Wednesday, March 31.
31 March 2010
29 March 2010
Day 105/365 - Cloudy Skies
Monday, March 29.
It's a beautiful day. The rain finally gave way to the beautiful shining sun. The heat eased my soul and calmed my mind. No longer shivering from the cold, I can focus on other thoughts as I walk from place to place. My mind wanders. I enjoy it. Keep the thoughts rolling and the ideas marching.
A new poem for anyone who cares:
Land by Christopher Fecio
Picture yourself inside a frame; not a square frame, though.
It's a big round frame, like the windows on a ship.
Those odd little windows that fill with faces once the ship reaches the sea.
Smiling faces bordered by fearful frowns and puffed out cheeks.
You always used to laugh when you saw those silly faces passing by on another ship.
But we went fast and sleek, amazing even the most doldrum viewer.
Keep riding the waves and keep waving to those sorry-eyed riders.
Wrote it the other day. Not my best writing ever, but its good to get words onto paper again. I hope to keep writing; I hope to keep reading.
I started Grapes of Wrath again the other day. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy it. I'm going to keep up with it, and in between gum prints, final papers and presentations, I'm hoping to finish it in the next couple weeks.
I should have more to say, but I'm a bit tired, and just about to begin a paper. I'll try to stay more on top of writing from now on.
Drip, drip, drop.
Flip, flip, flop.
Keep on walking towards the light,
Please, please, don't stop.
It's a beautiful day. The rain finally gave way to the beautiful shining sun. The heat eased my soul and calmed my mind. No longer shivering from the cold, I can focus on other thoughts as I walk from place to place. My mind wanders. I enjoy it. Keep the thoughts rolling and the ideas marching.
A new poem for anyone who cares:
Land by Christopher Fecio
Picture yourself inside a frame; not a square frame, though.
It's a big round frame, like the windows on a ship.
Those odd little windows that fill with faces once the ship reaches the sea.
Smiling faces bordered by fearful frowns and puffed out cheeks.
You always used to laugh when you saw those silly faces passing by on another ship.
But we went fast and sleek, amazing even the most doldrum viewer.
Keep riding the waves and keep waving to those sorry-eyed riders.
Wrote it the other day. Not my best writing ever, but its good to get words onto paper again. I hope to keep writing; I hope to keep reading.
I started Grapes of Wrath again the other day. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy it. I'm going to keep up with it, and in between gum prints, final papers and presentations, I'm hoping to finish it in the next couple weeks.
I should have more to say, but I'm a bit tired, and just about to begin a paper. I'll try to stay more on top of writing from now on.
Drip, drip, drop.
Flip, flip, flop.
Keep on walking towards the light,
Please, please, don't stop.
28 March 2010
26 March 2010
25 March 2010
Day 100/365 - Celebration!
Wednesday, March 24.
I definitely have some writing to catch up on. And a new poem to post. The first writing I've done in quite a long time.
Soon, I promise.
Too much wind,
and too much rain.
The water soaks me
to the bone.
I definitely have some writing to catch up on. And a new poem to post. The first writing I've done in quite a long time.
Soon, I promise.
Too much wind,
and too much rain.
The water soaks me
to the bone.
23 March 2010
20 March 2010
13 March 2010
12 March 2010
08 March 2010
05 March 2010
04 March 2010
01 March 2010
Day 77/365 - Hello Lady
Monday, March 1.
A new week. A new month. A new outlook.
Ripping out old carpets to make room for some nice hardwood flooring. Very excited.
Found this ladybug when removing the carpet. It seems long since passed, but still in perfect condition. I'm going to keep him by my side.
I started knitting yesterday. Odd, yes, I know. But it is very soothing, and I really enjoy it. It's a nice repetitive action that allows my mind to wander. Not sure this is the best time, what with all the work I have to do before I can start my gum prints and the technical drawings I have to complete. As well as a presentation, paper, quizzes, etc. It's all part of school. I've more or less given up on all my classes except senior thesis. Well, I've definitely placed them on the back burner and turned my full attention to senior thesis. It's something I really do care about and want to get accomplished.
I also have a different project on a different hand, which I'll be working on once I finish this project and have my show. It is based on yesterday's photograph of the oranges. Perhaps I'll take more time another day to get more into it. Either way, both are going decently well so far, but please keep your fingers crossed for me. I have to get this printing exactly correct; it doesn't want to give me a full tonal range. I'll keep working on it, though. Failure isn't an option.
Planning some travel for the summer. Hopefully going out to see Curtis in Seattle, maybe another road trip with some friends. Europe is out; There's no way I'll save up enough money. Oh well. Maybe next year.
Still looking for another job since I only have 3 months left with this one. The extra money would be helpful in buying supplies for these thesis as well. I guess I'll just keep trying.
Keep it safe, keep it real.
Take a nap,
and close your eyes.
The world spins around above;
the wind blows on your face.
A new week. A new month. A new outlook.
Ripping out old carpets to make room for some nice hardwood flooring. Very excited.
Found this ladybug when removing the carpet. It seems long since passed, but still in perfect condition. I'm going to keep him by my side.
I started knitting yesterday. Odd, yes, I know. But it is very soothing, and I really enjoy it. It's a nice repetitive action that allows my mind to wander. Not sure this is the best time, what with all the work I have to do before I can start my gum prints and the technical drawings I have to complete. As well as a presentation, paper, quizzes, etc. It's all part of school. I've more or less given up on all my classes except senior thesis. Well, I've definitely placed them on the back burner and turned my full attention to senior thesis. It's something I really do care about and want to get accomplished.
I also have a different project on a different hand, which I'll be working on once I finish this project and have my show. It is based on yesterday's photograph of the oranges. Perhaps I'll take more time another day to get more into it. Either way, both are going decently well so far, but please keep your fingers crossed for me. I have to get this printing exactly correct; it doesn't want to give me a full tonal range. I'll keep working on it, though. Failure isn't an option.
Planning some travel for the summer. Hopefully going out to see Curtis in Seattle, maybe another road trip with some friends. Europe is out; There's no way I'll save up enough money. Oh well. Maybe next year.
Still looking for another job since I only have 3 months left with this one. The extra money would be helpful in buying supplies for these thesis as well. I guess I'll just keep trying.
Keep it safe, keep it real.
Take a nap,
and close your eyes.
The world spins around above;
the wind blows on your face.
28 February 2010
25 February 2010
24 February 2010
22 February 2010
Day 70/365 - Color Choices
Monday, February 22.
I've been busy, yes.
But today was a good day.
Another really busy day tomorrow, but it should go well; I have everything all planned out and ready to go. Finding time to fit it all in will be the hardest part. Cross your fingers for me?
Running to your side,
my shoe falls off.
My one bare foot makes me walk with a swagger,
but you don't seem to notice (care?).
I've been busy, yes.
But today was a good day.
Another really busy day tomorrow, but it should go well; I have everything all planned out and ready to go. Finding time to fit it all in will be the hardest part. Cross your fingers for me?
Running to your side,
my shoe falls off.
My one bare foot makes me walk with a swagger,
but you don't seem to notice (care?).
21 February 2010
18 February 2010
16 February 2010
15 February 2010
13 February 2010
12 February 2010
Day 60/365 - Ode to James
Friday, February 12.
I went downtown to City Hall today to check on some old blueprints and plans for the German Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum. It's the building that I'm using for my final Senior Thesis project. I don't remember if I already explained what I'm doing, but I don't really feel like trying to explain it another time. Every time I tell someone about it, they want to know about the project, so I spend almost 20 minutes explaining the history of the building, the ideas that my work will represent, and then I have to explain both processes that I'm going to be using (cyanotype and Gum Bichromate). Not that I mind, because everyone always seems so interested in what the final product will look like and they seem intrigued by the idea of using old processes, and the buildings.
Anyway...
I had to put in a request form for them to have the papers and information shipped to City Hall, as they have started storing them in other places because of lack of space. The little room that held the card catalog and shelves had a really thick steel door, which reminded me of the cliche bank vault door. It was a really interesting room. I was only there for about 15 minutes, so when I left I walked around downtown for a little while, taking some pinhole pictures until my hands grew numb and I had to pack it in. I'll make sure to post the pinhole pictures once I get them developed.
I came home and remembered my idea to do a James Dean picture, so I gathered my supplies and got to it. The focus seemed a little odd, so I'll have to look into that.It's been a decent day, very laid back.
My aluminum sheets arrived today. I am using them as a backing for my gum prints. I'm doing to dry mount the paper onto the aluminum sheet so that it doesn't shrink or lose its sizing. I sent an email to Keith Taylor to ask how he does it, and his quick response showed me that even famous artists are real people. You should look at his work, his gum prints are just beautiful.
I'll get started on that Monday when I go to school, because I have to use the mounting tissue that the Photography director has until mine arrives (it should be here Tuesday). I just realized yesterday that the show is going to be early April so I really have to get my ass in gear. I've waited much too long already.
Have a great weekend!
Billowing, pouring, drifting.
I watch your eyes wander to the ground.
You never look me in the face,
but there's nothing there to see.
I went downtown to City Hall today to check on some old blueprints and plans for the German Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum. It's the building that I'm using for my final Senior Thesis project. I don't remember if I already explained what I'm doing, but I don't really feel like trying to explain it another time. Every time I tell someone about it, they want to know about the project, so I spend almost 20 minutes explaining the history of the building, the ideas that my work will represent, and then I have to explain both processes that I'm going to be using (cyanotype and Gum Bichromate). Not that I mind, because everyone always seems so interested in what the final product will look like and they seem intrigued by the idea of using old processes, and the buildings.
Anyway...
I had to put in a request form for them to have the papers and information shipped to City Hall, as they have started storing them in other places because of lack of space. The little room that held the card catalog and shelves had a really thick steel door, which reminded me of the cliche bank vault door. It was a really interesting room. I was only there for about 15 minutes, so when I left I walked around downtown for a little while, taking some pinhole pictures until my hands grew numb and I had to pack it in. I'll make sure to post the pinhole pictures once I get them developed.
I came home and remembered my idea to do a James Dean picture, so I gathered my supplies and got to it. The focus seemed a little odd, so I'll have to look into that.It's been a decent day, very laid back.
My aluminum sheets arrived today. I am using them as a backing for my gum prints. I'm doing to dry mount the paper onto the aluminum sheet so that it doesn't shrink or lose its sizing. I sent an email to Keith Taylor to ask how he does it, and his quick response showed me that even famous artists are real people. You should look at his work, his gum prints are just beautiful.
I'll get started on that Monday when I go to school, because I have to use the mounting tissue that the Photography director has until mine arrives (it should be here Tuesday). I just realized yesterday that the show is going to be early April so I really have to get my ass in gear. I've waited much too long already.
Have a great weekend!
Billowing, pouring, drifting.
I watch your eyes wander to the ground.
You never look me in the face,
but there's nothing there to see.
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