I have 4 part-time gigs going now. It feels good really. It is like having a stash to work with for relaxation uses. Having 3 gigs made me obsessed about every hour lost and getting every hour in each week just to survive. That is truly work.
Mask making paper mache projects have been steady and [...]
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Part-time, part time
Posted in Acupuncture, Art and Craft on May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Making Noses and Eyes
Posted in Acupuncture, Art and Craft on March 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
That is exactly what I did for most of the day, and 50 pairs to be sent off to NYC. Plastic masks are scary because I am using a mat knife and my livelihood depends on those digits of mine. For now I am being paid to make masks. I enjoy the paper mâché masks [...]
Sculpture at Rest
Posted in Art and Craft on January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Some photos lately that need a little explaining:
These are Annie Hallatt’s one of many creations displayed in our yard. She is my landlord. How cool is that? An artist through and through, very active in her projects.
The King’s head just returning from his debut at the Revels this year.
A beautifully wonderful week that began with [...]
Scarf Three
Posted in Art and Craft on December 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is getting boring, I am knitting my third scarf.
I am liking the colors more and it is 100% machine washable and still has merino wool in it. It is medium thick sock yarn, olive color.
I had an adventure buying this yarn. As I got off the bus at 51st and Martin Luther King Jr. [...]
Scarf Two
Posted in Art and Craft on December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Went yarn shopping yesterday in the Oakland Temescal area. Little shop, many women chatting endlessly, pretty things, expensive….sigh!
Had a little treat money and I splurged, thought yarn that was machine washable was a sure gifty material. Here it is so far, puke green and sky blue, love it. Plan to make several scarves with this [...]
