Red Series No. 2 - 37

Red Series No. 2 - 37

Closing in on the end of the red series....   Oops!  I forgot to post yesterday so today is a two-fer again.

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This Is What You Came For  -_Rihanna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOkQ4T5WO9E

Red Series No. 2 - 36

Red Series No. 2 - 36

This past winter I attended a retreat for collage artists.  It was a very productive three days for me. During that time one of the artist Anne La Fever gave me monopoly paper.  I had forgotten about this gift until yesterday when Anne mentioned seeing a part of it in the Red Series No. 2.  I loved playing monopoly when I was a kid.  There was something about handling all that money and owning real estate that I loved.  The only part of the game I did not love was how long it took for a winner to come about.  I have not played it in decades.  Yikes!  That is harsh.....decades.....the truth hurts because I can now talk about decades!  OMG! :-)

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Keith Urban Falling Apart on Kelly Clarkson's Emotional Performance On Idol

I understand that American Idol is returning next year.  I do miss the show.  For some reason I forget to watch the Voice but I never forgot to tune into American Idol.  I am looking forward to the return.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlksZfgduPY

Red Series No. 2 - 35

Red Series No. 2 - 35

Another robin!  I could do a whole journal on robins.  I have always been partial to robins and crows. I always thought robins were the first bird in the spring.  I was told they stay around all year now and although I don't seem to see as many in the winter I have seen some.

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If this does not make your eyes moist .........

Andra Day - Rise Up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwgr_IMeEgA

Red Series No. 2 - 34

Red Series No. 2 - 34

Anything with birds catches my attention and this robin image certainly did.
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Valerie June - Pushin' Against a Stone (2013) - upbeat and catchy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUmvKuz26mo

Red Series No. 2 - 33

Red Series No. 2 - 33

There is something about the balance on this one that I particularity like.  Maybe it is the boy leaning in.  My eye wants to make an X ....boy to cowboy and 14 filler stamp to red dot surround by white.  Much movement in my way of thinking.

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 Paper Specs.....This artist has some cool paper folding techniques.....  paper engineer/illustrator Simon Arizpe

http://www.paperspecs.com/gallery/uncategorically-good-stuff/the-wild-pop-up/

Red Series No. 2 - 32

Red Series No. 2 - 32

I have been working on a book arts project the last few days and my fingers are sore, especially three fingers in my right hand.  I did not use a thimble which I probably should have done.   I finished the book which was motivated by Margo who taught a tacket binding workshop in Newport in April. She had used fish in her book.  I offered to buy the book but she said, "You can make it."  I took the challenge and did indeed make it.  I will share it later this month.

Last night I attended a meeting of the Book Arts Guild which meets at the University of Washington. I had wanted to go for some time but never did.  I am glad that I went last night because the owner of 23 Sandy, a bookstore for hand-made books in Portland presented many of the books in a show at the store.  It was well worth attending.  I actually had seen the show last month on my way to Newport for the book arts fair.

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Beware.................There are some heavy references in this video......mental illness, suicide and a sexual predator reference.  It is also heartwarming how others take an interest in others in a meaningful way.

The John Show

Synopsis: Graphic designer Brett Yasko wanted to save his friend John’s life, so he asked every artist in their town to make a portrait of John. The result is the 2016 art show “John Riegert” – a funhouse containing 250 portraits on the titular subject, with John himself acting as tour guide. This heartfelt story chronicles the making of a singular exhibit and the mental health struggles and personal triumphs of its subject.

Directed by: Julie Sokolow
Produced by: Olivia Vaughn, Ryan Loew

https://vimeo.com/187418097

Red Series No. 2 - 31

Red Series No. 2 - 31

On the home stretch with the final ten.

Today I got an idea of what to do with all those deli papers that I have been keeping for so long.  I have stenciled on them and now I am adhering them to watercolor paper.  I will make them into signatures for a book I am making.  Stay tuned.

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The Power of Concentration & Balance - Woman with Feather

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KVPA-9hofw&feature=youtu.be