TERRANCE GRAVEN
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a few hours in the park

8/29/2016

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Today I took a much needed break to the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate park and after taking a bunch of flower pictures, spread out on a blanket and drank my coffee. I then badly painted a flower, but regardless, it was extremely relaxing. Afterwards, the sun started to quickly set and I frantically took a ton more pictures of flowers.
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Friend's art opening

8/28/2016

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Tonight I headed to the east bay to visit my friend's one night art show. The vertical lines of multi-colored moss were especially surprising, for I usually think of moss in organic shapes. There were many small details that were fun to discover.
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Evening in the studio

8/27/2016

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Tonight I worked on a professional project. Afterwards I worked on this torch, which is one of my favorites so far. In the picture on the right, you can see the slipstone I am using to sharpen the slightly curved blade.
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Collage Day at the Library

8/22/2016

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Everyone either flaked out or wasn't able to make it today, so it was just me. I worked slowly, but completed a silver background for a future project and worked laying out this collage I've worked on for some time. Next time, I'll glue everything down.
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Sign Photography

8/20/2016

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After a long day of work, I was leaving and my co-worker showed me this amazing, antique sign hiding in the trees. I ended up spending quite some time taking some photos.
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Day in the Studio

8/13/2016

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Today I started by adding more layers of crackle medium.
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​After that I carved another torch. They keep getting better and better.
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Then I decided to use my power sander to smooth it out a little. While doing this, the sander suddenly made the worst sound ever and small, sharp pieces of metal flew everywhere. I can't believe I didn't get hurt. I contacted Sears to let them know and to see about getting a new one. They were extremely unhelpful and even rude at times. I quickly learned that Sears will stand behind their Craftsman hand tools for a lifetime, but power tools are cheaply made with composite metal and only have warranties for one year. 
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One of the sharp metal pieces protruding from the casing.
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PHotography

8/9/2016

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Today, I made myself some French press coffee and noticed the iridescent oils floating in the bubbles. I took many pictures.

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Another Torch Carved

8/8/2016

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Today I carved this torch, which I'm fairly happy with. I'm also getting my technique down for 
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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