Sunday, November 08, 2009
Moving!
Next week we are moving to an apartment in Kew Gardens, which means that this week we are frantically packing! While packing, I came across many projects that my kids made here at 103-11 68th Drive. Here are some of my favorites. This will also serve as an explanation for why we will not get our security deposit back. (Sorry, Bob.)
Next week we are moving to an apartment in Kew Gardens, which means that this week we are frantically packing! While packing, I came across many projects that my kids made here at 103-11 68th Drive. Here are some of my favorites. This will also serve as an explanation for why we will not get our security deposit back. (Sorry, Bob.)
Friday, November 06, 2009
Patches
I didn't have time to work on my First Amendment project last week because I was sewing patches onto my girls' Girl Scout uniforms. These patches are in theory iron-on, but I was cautioned by the troop leader that they fall off easily when ironed on. Also, we don't own an iron.
I didn't have time to work on my First Amendment project last week because I was sewing patches onto my girls' Girl Scout uniforms. These patches are in theory iron-on, but I was cautioned by the troop leader that they fall off easily when ironed on. Also, we don't own an iron.I should mention that the sewing was long overdue. The afternoon before the first Girl Scout meeting, I realized that I had forgotten to sew on the patches. Desperate and mildly ashamed, I stapled the patches to the vests. My older daughter was fine with this, but my younger daughter was silent and forlorn. I asked her what the problem was, and said "I'm embarrassed!" I assured her that the stapling was temporary, and promised that I would properly sew the patches in time for the next meeting. Which, in fact, I did.
So now, with clear conscience, I can return to my First Amendment project. In the mean time, please feel free to inspect my fine stitchery.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Anonymous Pamphlets Permitted
Here is my illustration for Talley v. California, the case which voided a Los Angeles city ordinance that made it a crime to distribute anonymous leaflets. I used Microsoft Excel to draft the leaflet. The final version is in colored pencil.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Flag Burning Permitted
Here is the next illustration in my First Amendment Series. I started with a more traditional flag image, but about half way through my first drawing I decided to go with the flagman symbol instead. I stand by my decision.
Here is the next illustration in my First Amendment Series. I started with a more traditional flag image, but about half way through my first drawing I decided to go with the flagman symbol instead. I stand by my decision.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Bored to Death
I am still undecided about the show, but I completely love the intro. See here for more about the artist, Dean Haspiel.
I am still undecided about the show, but I completely love the intro. See here for more about the artist, Dean Haspiel.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Pictorial Websters
I love projects like this. Artist and bookbinder John Carrera has compiled thousands of illustrations from 19th century Merriam-Webster dictionaries into one volume: "Pictorial Webster's, A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities." The book also contains new illustrations by Carrera. See here for the story and video.
I love projects like this. Artist and bookbinder John Carrera has compiled thousands of illustrations from 19th century Merriam-Webster dictionaries into one volume: "Pictorial Webster's, A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities." The book also contains new illustrations by Carrera. See here for the story and video.
