Oh, hello there! I hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day. I wonder what our forefathers would think of our country now...hmm. A discussion that has no place on this blog ;-) Anyways, what with working and also having my fiance around, I'm not blogging as much as I meant to...but that means I'm trying to pile more creative goodness into what I can write! I had the day off yesterday, so I started the drawing what will become an etching on my dad's (parents') headstone. Hummingbirds and irises, two of my dad's favorite things. I'm incredibly thankful that Caldwell Monument is lending me their own etching tools to complete this project! So here's what I've got so far:
The drawing process really won't take very long...but etching will probably take several long days of hard work. I don't mind...I love a challenge, as well as learning a new medium! Who knows, maybe I'll end up supporting myself with this one day...
Also, earlier today I was introduced to the photography of Christopher Jonassen, particularly his "Devour" series: photos of the bottoms of frying pans, made to look like planets. Pretty cool! His other work, portraiture in particular, is creative and gorgeous.
Yesterday, through the previously mentioned site Doodlers Anonymous, I found the site Envelop, where you can purchase (and design/sell!) unique home decor items. Lots of pillow covers, plus tote bags, aprons, oven mits...some of it is downright incredible. It's definitely something I'll be looking into doing once I settle into married life (!). I would encourage everyone to purchase home decor through this site...we need more support of individuals and small businesses. Honestly, Devin and I are working on making a registry through Target, just so people know what gifts to give, but if it were up to us we'd just head to the local Goodwill/farmer's market/craft store. I could go on a big soapbox rant about this, but I'm feeling a bit too mellow for that at the moment ;-). Maybe later...Bottom line: SUPPORT LOCAL. JUST DO IT.
As always, thanks for reading!
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