Chair and Eyre

Yesterday, I reupholstered the "new" studio chair Jesse and I found at this amazing salvage shop in Baltimore.

I also finally read Jane Eyre for the first time. I'll admit I got wrapped up enough in it enough to finish it in one sitting. I picked up this copy at an estate sale a few weeks ago because I really liked the illustration on the cover (although now I don't think it's the best physical depiction of the characters...blah blah blah opinionated literature snobbery).


p.s. - I don't use instagram that often....about the same as my sporadic blogging... but I added a new link on the right side of blog to my photo stream if you're curious.

Another Random Sketchbook Page

Inspiration of the Day: Yves Klein

He was a judo master, performance artist, king of the mono (monochrome paintings and his monotone symphony) and the void, and he has a color named after him (International Klein Blue). I just consider him an original and a genius. If you've never heard of him, I'd encourage you to look him up.

Blue monochrome 1961

Leap Into the Void  1960

Ex-Voto dedicated to Saint Rita of Cascia 1961

10 years

Jesse and I went on our first date ten years ago today (yes, the day after Valentine's Day.... there's a story to go with it, but it's too long for this blog post). We had no idea we were making such a momentous decision at the time, but I'm truly so happy that we did.  Here's to the next ten years... I can't wait to see what they have in store for us.

Another Random Sketchbook Page - Dowager Countess of Granthem

I'm battling a cold right now with soup, tea and episodes of Downton Abbey. After hearing so many raves about the show, I had to finally give it a try. I'm happy to report that it has not disappointed. Especially Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess.

Another Random Sketchbook Page - Quick Drawing from Portrait Class

While my students were working on a long portrait drawing, I snuck in a quick sketch of my own from the model.

Video Friday: Danse Serpentine - Loïe Fuller

I believe this was shot by the Lumiere Brothers and each frame hand-colored. So beautiful.

Another Random Sketchbook Page - Mysterious Floating Body Parts

I was flipping through an old journal from a few months back and found this backside of one page with some random floating body parts on it. I'm not sure exactly what was going on, but I kind of like how it turned out.

Video Friday: The Black Key's Loney Boy

It wouldn't be a Video Friday post without a man dancing and this man definitely knows how to shake a leg. Have a fantastic weekend!

Michaël Borremans

I just discovered Michaël Borremans's  paintings and I fear I am becoming a bit obsessed by them, especially these two.