Art

Knit Together at Artomatic

Interests, Life


Knit Together at Artomatic, originally uploaded by goshdarnknit.

the James Renwick Alliance gives out these craft awards for art that is really well made. I’m sure there are other criteria, but all the pieces just seem to have that “How did they make that” or “This is put together really well” kind of vibe going for them. That is something that I’ve never thought of my own work. I always seem to leave errors in the things that I make. Not on purpose really, I just can’t seem to smooth out the details. I guess I need to experiment more and really get my technique down. There’s always next year!

Mark

Being creative is all about the memories.

Art, Projects

Being a creative person is 9/10ths preparation. do you know why everybody always says “I could have thought of that” when they’re in an art gallery? Because they probably did think of it and then immediately forgot. It must happen 10 times a day, those moments of inspiration where two ideas come together and you think. Peanut butter and Jelly in one Jar!… genius! In fact I just thought of something better than that example, but then a woman walked by and I totally forgot it.

I’ve started keeping a notebook file on my phone that I can jot down things as I think of them. It’s important that, when this happens, I stop what I’m doing and write them down immediately. Because seconds later I’ll have no idea what I was just thinking about.

I know I crapped on Death Cab, but this video is sweet.

Entertainment, music, The Interweb

It’s probably because I love animation and with Artomatic right around the corner I’ve been getting in a more artistic mood. This video really just captures a spirit and has a strong style. That’s what I’ve come to realize in my own work. It’s not about mechanical talent, it’s about the style!

later!