March 31, 2009 – 11:32 am
Making more spring garlands and collages…
but now off to read How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World to Nicco’s class. Not sure I have mastered the technique of reading a book while holding it to my side (so I can read it while the kids see the pics)…
March 23, 2009 – 11:00 am
Photography is not my forte. I am pretty good at Photoshopping images—retouching, montaging, filtering—but the stuff straight off the camera leaves a lot to be desired. And considering how long it can take to Photoshop stuff properly, I’d really like to improve my ’snapping’ skills.
As I am persuaded there’s no better way to get better [...]
Yesterday, we went to buy some canvases (two for me, two for Niccolo) to play with. Then we decided to go for a walk in the park. We were peacefully ambling along, when Nicco said:
“Let’s race.”
“Fine,” I replied, even though my heart sank at the idea of running or jumping. “What kind of race?”
“Let’s see [...]
After a few weeks of the blues I am starting to feel more hopeful again. Must be spring approaching. Or perhaps I simply resigned myself to what was inevitable and am ready to move on and make the most of the rest.
Hope has returned and I have decided to capture it into a collage
Now I [...]