The Impossible Project

When Polaroid decided to discontinue it’s SX70 (time zero) film in 2008 I was devastated. But, there was hope with the Impossible Project.  I’ve been tracking the progress and the buzz since I spotted the detail in an old Polaroid group I’m in.  Now the time draws near!! Being released 2/22/10. I hope it’s a yes. I can’t wait to get back to playing with film!!

My camera awaits!!!!

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Weekend Musings

Angel

I’ve been spending a lot of time working on crafts and I even did one art piece (the one above).  I’m not sure what happened, but crafts were stressful for awhile. Can you believe that? I’m not sure why  but they no longer were a way for me to relax. So, I continue to jump in, jump out and take long breaks and eventually come back. I guess in general that is what a hobby is for. To come and go and do as you please, without the pressure of commitment.  The last few months I’ve turned back to my hobbies. And boy do I have many.  I love reading, writing, crocheting, scrapbooking, photography… and so much more. I really have a lot of hobbies.  Lately, I’ve been working on a lot of crochet projects. I finished a wrap this evening for my grandmother. I have to block it, then add button and it will be complete. I have three requests in for 2 scarves and a shawl.  Crocheting has become the best thing to do while watching tv. So, rather then just mindlessly watching a show, I’m feeling a little productive and creating some pieces.

I also have been scrapbooking lately.  I met a friend while in school. She was actually my teacher. We found that we had scrapbooking in common. I think we have gone scrapbooking every month since October. We missed January, but I still scrapped. It’s been nice,  I’m motivated to get some pages done and hopefully complete an album.

So, tonight I’m in a scrapbooking mood. I was looking for motivation online and ran into this article about Sasha Holloway over at Lotus Paperie. She happens to be the guest designer. I first learned of Sasha over at Scrap In Style TV. I’ve been a fan of her work ever since. She’s got a unique style and I love that I’m back wanting to scrapbook and the first challenge I’m inspired to do is a layout challenge she was a part of, Challenge 162.

The one thing I have noticed about going back to scrapbooking and working on the art piece is that I no longer know what to do. I feel clumsy, unsure of what I want and how to express it. I have made several layouts but they all feel incomplete.  Can it be Saved? is a prime example of me feeling unsure of what I’m doing. I couldn’t even journal any detail.  I’ll be redoing that page, because I’m just not feeling it. The groove has left the building. I’m hoping to get it back

Can It Be Saved?

I know it’s been sometime since I actually dedicated any time here.  Honestly since my grandparents passing I haven’t wanted to do art or write. I had some small failed attempts but nothing felt quite right.  So,  this year I’ve been busy with work and school. And I’ve found myself headed back to art to release the stress I have.  Made me wonder about the things I’ve left behind.  And I’ve been missing the side of me that’s shared in this blog.

So, my teacher and I found that we have a few things in common. One which is scrapbooking. Something I haven’t really focused on doing since I stepped away from that zany world.  But, we went to an evening crop and I remember why it was so much fun!! I did a few layouts that really felt uncomfortable. When you take a look at them you can see that the balance is a little off. But, it’s kinda all new again for me.  I’m not even looking at magazines or spending time looking at much but I’m just going with what I’m feeling, which so far is disastrous.  Then my friend invited me over to work there. She’s got great stuff!! I attempted another layout.  The 3rd layout of my restart into this hobby. Something about this too is a little off. Not sure what it is. But, I’m wondering can it be saved? And if so how? Or should I just trash it and start over? I dunno.

My First JPG Submission

With JPG Magazine back up and running, I decided that this revival means that I should actively participate in this new community.  I did love it and enjoyed it from when it first came out, but I never participated. Mainly because of my own insecurities. But seriously how can I learn and grow without putting myself out there to be criticized? So, here it is, my first JPG submission…

Living Room

 Right now there hasn’t been too many views, just 17 and only a few people have voted for it. It’s a start though!! I’m excited

If you think it’s good enough to be published in the next issue of JPG, please vote for me.

Open Market at One Colorado In Pasadena

A great event with an opportunity to purchase some art from a talented group of students, alumni, faculty and staff. All participants belong to the Art Center College of Design and Pasadena City College.

Date: May 3, 2009

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Art and Design Open Market is free to public.

More details:  One Colorado Open Market Art & Design