Missing my friend. Hard to grasp how much someone I loved might have been struggling (with addiction or alcoholism). He didn’t talk to me about it. We shared poetry, photography, painting, movies, books, music & laughter with each other. He was literally everywhere in my life. I’m certain it will never be quite the same … Continue reading
“Force Majeure” A superior force, also known ascas fortuit (French) or casus fortuitus (Latin) chance occurrence, unavoidable accident, an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond one’s control -An Act of God. … Continue reading
Because sugar, in large stick form, is sometimes a girl’s best friend…
Haiku poem I wrote this morning: Pain you’re a tiger Magnificent. I’d rather Roam forests with you Later I happened across this photo (above) taken on the last day I worked at Marine World Africa USA in Vallejo CA-about 20 years ago-when they let me hold one of the parks White Baby Bengal Tiger cubs. … Continue reading
‘Dreaming Hazel Dooney’ The show I participated in last month, Dreaming Hazel Dooney (via long distance) was a success. Here are some of the lovely details: Above is a picture of the framed piece at the show in the Latrobe Contemporary Gallery with artist Hazel Dooney. Yes it is tiny. I generally abhor thinly matted … Continue reading
I originally took this self portrait one year ago. It took me a little while to get the guts to post it. Although I’m getting more comfortable with myself, and this project- sometimes it just takes time to really see the work, and to get clarity about certain images. The more I look at this … Continue reading
Went for a run today. Got bit by a small, unfriendly dog. Earlier I found this hat at the local thrift store, and thank god, because If I end up needing rabies shots, I’m wearing this to the doctors!
Low res-scan of a negative from a shoot I did today in my living room. Tutu made from vintage toole, leftover from a salvaged wedding dress.Camera was vintage Konica & lens with available window light. Developed film via non-toxic homemade c0ncoction.
For those who live in pain We are not alone. There are so many artists out on the web, living with chronic illnesses, dealing with pain, talking to one another about art and creativity-I am just fucking astonished. And honestly, if I hadn’t met some of you this year, I’m not sure I would have … Continue reading