tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150004802024-03-18T20:34:42.987-07:00Julia Heatherwick - Art SpeakethJuliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-18333300968883773572014-11-07T12:54:00.003-08:002014-11-09T20:32:49.042-08:00Wire+Pearl Gallery Opening<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wire+Pearl Gallery<br />
November 7 - December 1, 2014<br />
1911 17th Street<br />
Bakersfield, CA 93304<br />
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<br />Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-18347097690570359042013-03-29T12:14:00.001-07:002013-04-05T17:42:12.255-07:00Ukulele!Bakersfield <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20width=%22560%22%20height=%22315%22%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/embed/1gnIZXvz8Bo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>" target="_blank"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1gnIZXvz8Bo?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></a><br />
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The Bakersfield Californian did this fun video on the ukulele group Liz Sherwyn and I started about a year ago. Come play with us!<br />
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Then they had us on their radio/video show, First Look with Scott Cox.<br />
Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-44201255565933207392013-02-21T15:50:00.001-08:002013-02-21T15:50:24.313-08:00Eighth Annual Encaustic Invitational<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I will have seven pieces in the Eighth Annual Encaustic Invitational at the Conrad Wilde Gallery. Dave and I will attend the opening on Saturday, March 2. I will post pictures from the opening in a couple weeks!</div>
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I am excited to have recently participated in <i>A Community of Printmakers</i> honoring my former professor James D. Butler as the 2012 Outstanding Printmaker by Mid-America Print Council.<br />
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I haven't done true printmaking since I was in college, so I was a bit nervous when asked to participate. Luckily, I have been hauling around throughout my years and travels piles of proofs, half done prints and a lot of who knows what from my years in college. So, I began my archaeology dig from flat file to flat file. I was thrilled when I excavated a series of proof prints I did in Jim's class. This particular series of half-done prints were part of a special project I was doing for an Advanced Printmaking class. The base of this piece is a lithography with a cream color roll. I decided to add a mix of all the mediums I have used since graduating college. I added sumi ink, graphite, lino-cut, encaustic and oil. If I could have added a found object it would have been a complete history of my art making to date.</div>
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Jim taught at Illinois State University from 1976 until 2009. He was recognized by Illinois State University in 2000 as a Distinguished Professor and on November 1, 2012 as Outstanding Printmaker.</div>
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You can see Jim and the complete portfolio at the Normal Editions Workshop website: <a href="http://www.cfa.ilstu.edu/normal_editions/butler_giftportfolio.html" target="_blank">A Community of Printmakers</a><br />
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Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-71655690869203937612011-10-27T20:21:00.001-07:002011-10-27T20:40:20.070-07:00Inhale: Land Stewardship for Cleaner AirThe Arts Council of Kern County Creating Community Artist-In-Residence Exhibition, "Inhale" was breathtaking. (I know...I couldn't help myself.)<br /><br />Here are are few snapshots from my room where I introduced a simple formula each of us could apply to help us improve the air quality in our community.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Connect+Filter+Plant=Breathe</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Simple, right?</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">"Connect"</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3N_DXBHzSEqqD2jAospIM5nSP3EJ-yMjXzr8-ZRQdMJljfWkIguMQsKA-Ri65UsuzOG8rfw0Q8wObFLbAtI_Q9oG_DtcdjYzElW8S2mPA_Kfy5ByERMcmlM_wZbSITWlUVMvP/s1600/Connect+%2528Stinging+Nettle%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668379947176690738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3N_DXBHzSEqqD2jAospIM5nSP3EJ-yMjXzr8-ZRQdMJljfWkIguMQsKA-Ri65UsuzOG8rfw0Q8wObFLbAtI_Q9oG_DtcdjYzElW8S2mPA_Kfy5ByERMcmlM_wZbSITWlUVMvP/s400/Connect+%2528Stinging+Nettle%2529.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">"Filter" </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CXtxhZrne4DJAhgPhfAviB-oQ_hqclx-cvK3frTKV0CsaXxJHfZAmDlLyd1ojQfFPUOqz_4lb9U7VcLJ4GHOT-xKQC9gDMnQXQSrAk6F9ZVHyjcf6jMPQOo5FXJ56Ws1tTeB/s1600/Filter.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668379804253491874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFLg7BXd15QAtwbFh2AyrpVJv-Zs2ExeaEYdjvkCSoarjG2OZ606ch122a-gV9ZsfoupqPmWAIPEcubYj0JeGQl58W41hqBJm_QgI3unjqfcK7LnPGIMDv1wfH3gp-zwIQf75a/s400/Breathe+%2528Jimson+Weed%2529.JPG" /></a><br />"Breathe" detail<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhwN-_zUBpYpYHjp7_VtGkQ1i-ZQI_PPYBRCEONNw6v_EBEo3h_US8WzwXGZOd6nWywfQKcTHUXcRXuqSvLIIj1cqNqmNxCtV-lHCkBj1r6kJop9oN4U8mP2Pg7nNvvZ8c9ww/s1600/Breathe+-+Detail.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668379803448687986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhwN-_zUBpYpYHjp7_VtGkQ1i-ZQI_PPYBRCEONNw6v_EBEo3h_US8WzwXGZOd6nWywfQKcTHUXcRXuqSvLIIj1cqNqmNxCtV-lHCkBj1r6kJop9oN4U8mP2Pg7nNvvZ8c9ww/s400/Breathe+-+Detail.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-71071966098539416272011-10-04T13:33:00.000-07:002011-10-04T13:41:44.102-07:00Inhale: Land Stewardship for Cleaner Air<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJ7RxKvgHlIGuAQZExSzxN0QAcYs4R7DoNbxiAXL2pVxOP_X90CO8Bvo54I4TjiOhqRrJjlGaQjdeXGLHCXSnhDyYsug0u-PbhwTkvqM7OaXo6tt_mLQ-0V6c_1JSFdfDAM9v/s1600/Inhale.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659739208868543730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJ7RxKvgHlIGuAQZExSzxN0QAcYs4R7DoNbxiAXL2pVxOP_X90CO8Bvo54I4TjiOhqRrJjlGaQjdeXGLHCXSnhDyYsug0u-PbhwTkvqM7OaXo6tt_mLQ-0V6c_1JSFdfDAM9v/s400/Inhale.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><strong>Inhale: Land Stewardship for Cleaner Air </strong></span></div><br />Creating Community Art Residency Exhibit<br /><br /><br /><strong>Opening:</strong> October 13th<br /><strong>Time:</strong> 5:30 - 7:30pm<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Younger Galleries<br />1430 Truxtun Ave, Suite 105<br />Bakersfield, CA<br /><strong>Exhibit Dates:</strong> October 13 - November 12<br /><br />Visit us on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Arts-Council-of-Kern-Creating-Community-Program/249516428405204">Facebook page</a>!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-53472667788659122932011-09-06T00:13:00.000-07:002011-10-27T20:45:16.344-07:00U!B<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBPF1s01b8GVw34CRYf3LBcoh6WKxYX9qBq_vPAr_D7uVxl7OmAWEM8Ear1jPddywXQ6KZYl-eky7WQMoBoF02sbtTuJLjq2QNcL329u1hFn08iJHwh7WTTWwa0TmXnVJxrI6/s1600/296201_10150283305747086_644302085_7533390_388391_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649142158258671218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBPF1s01b8GVw34CRYf3LBcoh6WKxYX9qBq_vPAr_D7uVxl7OmAWEM8Ear1jPddywXQ6KZYl-eky7WQMoBoF02sbtTuJLjq2QNcL329u1hFn08iJHwh7WTTWwa0TmXnVJxrI6/s400/296201_10150283305747086_644302085_7533390_388391_n.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">What could be more exciting than a <a href="http://ukulelebakersfield.wordpress.com/">ukulele group</a>? Nothing.<br />Come join <a href="http://ukulelebakersfield.wordpress.com/about-2/">us</a> and play. </div><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wry69_wi7qw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-87710992557008013192011-06-01T16:53:00.000-07:002011-06-01T17:13:47.532-07:00Upcoming Shows and Activities!<p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-PUzgYqk0kFhL44LB2vGNh0eNN81jyPTUxNaB9XJTiijBboy_h00L95QzT0SdStqLlxVqOdyQxhG3CTkdGmr0dG13cGQMgm-2sSWCSBw3tGExRklXg3FOr2DAY_7F76c7WlI/s1600/Gallery.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 469px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 103px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613407215811999506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-PUzgYqk0kFhL44LB2vGNh0eNN81jyPTUxNaB9XJTiijBboy_h00L95QzT0SdStqLlxVqOdyQxhG3CTkdGmr0dG13cGQMgm-2sSWCSBw3tGExRklXg3FOr2DAY_7F76c7WlI/s400/Gallery.jpg" /></a></p><br /><div align="left"><strong>Laughter is the Best Medicine - Improv Workshop</strong><br />June 14 6:30 - 8:30pm<br />Call to register: 661-324-7070<br /><a href="http://www.mercybakersfield.org/art">www.mercybakersfield.org/art</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Eye Gallery Exhibit</strong><br /><a href="http://www.bmoa.org/">Bakersfield Museum of Art</a><br />June 16 - August 28, 2011<br />Opening: June 16<br /><br /><br /><strong>Solo Exhibition</strong><br /><a href="http://valentienrestaurant.com/">Valentien Restaurant and Gallery</a><br />June 27 - August 28<br />Opening: June 27 at 6:00 pm<br /><br /><br /><strong>Artist Residency - <a href="http://www.kernarts.org/">ACK</a> Creating Community Program</strong><br />August 2011-August 2012<br /><em>I was selected to work with four other local artists to create three community-connected shows over the course of a year to support community concerns. Stay tuned for more information on shows and events!</em><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-41258307727340568582011-04-18T20:54:00.000-07:002011-04-18T21:05:22.217-07:00Nose to the Studio GrindstoneNothing like a tight deadline to force me put in the needed hours in the studio. What is it about procrastination and cramming? I would love to put in a daily 2 to 3 studio hours an evening, but no...I have to wait until the week before a piece is due and put in 6 hour evenings and 12 hour weekends, ugh.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">BUT...I have a beauty to show for the upcoming www.BMOA.org art show opening in June. I'm only going to give you a peek.<br /><br />Oh, I'm so excited about this one.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVk3fqUccRkJPK-yMWSk6C_ShAroG5h8MHYLhk8lLs4tMO7rds7-d2xVFtOZ6eMvXc3KcTsB7HMXfhRK7EZ7xRdBaMVsjAZMSZgiin0LZ7BqGNPCOcpAfMiWs9hvFRNf5GJ1h/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVk3fqUccRkJPK-yMWSk6C_ShAroG5h8MHYLhk8lLs4tMO7rds7-d2xVFtOZ6eMvXc3KcTsB7HMXfhRK7EZ7xRdBaMVsjAZMSZgiin0LZ7BqGNPCOcpAfMiWs9hvFRNf5GJ1h/s400/photo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597139153312177170" border="0" /></a><br />So, today it and I had an official photo shoot at the Bakersfield Californian. I looked like a dork, but this little bugger was looking good.<br /><br />It is 9:00 pm and I'm going to bed early.<br /></div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-5211813262407433452011-04-03T02:12:00.000-07:002011-04-03T02:15:42.352-07:00Encaustics 101 with Haley NagyI stumbled upon the talented artist, <a href="http://www.haleynagy.com/">Haley Nagy</a> and her blog tutorial. Great advice and beautiful work.<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>ENCAUSTIC 101 <br /><a href="http://www.haleynagy.com/encaustic-supplies" target="_blank">1) Encaustic Supplies</a><br /><a href="http://www.haleynagy.com/resources/">2) Encaustic Resources</a><br /><a href="http://www.haleynagy.com/2008/08/10/encaustic-101-getting-started/">3) Getting Started with Encaustics</a><br /><a href="http://www.haleynagy.com/2008/09/08/encaustic-101-making-your-own-paints/">4) Making Your Own Encaustic Paints</a><br /><a href="http://www.haleynagy.com/2008/12/16/encaustic-101-image-transfers/">5) Encaustic Image Transfers</a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-63752502323417652982011-04-02T12:55:00.000-07:002011-04-02T13:06:57.734-07:00New Work for Sale.I am plumping up my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JHeatherwick?ref=pr_shop_more">Etsy shop</a> with new work for sale, so come on over!Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-75516258686387310552011-04-02T12:52:00.001-07:002011-04-02T12:54:37.296-07:00Earth Exhibit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1697C9awgipWErIJQc16Cfeo2GLC50OIcc7aQCYh_1Bmpvrm9ZBdJh_npr-o21Qx9_QP-DylYCQWV2oZAf7bSeTCfs8Pks-7gnD6miiukJeUEAJ9c8TraMVfh5RAAxgmb0XCG/s1600/2cc-EARTH.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1697C9awgipWErIJQc16Cfeo2GLC50OIcc7aQCYh_1Bmpvrm9ZBdJh_npr-o21Qx9_QP-DylYCQWV2oZAf7bSeTCfs8Pks-7gnD6miiukJeUEAJ9c8TraMVfh5RAAxgmb0XCG/s400/2cc-EARTH.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591076833616487682" border="0" /></a><br />I will be showing a piece at the 2cc Gallery in Long Beach, Ca. I would love to see you there!Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-43127649487748749882011-03-19T21:25:00.001-07:002011-03-19T21:30:20.546-07:00Boston Crow?Here is my newest addition to my online store:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EaX2bEm7i91NApcNH8HccUbvcXatYeVot_EbmspcwK_ITYMUv_cqbbzJanpBPQ_oP_G6WZ7hYjOrge6KSsAo3NialEt27Ywipo7qSW6h3s3jmGWF3H2ZAhFeq-lnx6mlpncu/s1600/IMG_1371.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EaX2bEm7i91NApcNH8HccUbvcXatYeVot_EbmspcwK_ITYMUv_cqbbzJanpBPQ_oP_G6WZ7hYjOrge6KSsAo3NialEt27Ywipo7qSW6h3s3jmGWF3H2ZAhFeq-lnx6mlpncu/s400/IMG_1371.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586014243403213602" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70385997/a-thank-youcaw-original-lino-cut-thank">A Thank You...CAW</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-85850887700679399322011-02-14T21:03:00.000-08:002011-03-10T08:01:23.084-08:002010 Late Night Holiday Card Production<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hDz1QHXKIFOUgB1ozWIV6XOI4ukTKlNdaEYuF3pJOZ5e_1_pa9I2HNl4dAlWsa9LcgFezSeKo5MLZWNd1esHa0zmUz2MxeEIYJQPDT1JvUp9gEVdIa43nPWc_xY9REESQL7B/s1600/Crow+love+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hDz1QHXKIFOUgB1ozWIV6XOI4ukTKlNdaEYuF3pJOZ5e_1_pa9I2HNl4dAlWsa9LcgFezSeKo5MLZWNd1esHa0zmUz2MxeEIYJQPDT1JvUp9gEVdIa43nPWc_xY9REESQL7B/s400/Crow+love+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582285289129063986" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">I went into full production mode the weekend before Christmas to make all my 2010 holiday cards by hand.<br /></div><br />The Process:<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhKOj8siPEkHBWtKcqVqOwaw4Hjy4BH59FqvQJgC3NS_-6Rda5XgfIVT3F0N-C8bFqyFugzhPt9KIbKvADDJPuPNDc2799v3Ug7T945KBqnRLYR5eQXAnPqZae4YJEwITr5Rl/s1600/photo-27.JPG"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkV4HhOA625pBBg1CbGHA20Qx9icqqRZR9_rDp4lcIWeYJUq7E6A0xGNlbUkHYGQgqwJ6_Ab_mfFpMpIBpw3HR3z3sa-RQmu_p0exXrixL6WKi8UgRp_GhCVrdlBgrsVbVrhO/s1600/photo-14.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkV4HhOA625pBBg1CbGHA20Qx9icqqRZR9_rDp4lcIWeYJUq7E6A0xGNlbUkHYGQgqwJ6_Ab_mfFpMpIBpw3HR3z3sa-RQmu_p0exXrixL6WKi8UgRp_GhCVrdlBgrsVbVrhO/s400/photo-14.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573779116576984674" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Trader Joe Bags were free and made festive backsides to my cards.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFy7BGxgLxaq9r3HmKNi3UHJtaUUlHG1N_FEhBoIlZNZdCSwaKkkSidbImxUzDw5EF4rKOMl_Lld_M4mEpTZmNjVGbYDm0VqeR2X3RaLcMm4JFWwipMeP4B7998SDiB0k7MPq/s1600/photo-23.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFy7BGxgLxaq9r3HmKNi3UHJtaUUlHG1N_FEhBoIlZNZdCSwaKkkSidbImxUzDw5EF4rKOMl_Lld_M4mEpTZmNjVGbYDm0VqeR2X3RaLcMm4JFWwipMeP4B7998SDiB0k7MPq/s400/photo-23.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573787084982845794" border="0" /></a>Lino-cut - First Color<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlWrOVYZieHmKb2rtvUL29WczeAuIfM3OT8ccQj9fTHyLKwancnf6DDHwV58647ZDntpL0l71tSNuurkVMpeJmiNBbTs6EZbsHy_zX_mVyspNo5_z9xIhVPnLMFpsdhYX_cMa/s1600/photo-22.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlWrOVYZieHmKb2rtvUL29WczeAuIfM3OT8ccQj9fTHyLKwancnf6DDHwV58647ZDntpL0l71tSNuurkVMpeJmiNBbTs6EZbsHy_zX_mVyspNo5_z9xIhVPnLMFpsdhYX_cMa/s400/photo-22.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573779125204212146" border="0" /></a>Dry time:<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsCWiGs1m15hfXx1EPnK8kTJSEl2cpgd_8_xCz2WQzhKpXT8jolElEI0G9Bx6x_5nP7O4NNi7S7ivARZnJb4EElNN42k9DM9_Msm15SmTmNyONkrkdRA2pS6zmnZJ2hZF1DYZM/s1600/photo-21.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsCWiGs1m15hfXx1EPnK8kTJSEl2cpgd_8_xCz2WQzhKpXT8jolElEI0G9Bx6x_5nP7O4NNi7S7ivARZnJb4EElNN42k9DM9_Msm15SmTmNyONkrkdRA2pS6zmnZJ2hZF1DYZM/s400/photo-21.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573787328348340226" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lino-cut - 2nd Color<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiRNtg2wD2AOenricryaAPANxNuLi5OMCHrqYaHCDWJPn3ZnOm0L14yolSgvlTmbr9KntTr6Hho7ZL9xCW7yb1WnsF1qU2gn_i6WN0h1zJLWxabWS6nuVcQyl_3OlKtVMpjrM/s1600/photo-20.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiRNtg2wD2AOenricryaAPANxNuLi5OMCHrqYaHCDWJPn3ZnOm0L14yolSgvlTmbr9KntTr6Hho7ZL9xCW7yb1WnsF1qU2gn_i6WN0h1zJLWxabWS6nuVcQyl_3OlKtVMpjrM/s400/photo-20.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573783372122453346" border="0" /></a>Dry time...no time for playing<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUUfIIwMRc5dvOatlX3Ti4eSzmLYVZ09xO5ZsM-DBYuvLdWhe0yX3ovcrWuV59ylKb7TYP5NrLDo_R52o4dT_YuEBayh5cGSm_EtGg2yWLoQEOhy3t3mDalRY9sT6hudD5PL4/s1600/photo-19.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUUfIIwMRc5dvOatlX3Ti4eSzmLYVZ09xO5ZsM-DBYuvLdWhe0yX3ovcrWuV59ylKb7TYP5NrLDo_R52o4dT_YuEBayh5cGSm_EtGg2yWLoQEOhy3t3mDalRY9sT6hudD5PL4/s400/photo-19.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573783376906999970" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lino-cut - Final Color Pass<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_EIha3OjmLxQWOY0-ZMTJXajMyahEs3rAwgbBRvuzKcXnQhE88DSY2NrDhfCSbmcJjvG_8E4CzPbcITiVkbVGOfBQdxBXsfkSrZ9GN6L1MM4gKPeety4H-3ZyRyVcpA-zdQS_/s1600/photo-17.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_EIha3OjmLxQWOY0-ZMTJXajMyahEs3rAwgbBRvuzKcXnQhE88DSY2NrDhfCSbmcJjvG_8E4CzPbcITiVkbVGOfBQdxBXsfkSrZ9GN6L1MM4gKPeety4H-3ZyRyVcpA-zdQS_/s400/photo-17.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573783391770487922" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjRwW6kpX9afuir-RkXGsrH9rKteiJIah0IP_ID0ntMGGP4pgMqdgyM02-EQfA5al8wxzlosRkJg6rqB8U0UEL5WeGU5lvVOhjfDRjM6wnsES_t0_feR0U8tfMo9WQXV0I9kk/s1600/photo-25.JPG"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;">A little hand sewing and heart cutting...<br /><br />The finished product:<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkY7ZyytwPk7_z13kuH7-AV-BffvpImC7nEUaXf-fa9X-Zow5P-dw9P41y-BjHHF0KscaGTnmvvmR1dF0YToeZouCBCHGpaauNVQ5is5gfZ1zVsY_IQ7UoV4gBFKH8BtTs8eL0/s1600/photo-16.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkY7ZyytwPk7_z13kuH7-AV-BffvpImC7nEUaXf-fa9X-Zow5P-dw9P41y-BjHHF0KscaGTnmvvmR1dF0YToeZouCBCHGpaauNVQ5is5gfZ1zVsY_IQ7UoV4gBFKH8BtTs8eL0/s400/photo-16.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573781884608187810" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM342u7alDhS9BlOlwasSYtmPBOOBGU2FZxQ97_BMpVCQGzudgrxQFkdcr7bK3CwgqZBfvk6HbNuLODCtYSOyP-JN1KXyyICQeDG-cgVV4eFaCU_IpM47awsKAeaU_xn2g3LAr/s1600/photo-27.JPG"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I have a couple left, stop by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69708127/3-color-lino-cut-print-on-recycled-paper?ref=pr_shop&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share">here</a> if you want one.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJL4knPyNo81vx8-KrEtiwdrzfSFkuJo2I089eqy89goTrS7hFDI4dZXrShenzchc5qTuIWqhoUy7JngGr5edxwOUFeu986w5UF-ul_6qNV0WrA02R50F6KRNpr9H2fIypYd8L/s1600/photo-25.JPG"><br /></a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-18659507841452066992011-02-07T23:56:00.000-08:002011-02-08T00:08:21.470-08:00Mouth Harp in CishHere is a fun little ditty created in a musical improv moment with <a href="http://www.bigtimeillustration.com/">BT</a> on Mouthharp, <a href="http://www.lizsherwyn.com/">Liz</a> and I on Ukulele, Wes on Djembe and <a href="http://vikkicruz.blogspot.com/">Vikki </a>on Guitar.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jY16nTw00Og" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-66684274410713313042010-01-14T15:58:00.000-08:002010-01-14T16:19:47.626-08:00Upcoming Events Announcement!<strong>Art Opening at <a href="http://www.surface-gallery.blogspot.com/">Surface Gallery</a></strong><br />March 5, 2010<br />5-9pm<br /><br />I will be showing 10 new art pieces with <a href="http://michelebosak.com/">Michele Bosak </a>and <a href="http://sarahseabolt.com/">Sarah Seabolt</a>. Send me an email with your address if you would like to be sent a special invitation!<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://optionsunlimitedbakersfield.org/">Bakersfield Women's Business Conference</a></strong><br />April 22, 2010<br /><br />I will be facilitating a session titled:<br /><span style="color:#663333;"><strong>Improvisational Coaching - </strong><strong>Leading by Letting Go!</strong></span><br /><br /><em>Course Depscription:</em><br />Leave your thinking self at the door and be ready to say YES! to play. Lead by letting go and embrace being in the moment! Within this creative workshop, we will explore taking risks in a safe environment to unleash your improvisational coach. As a group, we will use introductory improv techniques to improve your ability to listen and build trust. You will be given a simple coaching model to use with family, friends, or back at the office. Be prepared for a fun and unique learning experience.Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-12318362281541450182009-09-20T12:10:00.001-07:002009-09-20T12:39:49.187-07:00Photos from my iPhone.Yes, I am one of those iPhone walking commercials. I try to contain my enthusiasm for my newest app, but I have to get the photo app love out of my system.<br /><br />My recent favorite apps: TiltShiftGen (mushroom and cat shoe fetish), CameraBag (Rag-rolled elf pic, Ella May in a bag) ToyCamera (Freakish Eyeball close-up, Piper - Chubby models rule and Ella May modeling Twiggy Style)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Jl1GWJKGrxZWhKH7_HFX8wu-doUljIbTKKlTRaySUNb1hetA5CER-QWkzjDdgHsvLa70uRMYu7FY9uziRKTio9yZTSflDSUp98_Lh7E5Bp8YT8yhyRYGWaVVXOF1g_R6uuYy/s1600-h/photo(2).png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Jl1GWJKGrxZWhKH7_HFX8wu-doUljIbTKKlTRaySUNb1hetA5CER-QWkzjDdgHsvLa70uRMYu7FY9uziRKTio9yZTSflDSUp98_Lh7E5Bp8YT8yhyRYGWaVVXOF1g_R6uuYy/s400/photo(2).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383634979057355058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilg8ve8LoDnyz41o7GB4e2cPHvFrSwmn9OOhUwvihjdT2LxrsVaLblU1HcAGCkvykqlO5QlIe1axYb7kzvQU28RBcnAYmoU4Sv4qzzlfkgN26o0SJlPAU-NVxBgW-L5HpK1GNv/s1600-h/photo.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDR9F8_bqYugXJ-x8xncKqguDIlyG2wrQ8b7W_Xob01dOUHoOl-kBAcY-TYsa0nnBQ-JxyOJiHn1PGQbpIfYGUNvyaxG_wwFiGln4FiPGeXd5b9Ac6e9MD0KACB3i_qWy3w91/s400/photo-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383629791731773090" border="0" /></a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-26589164426125965562009-09-02T01:09:00.000-07:002009-09-02T01:15:50.623-07:00Insurance Rock?Most of you know that I have a day job working as a Leadership Development Advisor and Coach for an Insurance Company. I work in a large, four story building with a beautiful, sky-lit atrium with escalators and a player piano.<br /><br />It is a job the requires me to be creatively contained. However, I have a secret desire to burst out into song or obscenities while drifting down the escalator.<br /><br />I would like to proclaim a musical day where everyone breaks out into song.<br /><br />I'm not sure why this TV series didn't stay on a bit longer. What an inspiration.<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CqTiA_LyV3k&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CqTiA_LyV3k&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-88565236718887365232009-07-25T14:58:00.000-07:002009-07-25T15:20:35.672-07:00Car-less.I have been without a car going on 5 months. It has been a life-changing experience for the better. I consume less, I exercise more and I have been making deeper connections with people in my neighborhood. I have become chummy with Danny and Sandy at the fruit stand. Today I found out Sandy is a Virgo and Danny is a Libra. In case you are wondering, I am a Gemini sun sign and a Taurus moon sign. I know, fascinating!<br /><br />I have been through the ups and downs with Amy and Hector who own the movie/comic book store (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF-8&q=digital+extreme+bakersfield+ca&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&view=text&latlng=5335196314169225702&dtab=7">Digital Extreme</a>) as they had to up-root and move across the street. They have been broken into four times and the landlord refuses to put lights in the parking lot. So, they had enough and moved out. The movie business is hard, but their comic business is picking up.<br /><br />I had my first chat with the Dominos pizza Manager when I picked up my cinna-stix. He told me about his move from Oakland to Bakersfield and the difference in crimes at his store. He attended one year at Berkely and then moved back home to take care of his Mother. Once he had an 8 year old girl try to run off without paying for her pizza order. He shouted after her, "I have your number and address!" She immediately turned around and payed for her order.<br /><br />I stopped to ask Teresa a question when she was out watering her lawn on Verde St. I was looking at a house on the corner of her street that had been empty for a while. I said, "Can you tell me about the house on the corner? Is it haunted?" Without missing a step, she said "No, it isn't haunted. I've been in there." She told me she was a former occult member that is now a Christian. I guess you can tell if a house is haunted by bad spirits if you look in the corners of each room. If you see darkness in the corners, it isn't a good sign. She is also a massage therapist out of her home. I left a message for her last night to schedule an appointment.<br /><br />Here is an article that just came out today about me organizing a Bike-to-work challenge with my co-workers. <a href="http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?m=1462&l=1&p=61">Click here</a>.<br /><br />I'm going to try and go for a year without a car. Shoot, if I can do a year...why not permanently? Hmmm. What do you think?Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-87021094226669673402009-07-22T23:54:00.000-07:002009-07-22T23:58:09.843-07:00You want a piece of my heart?<a href="http://audioboo.fm/boos/38806-weekdaydrunkenneighborkaraokeboo">Weekday Drunken Neighbor Karaoke Night.</a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-51257320076520955312009-07-21T09:47:00.000-07:002009-08-07T13:51:14.416-07:00No Stage Required.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ_kOtOGPaHbSHVSpTHoQUVqATKR9-jLmJ_-7PtbmYowu1Dn9Tk7hFqbVrtfKAbuWlTmDEn3lZqgVhjtOYW2MA-6LOkh1T5gHMZUeLzhEKZpmiTQc1qwPbasiuXHyjtjqNXEO/s1600-h/Improv+Workshop+Unleashing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ_kOtOGPaHbSHVSpTHoQUVqATKR9-jLmJ_-7PtbmYowu1Dn9Tk7hFqbVrtfKAbuWlTmDEn3lZqgVhjtOYW2MA-6LOkh1T5gHMZUeLzhEKZpmiTQc1qwPbasiuXHyjtjqNXEO/s400/Improv+Workshop+Unleashing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367326109572840290" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">Do you remember when you use to play pretend? I grew up in the country of central Illinois and my favorite game was creating a world with many characters and complex adventures with little or no props. I don't want to stop playing.<br /><br />Viola Spolin, the Mother of Improvisation, used improve to "Shut off the mind. When the rational mind is shut off, we have the possibility of intuition." She wrote in her book<span style="font-style: italic;"> Improvisation for Theater</span>, "Intuition is often thought to be an endowment or a mystical force enjoyed by the gifted alone. Yet all of us have known moments when the right answer 'just came'...Sometimes at such moments the "average" person has been known to transcend the limitation of the familiar, courageously enter the area of the unknown, and release momentary genius within."<br /><br />Give yourself permission to fully engage in the ten suggested improv tasks. Allow your intuitive genius to play and have fun! <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Improv task 1</span> - Playing the other you: Buy a magazine you wouldn't buy and then excitedly talk about the topic as if you live/breathe it w/ the cashier.<br /><br /></span></span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Improv Task 2 </span>- Pushing your comfort zone: Have a conversation with an intimidating stranger.<br /><br /></span></span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Improv Task 3 </span>- Playing with family: Ask your child for an animal & create a bedtime story. Be specific: name the animal, describe location<br /><br /></span></span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Improv task 4</span> - Listening/presence: Use the last letter of a partner's sentence as the 1st letter of the word starting your sentence. Enjoy!<br /><br /></span></span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Improv 5</span> - Creating Character: Pick a person you know. Without words, walk around as that person for 1 hr. What is their mannerism? What are they wearing?<br /><br /></span></span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Improv task 6</span> - Playing with Who/What/Where: Open any book and randomly select a word. Use that word to create a monologue.<br /><br /></span></span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Improv task 7:</span> Space work - Practice your morning routine exactly. Think amazing mime work. Use specific movements and placement of objects.<br /><br /></span></span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Improv Task 8:</span> <a href="http://audioboo.fm/boos/34390-improv-task-8-space-work">Space Work</a><br /><br /></span></span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Improv Task 9:</span> <a href="http://audioboo.fm/boos/41286-improv-task-9-product-placement">Product Placement</a> </span></span></div><p><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Improv Task 10:</span> <a href="http://audioboo.fm/boos/52324-improv-task-10-two-character-and-one-actor-creating-who-what-where-w-jamie-laval-background-fiddling">Two Characters and One Actor - Practicing your Who/What/Where.</a></span></span></p><p>What did you discover during your improv tasks? What task did you struggle completing? What task was the most fun?<br /></p><p>I would love to hear what you and your intuitive genius explored.</p><p><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"> </span></span></p>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-2508806513661350342009-07-19T23:02:00.000-07:002009-07-19T23:30:18.721-07:00Me sending Me Sweet Somethings on Me Day.I announced a lovely surprise on Facebook the other day. My friends kept it to themselves and, well...Wow. I surprised myself with a little something special delivered to my work. Oh the look on my face when these beauties arrived:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85c8R23M-MbPheNQhwl_U9AUEKl6iGzkofD1USiRGKqwnDd9ukqZWWeU4QzNttseRWsBm1pfmdYTp8F5CZRrviyeLfFW_c7dXJY4ojN7V43_k7A5matX6R1mZYRDyEGv7xP_-/s1600-h/photo-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85c8R23M-MbPheNQhwl_U9AUEKl6iGzkofD1USiRGKqwnDd9ukqZWWeU4QzNttseRWsBm1pfmdYTp8F5CZRrviyeLfFW_c7dXJY4ojN7V43_k7A5matX6R1mZYRDyEGv7xP_-/s400/photo-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360424750909962338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The reaction from my friends:</span><br />Matt Ray<br />Somebody new???<br />July 9 at 11:54am<br /><br />Matt Harmston<br />Wasn't me...wish I'd have thought of it, though :-)<br />July 9 at 11:55am<br /><br />Julia Heatherwick<br />Julia, Just letting you know how much you mean to me! Have a beautiful day! xoxo, Julia<br />July 9 at 11:56am<br /><br />Matt Harmston<br />Russell Stover chocolates...nice touch. You're such a romantic...<br />July 9 at 11:57am<br /><br />Julia Heatherwick<br />Oh my gosh, you are so sweet Julia! The feeling is mutual! No Matt...not someone new,but someone pretty darn thoughtful. I am so lucky!<br />July 9 at 11:58am<br /><br />John Passadino<br />You are lucky to have you! :)<br />July 9 at 12:00pm<br /><br />Missy Wiggins<br />That is awesome!<br />July 9 at 12:00pm<br /><br />Heidi Browne<br />I love this!<br />July 9 at 12:05pm<br /><br />John Passadino<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-style: italic;"> <--------Creator of ME Day!<-----Credit for Blog title!</span><br />one more.. think of the marketing angle .. "ME" day.. why not? Mothers day, Fathers day.. what about a me day? for FTD and others.. "send yourself flowers today!" copyright that quick!<br />July 9 at 12:08pm<br /><br />Alicia Seibert Pollnow<br />Me day is brilliant!! I bet your surprise is just what you asked for!!!<br />July 9 at 12:33pm<br /><br />Bob Kempf<br />How did you know what to get you?<br />July 9 at 12:54pm<br /><br />Kathy Kerwin Riddle<br />Oh, so clever. Howard is surely proud of you!<br />July 9 at 1:05pm<br /><br />Laura Barbera<br />bwahahahah...my goodness I miss you!<br />July 9 at 1:09pm<br /><br />Bill Kelly<br />Isn't it amazing how someone so close to you can surprise you in such an unexpected yet thoughtful way.<br />July 9 at 1:57pm<br /><br />Corena Bahr<br />Love it.<br />July 9 at 1:57pm<br /><br />Julia Heatherwick<br />How right you are Bill! And Bob...I just listen to me and really, only I know what I need and do I deliver! Thank you all for sharing in our day.<br />July 9 at 6:51pm ยท Delete<br /><br />Julia Carlisle Arnold<br />That's great.<br />July 9 at 7:22pm<br /><br />Ted Diamond<br />She's a keeper, Julia. Don't let her get away.<br />July 9 at 7:47pm<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK4nwEqHFicdEMmpovxAGc3H60Pfo0vA50ZjlPVumCeYCRgSaJPQu7HBI5SAv8qvcwfFLKVwVUsOpOeWTYjS2tDmb-A0igkP9If__v6oWASc4_xsPy6DjJ5ZeKT_Pam7NW7GaM/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK4nwEqHFicdEMmpovxAGc3H60Pfo0vA50ZjlPVumCeYCRgSaJPQu7HBI5SAv8qvcwfFLKVwVUsOpOeWTYjS2tDmb-A0igkP9If__v6oWASc4_xsPy6DjJ5ZeKT_Pam7NW7GaM/s400/photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360424332986037218" border="0" /></a><br />"I admire your beauty, brains and badinage. Thinking of you. You know Who."Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-76980565090588411652009-05-20T20:21:00.000-07:002009-05-21T00:00:17.274-07:00Stretching.I felt embarrassed as I walked up with my three new art pieces for the juried art exhibition. My excitement of making something new and out of my comfort zone quickly vanished into a strange self-consciousness I haven't felt with my art recently. <br /><br />It is a great local show with great cash prizes. The theme of the show was "Roots." The prospectus wanted the artist to stretch the meaning of roots to family origin, history, root cause...I chose the simple and direct earth-focused approach. I was excited about the theme and felt inspired.<br /><br />I had been dreaming of going 3-D with encaustic, but struggling with the right material for the wax to adhere to and then it came to me three days before the event. I was playing again. I wasn't going back to a familiar formula. <br /><br />I made the mistake of showing people the first piece unfinished and by cell phone photograph. What was I thinking? I was excited but too fragile to take their pregnant pause following such statements as "Does this dress highlight my pot-belly?" *Pause, nice smile...searching for the right words* Ugh, it does! I hate this dress. I hate my hair. I'm ugly. I will never get married. <br /><br />Prior to entering any show I always research the juror. If they are an artist, I check out their work. If they are a curator I check out the shows they have curated and the show themes of their museum or art center. It is usually an easy way for me to decide if my $35 entry fee is an investment or donation. I wasn't sure about this juror. His artwork was not in the family of mine, but I stretched on these pieces and it would be a shame to shelf them. <br /><br />All three pieces were accepted. Whew.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwkZ0epeWTsMe_iA7KybXGZUH72kGfspDHhB68NwyxSWHe5VkvjnLKel_kwwjGoXohH5D9CEoHzILEHE4hlI-6idctTPoc7pxu-IfOGiZJ6Is8sSfvGbqgw9IhPIBbiCJlbrA/s1600-h/IMG_1321.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwkZ0epeWTsMe_iA7KybXGZUH72kGfspDHhB68NwyxSWHe5VkvjnLKel_kwwjGoXohH5D9CEoHzILEHE4hlI-6idctTPoc7pxu-IfOGiZJ6Is8sSfvGbqgw9IhPIBbiCJlbrA/s400/IMG_1321.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338120323907644114" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MthH-1yHhNBUqaJ0TqO5KL1chN5zrpwMCtT-aZpyw6zUurSpoHTCB-QXutrAUYrRdGZngDWkcMeaxhKfsnQSe4xeaJT8exnnziLLYYqqOoAGUkJlj1PoXtxjy_C2XfmA6GbM/s1600-h/IMG_1322.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MthH-1yHhNBUqaJ0TqO5KL1chN5zrpwMCtT-aZpyw6zUurSpoHTCB-QXutrAUYrRdGZngDWkcMeaxhKfsnQSe4xeaJT8exnnziLLYYqqOoAGUkJlj1PoXtxjy_C2XfmA6GbM/s400/IMG_1322.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338126400589890290" /></a><br />Earth's Armature - Encaustic, 8" x 8"<br /><br />The opening came and a good friend said he would be my date. So, we went, mingled and then it happened. I received puzzled looks and awkward, "This work seems like a drastic departure from your usual work." I was mortified and embarrassed. Apologetically I said I was trying something new. I kept thinking I should have kept to the formula. The formula sells and that is what people like. <br /><br />An old friend came up to me and said something in the same vein, but was excited. He said, "This must have been so freeing for you. You were able to take artistic risks because you have won this show and don't have to prove anything." That was definitely one way to look at it and I'm thankful he made me look in that direction.<br /><br />The awards ceremony came and my name wasn't called. I am happy to report that my ego survived, did not throw an internal tantrum and stood aside to appreciate the artistic talent recognized for the evening.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What I learned:</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Take artistic risks. If you find yourself looking at your old work or work that sells as inspiration for your next piece you are heading toward formula art. I'm a fan of recognizing the hand of an artist and not a fan of recognizing the same visual tricks of an artist.<br /><br />I still struggle with the difference (is there one?) of decorative art and fine art. Am I painting to match wallpaper or painting for the intellect. I'm pretty sure I have done both.<br /><br />Chances are that if you make a leap in your artwork you are making a leap somewhere else in your life. I have made some drastic changes in my personal life. It only makes sense that it shows up in my work too.</span><br /><br />What do you do to stretch artistically? How do you know that you have actually stretched? What do you see, hear or feel that lets you know you have pushed yourself?<br /><br />My improvisational theatre teacher says, "Go in the direction you are facing." On the stage, a scene isn't interesting when it becomes transactional or the characters don't change. Artwork needs to make shifts, change and move to keep your audience watching and most importantly keep you interested.Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-594792175881649002009-05-02T15:00:00.000-07:002009-05-02T15:31:52.376-07:00The wheels go round and round.I'm going on 6 weeks without a car. I've been biking my butt off. It should be coming off soon. I blew out my back tire when I piled on two sacks of groceries and my ass. I'm just guessing that is what happened, but secretly hoping it was a nail.<br /><br />Yesterday, I road home from work in the rain. I put on this giant blue tarp of a poncho and belted it with a bungee cord. I felt like a wind sail pedaling hard against the wind and any minute I would be airborne. I passed a long line of cars with drivers looking grumpy and grim. Grinning like a goof, I was hoping I would get at least a thumbs up or a encouraging honk. It IS bike month! Nope, nothing. I only passed two people on the usually very busy bike path. I rang my bike bell and waved enthusiastically. I received the "What the hell are we doing on our bikes?" grin. I told everyone I road in the rain and received little to no sympathy. Yes, I do believe I deserve a medal.<br /><br />Biking to work tips:<br />1. Roll your work clothes to keep them from being a wadded, wrinkled mess when you get to work.<br />2. Take sunscreen and apply liberally 30 minutes prior or you will end up with a crooked V-shaped sunburn on your chest.<br />3. Go to the bathroom before you leave because it is usually a long way home.<br />4. Learn to change a bike tire.<br />5. Take rain gear, but don't count on it keeping you dry.<br />6. Know the bus schedules just in case you are just plain tired of pedaling.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVWkIKCluMxyYLML0WUDwF-zbB0tirzjWccdorehs1NS9pFmW3be8lZ875CjdZobe3EKoaI6acCQXSyl63T_mjMlM8DQ_x5gFEd2vxc4vVAOOuoMBffY723RTFyOPMpWHG0_V/s1600-h/IMG00761.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVWkIKCluMxyYLML0WUDwF-zbB0tirzjWccdorehs1NS9pFmW3be8lZ875CjdZobe3EKoaI6acCQXSyl63T_mjMlM8DQ_x5gFEd2vxc4vVAOOuoMBffY723RTFyOPMpWHG0_V/s400/IMG00761.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331356155798434562" border="0" /></a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15000480.post-65391863358986674262009-03-26T23:53:00.000-07:002009-03-27T00:55:02.593-07:00Just some harmless butt wagging.Last Saturday I was driving down I-5 to Los Angeles for my Improvisation class at the <a href="http://www.secondcity.com/?id=theatres/losangeles">Second City</a> training center. I was happily bopping along in my car rental (due to a recent car crash) and thoroughly enjoying the Sirius radio station by singing along to Erasure, Depeche Mode and the Indigo Girls. I was breaking the chains of love and getting closer to fine in my very hip mini-van.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8tfAeibsAj0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8tfAeibsAj0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Oblivious only for a moment, I catch a glimpse of flesh in the corner of my eye. A group of boys were driving beside me with their butts hanging out of each window and enthusiastically spanking them for my benefit. I chuckled but instantly turned my face to stone and did a very motherly, "I'm so disappointed in you" head shake. That was my response? Didn't I have a cooler response readily available? Should I have rated the butts with a thumbs up or thumbs down? Should I have acted like I was phoning 911 to report nude butt wagging on I-5? Nope, all I had was a stinkin' head shake.<br /><br />But actually, I don't just have a head shake in me...I have much, much more...yes, I have an <a href="http://www.jheatherwick.etsy.com/">art sale</a> going on too!<br /><br />So, pull those pants up and get on over to my<a href="http://www.jheatherwick.etsy.com/"> online store</a>!<br /><br />I am selling the Ohio Grouping work as single pieces. If you are insterested in the whole group let me know.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO379wEAuJVppK_oxLlR4E4sMy467kwsIEA4ggrbZojjxZSXQoDzXdqwRB2E6R6C9L4JT65MCk6agGYVCtzJn9BRhInY3Led53zToPcds1eP30fmeTYm5Ng9d30nOFdUuHNuVo/s1600-h/Ohio+Grouping.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO379wEAuJVppK_oxLlR4E4sMy467kwsIEA4ggrbZojjxZSXQoDzXdqwRB2E6R6C9L4JT65MCk6agGYVCtzJn9BRhInY3Led53zToPcds1eP30fmeTYm5Ng9d30nOFdUuHNuVo/s400/Ohio+Grouping.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317761911570838546" border="0" /></a>Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09588058900108581435noreply@blogger.com0