Pieces and Resistance

Yesterday I took a walk around Highland Park with a friend, came across the reservoir there. I was reminded of Wayne Thiebaud's work. Th...

I would not experiment half as much if I didn't have a crowd behind me asking the question "how do I do this [fill in the blank]?...

What else can one do? Christmas is for making, so this year over the days of Christmas I made my daughter a dress. It was the kind thing to ...

People send me images, thoughts, compliments. So, the kindness just comes my way, and makes my day. Like this, which today I got in an email...

When I teach, I work differently. More spontaneously, quicker, less aware of the particulars. Must be because I'm talking as I demonstra...

Making things is a part of the happenings of the holiday. So, being able to be part of that, how ever small the activity, is a great gift. N...

There is a household delight that is found with putting lots of wrapped packages under the tree. It's the wrapping I know that is the ...

I've finally opened the treats that were sent in the mail. The brandy soaked fruitcake isn't a photogenic as these cookies, but is u...

Unexpected gifts land in my mail. This tin box triggered a discussion we had about motifs, I presume, so it was sent to me. A lovely and kin...

I believe I've owned this more than 45 years. Each holiday season it returns somehow. And it reminds me that long before I made my first...

Sunday's visit to the Maryland Baltimore Zoo and this shot reminded me of the previous post. The color palette, the line work, and the s...