Easy, Day 298

Preview, Day 297

All I can say is Thank You.

Blue, Day 296

Finding a place, Day 295

Just a sip, Day 294

Art, Day 293

Heaven and earth, Day 292

Almost finished, Day 291

I have been working on a large bindery project for quite some time. The project consists of 81 custom portfolio boxes for Naropa University. Today was the first day that I actually completed more than half the boxes. I will be so relieved when this project is done and out of my studio space. It gave me a real taste of production work and I really don't want to do it for other people anymore. I want to have my studio space primarily create my own art work. I am glad I have figured this out.

Love, Day 290

Breakfast in bed.

Prep, Day 289

One question, Day 288

The good eater, Day 287

If I ever decide to do another photo project like this I think it will be all about my meals- what I eat, the people I share my meals with, and the places I eat them. This is an easy time to photograph for me, plus I am obsessed with food. A new project could possibly emerge on May 8th.

The storyteller, Day 286

I had dinner with an amazing artist tonight and quite the character- Joel Peter Witkin. What I found most interesting about him is just how hard he works to create his imagery and his absolute dedication to his craft. Of course the imagery itself is both beautiful and grotesque (another reason why I am a fan), but his life stories also drew me in. He is a a storyteller, how could he not be? He told one after the next after the next...I was mesmerized and a little star struck.

Obscured view, Day 285

Lunar New Year, Day 284

Nicolai has had his eye on a Chinese calligraphy set in the store. It is just a little one, but it's perfect for him. I gave it to him for Valentine's Day/Chinese New Year today. He loves the ritual of filling the little bowl with water, grinding the ink, dipping the brush, and then attempting to copy one of the characters from the little instruction book. Writing is new and exciting for him and I want him to have tools that help him continue his excitement.

Saving face, Day 283

Special treat, Day 282

When Nicolai is sick he is usually allowed to watch a movie. Today was his (un)lucky day.

Song and dance, Day 281

Typical 5 year song and dance routine.

Dream, Day 280

Last night I had a dream about taking my image of the day. I was on a bus and I asked two women who were identical twins sitting across from me if I could photograph them. I don't remember if they said yes or not. My dream was so much more interesting than my image for the day.

Synchronicity, Day 279

I took my Visiting Artist Seminar class to Special Collections in Norlin Library at CU to look at art books and catalogs. Our next visiting artist is Joel Peter Witkin, so I had them pull some of his books for us to look at. As we gathered around the books three of us turned to the same photograph in three different books at the same time, so I had everyone pause while I documented the moment. The only problem was that I couldn't get high enough to include all three photos, so I had a much taller student take this one for me.

Beyond this, Day 278

I found out today that my step-mother's mother, Danira, passed away. She had been battling cancer over the past year and her body finally had had enough. I only met her a couple of times, but she left a lasting impression. Having lived in Germany, but being originally from Croatia, our verbal communication was limited to smiles and hugs or having Andrea, my step-mom, translate for us. She made the most marvelous apricot dumplings I have ever tasted.

Email versus snail mail, Day 277

Nicolai wanted to type an email to his friends Jason and Spencer today. The only problem is that he doesn't know how to spell, and they don't have email addresses...but that didn't seem to stop him. I don't usually let him play on my computer, but today I made an exception. I really want him to learn how to write the old fashioned way before he is addicted to a computer screen. I plan to do some research on how the brain works differently when writing with a computer versus a pen and paper. The two processes are very different to me and I really want to know if there is any scientific evidence that supports this....to be continued.

Roddy, Day 276

I had coffee with my wonderful friend Roddy this morning. He arrived at the coffee shop ahead of me and scoped out a table with the best natural light. I first sat where he is sitting and he took my picture and then we switched so that I could take his. To all the patrons in the coffee shop I am sure we looked a bit strange playing musical chairs, but to us it was just part of the ritual we perform while hanging out together.

Day 275

Interview, Day 274

Tick tock, Day 273

Today was another day where the hours passed by so quickly and I was left at the end of it feeling a bit anxious about not having taken enough photos. Gerald is sick, so we drove to Walgreens to buy him some cold medicine and I happened to park the car in front of this sign. It made me laugh because it related so well (in my opinion) with yesterday's image.

Day 271

Window dressing, Day 270