Stalking Bloggers

Have you heard of Design*Sponge?  It's been my go-to online source for all things related to design, DIY, and eclectic interiors for the past few years.

Grace Bonney, the founder of Design*Sponge, recently came out with a book.  I attended the book signing in Los Angeles last month with my friend M.  It was a fun night filled with glasses of prosecco (which I had never had until the event but now I'm a fan), and delicious desserts all hosted in an Anthropologie (of course . . . lol).  I spotted another favorite design blogger of mine at the event but she had left before I had a chance to say hello.

Is it weird to go up to bloggers and tell them you're a fan?  I had also wanted to go up to these bloggers once and tell them how much I admired them but restrained myself.  Man, I wish I did approach them.  Everyone enjoys feedback!  Maybe next time.

 

My Art in Other People's Homes

I have a lot of my own work hanging around my house.  It's not because I think I'm that great--it's because hanging paintings on the wall is a way to store them.  Hence, it's always delightful to see my work hanging in other people's homes--such as in the Y family home pictured below.  That's the best form of affirmation an artist can receive so thanks friends!

 

New Project

I finally worked on a new project this past weekend! 

I was starting to fear that I was stuck in a creative rut but it all came together as I sat in my room Saturday night and started carving (thank you, dear colleagues and friends for the art supplies gift card).

I was inspired by the gates at the Glendale Narrows shown in my previous post:

To create this:

And these:

I was excited with how the stamp turned out and look forward to fine tuning my printmaking skills.  There's something so earthy and imperfect about handmade prints that I love.   

Friends, you will probably get a variation of this print this Christmas season.

Hidden Beauty

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Glendale Narrows (a part of the L.A. River by Griffith Park and the 5).  It's amazing that I drove past this area so many times without ever realizing that there was such vibrant nature flourishing along the 5 freeway.  I know that the L.A. River is getting a lot of attention these days, and some much needed restoration from organizations such as Friends of the LA River.

I look forward to the day when a lush, green river full of wildlife exists next to our freeways . . . or at least I can imagine of one.

Poster Contest

I'm thinking of entering this poster contest going on here.  If you have any good suggestions, let me know!  If you're also an artist or designer, you should enter.

Night scene

I drove past here last night and it made me smile.

The 38th Annual Koreatown Festival

I was inspired!