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Another casting

3/31/2016

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This casting turned out even  better than the first one. 
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​While I was waiting for it set up, I made a template for cutting sandpaper to fit my sander. It's called a 1/4 sheet sander, but I assure you that if one uses that size, it is too narrow.
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Finally...a casting

3/30/2016

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I started by opening the complete mold and cleaning it up. Then covered the inside with vaseline for a mold separator and then poured my first casting. I waited for awhile and then opened the mold, removed the casting, and spent about 20 minutes cleaning up the mold lines.
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While I was waiting for the casting to set up, I sharpened my drawknife and then worked on a third torch.
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Fearless Creating: Introduction

3/29/2016

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Three artists and myself met today to begin working through Eric Maisel's book Fearless Creating. I love his use of the phrase "burning curiosity", which I've always felt is a strong quality that I possess. I also shared that when I began to introduce myself to others as an artist, it completely changed my creative process. 

The intro's exercise was to "switch gears" by immediately getting up and spending 30 minutes on an art project. I started by cutting out the pattern pieces for the mourning armbands I am designing. It was difficult at first to get up, but once I started, then it was easy.

My week's goals:
1) Spend 15 minutes on Artist in Residency programs
2) Pour first casting
3) Sharpen knife for 20 minutes
4) Carve one torch
5) Mock up armband
6) Work on art binders for 15 minutes
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worked all day in art studio

3/25/2016

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Started my day by pouring part five on my six part mold. I really hope it turns out.
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​Then I finished constructing my knife sharpening stand and spent about 45 minutes beginning the long task of honing the drawknife. I need to spend another session getting it super sharp, but it's getting better.
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Then I used the freshly sharpened knife to finish carving two torches. I'm excited about the mistake that I discovered. There are curved wood burs that collect all around the neck of the torch and at first I began to remove them, but then stopped when I realized how excellent they look.
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Fearless Creativity

3/22/2016

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​Met with three other artist friends to begin working through Eric Maisel's book. Today we reviewed the introduction and set some goals.
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My goals for last week:

1) begin to read Chapter 1 and figure a good place for group to stop
      I started reading Chapter 1, but didn't find the exact place to stop reading.
2) create part five of my six-part mold
      There was a problem with part 4 of the mold, so spent much of the time today fixing that and cleaning up the rest of the mold.
3) meditate for 10 minutes
      I meditated this week and it felt really great.
4) work on screenplay for 15 minutes
      I did not complete this.
5) read short article on the Greek god Asclepius and record notes in art notebook
      I did not complete this.

My goals for next week:

1) create part five of my six-part mold
2) meditate for 10 minutes
3) work on screenplay for 15 minutes
4) read short article on the Greek god Asclepius and record notes in art notebook
5) spend 20 minutes reviewing Artist in Residency programs
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leaf drawing

3/21/2016

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While waiting for my co-worker to arrive, I decided to quickly sketch a leaf.
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Fabricate Architectural model

3/21/2016

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My friend Andy and I helped fabricate an architectural model for artist friend Stephanie Syjuco's upcoming New York art show. I'm really pleased with the final result.
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Art Supply research and work in the studio

3/17/2016

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Started my afternoon by stopping at Paxton Gate to look at their entomological pins. During this visit, I found this amazing piece of work, which is a cat skull covered in crystallized minerals!
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​Then I continued on to my studio where I took apart my mold to examine the new piece. I had to make some adjustments and then unfortunately discovered that the third piece no longer fit correctly. I spent the rest of the evening, cleaning up all the pieces, and finally attempting to fix the third piece.
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midnight Watercolor

3/15/2016

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​I started reading Eric Maisel's Fearless Creating: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting and Completing Your Work of Art. It was suggested that the reader immediately stop reading and be creative for half an hour. This is what I completed.
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Part Four of mold poured

3/13/2016

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It was raining earlier, but I decided to stop by my studio to pour the fourth part of the mold I'm working. This section is the same as the previous side.
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Art opening

3/12/2016

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​THE KNOWN UNIVERSE

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Curator(s): Gipe+Tell (Larry Gipe & Sarah Tell) 
Second Saturday Reception: Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm 
Exhibition Dates: March 9, 2016 to March 26, 2016
Tonight I attended the new art exhibit at Root Division. It featured my artist friend, Michael's new work, which consisted of a large wooden pyramid and desalination of Bay water.

​In the back table, the public was invited to create simple ink prints. I quietly sat with my whisky and water and created this modest piece.
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Collage created

3/6/2016

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Art installation

3/6/2016

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Today I helped my artist friend, Andy Vogt install his wall piece.
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street art?

3/5/2016

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It was raining with high winds tonight and I found this piece of palm tree laying on the sidewalk.
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Part three of Mold

3/1/2016

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Opened the mold and cleaned up the keys. Then put the whole thing back in the cottleboards, created new retaining walls, and poured the third part of the mold.
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  • Blog
  • CURRENT ART
    • Lay Still
    • Inverted Torches
    • Breath Body
    • Vanitas Painting
    • Legs Painting
    • Silhouettes
    • Mourning Armbands
    • Mourning Pins
    • Delightful Way
    • Rx Tablets
  • FUTURE ART
    • Mourning Handkerchiefs
    • Willow Wallpaper
    • MercuroChrome Paintings
    • Hang Your Heart
    • Mini Eye Portraits
    • Gold Trocar
    • Mortality Staff
    • Black Substrate
    • Body Supports
    • Body Positioner
    • Hand Holder
    • A/V
    • Glass Body
    • Self-Portrait
    • Scrying Mirror
    • Hospital Gown
  • FINISHED ART
    • EXHIBITED
    • Transition
    • I Transition I
  • CONTACT