a book with drawers

I went to Paper Circle in Nelsonville, Ohio, to learn how to make a book that had sort-of-hidden drawers in it. It's called a Chamber Book; the technique has lots of potential for manipulation. I have ideas to try out!

I-80 underpass

Several interstates cross the Cuyahoga River in Ohio. In the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, they must be held high because the valley is deep.

ohio and erie canal

That ditch to the left of the path and behind the signpost was the Ohio and Erie Canal, back in the 1830s, now part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park just south of Cleveland, Ohio.

ohio sky

Camilla, the Flying Chicken

Read about this rubber chicken and the students who sent her off to near-space here.

new film

Spring Flamingoes

Impossible film for Polaroid cameras, color shade.
Lots more information here: The Impossible Project.

how to be creative

I am often asked about where I get my ideas, and I always first shrug, then say that I get them from everything that is around me. John Cleese of Monty Python fame gives an excellent explanation in the video below about what one needs to be creative. He is absolutely correct. Remember that 365-day project of mine, in which I had to make a piece of art each day? One of the important parts of being able to do that was to establish a two-hour time period for making that piece. Cleese gives himself an hour-and-a-half. Another was to let every absurb idea be examined. And so on. The video is long—a bit over half an hour—and has Norwegian (I think) subtitles, but it is all worthwhile. And, you don't actually have to watch it; you can just listen.

award

Heeheehee. . .take a look here at my distinctive use of postage stamps :-)

the end

Rippling
collage
84 inches long x 6.25 inches high

rippling is coming to an end

10th rippling panel

. . . long rippling

. . .

and . . .

keep rippling

yes, more

more "Rippling"

more "Rippling"

continue "Rippling"

The "Rippling" Project

This accordian book will unfold in the next week or so, a section a day. You will notice overlaps from day to day, which is intentional, to show the progress of the piece. Enjoy!

scale of the universe

Click on this to play with it.
(It takes a little while to load; patience is worth it.)

the eagles are back

You can watch these bald eagles as they lay their eggs (they've already done that; there are three in this nest), feed the hatchings, teach them things, and then leave in the fall. Night vision camera of some sort lets us see them sleep, too. Look here for details. Fascinating!



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rare sight

participate

Here's an interesting project to participate in:


http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/4x6exchange2

It's free, you send and get mail, and it's art. Do it!

gone somewhere

Long Way Home

collage
9.5 inches wide x 13 inches high