to start over.
Ever since I was a child, "art" or "ideas"...."images" have flashed in my mind....all the time.....when I'm driving, when I'm doing anything...work...gardening...showering....the in between. I don't have to try...or even think. Sometimes the images come to me repeatedly over the years as if they are waiting to come out...to be realized. There is no point in writing them down because the persistent ones always haunt me.
What I find interesting is that I know this happens for other artists. One of the challenges I face now...is that my images...ideas...and thoughts are all over the place..and very very very VARIED.
I'm attracted to a vast array of styles...and MEDIUMS. This is a problem if I were trying to create a "body of work." But for now...I think I will just let my heart to whatever it desires. :)
I recently told my husband I was interested in illustration. He was surprised by this, as am I. But below is a delightful illustration artist I recently discovered. When I look at work like this...it makes my heart smile and fills me with the feeling of comfort. I think I must like this because it is very different from many of my works which are surreal, sometimes dark with hints of the sexual side.
I wouldn't mind, one day trying my hand at something like illustration...something "just because" something innocent and not so deep.
behold the work of Becca Stadlander...
Becca Stadlander's Art Website
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
On to my favorite day of the week...
Wed. is tomorrow (my personal mid-week Friday).
I'm already getting happy & excited thinking about building my rustic outdoor scrap wood table on Thursday. Wish me luck!
I'm already getting happy & excited thinking about building my rustic outdoor scrap wood table on Thursday. Wish me luck!
Saturday, June 16, 2012
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