A little spring getaway is in the books. This means one thing, it is time kickoff a new season of in person shows! Assuming my new tent arrives on time, I'll be setting up this Sunday at the Franconia Sculpture Park from 10:00-2:00. The weather is looking good and it is a really cool place to check out, so swing by and support local artists and farmers while checking out a super unique sculpture park!
Spreadsheets and calendars seem to be the tools of choice these days. Not necessarily because they are the fun tools to use, but they are part of the business. So rather than a photo of an Excel file, here is a quick shot of a few books that have been providing some inspiration and a bit of education.
I try to read as much as I can. It is an act that constantly stirs thoughts and generates ideas for me. Here is something I've been chewing on recently: "Authenticity is invaluable. Originality is nonexistent. Steal, adapt, borrow. It doesn't matter where one takes things from. It's where one takes them to. Devour old films, new films, history books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, whatever. Only steal from things that speak directly to you. If you do this, your work will be authentic." -Jonathan Anderson -- Fashion Designer
Well, what do you know, it's my first update here! I write this as the wind whips against my workspace window, creating a bit of a disconnect from the summer art fair planning at hand. Being a creative/maker feels a bit strange these days, but I also believe that it is important work to do. So, as I come up with new handmade pieces I will share them on this platform. If you dig something you see, grab it while you can, since a lot of what I do tends to be a one-off. Sure, I might make something similar, but you just never know!