Sharpie Love Affair

I love drawing with super-fine Sharpies. They have such an excellent range of colors, and recently I have been experimenting with drawing with them on leather. I love the way the ink keeps its shape flowing out of the pen … Continue reading

Book Review – ‘Why Paint Cats: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics’ – Will Maier

This post began life as a review of another great find from our local 1-Dollar Bookstore (see the post “1976: A Good Year To Be An Egg” for the bounty from our first trip there). It was a book called … Continue reading

The Renegade Craft Fair in Los Angeles

So this is my 3rd foray into the world of Craft Fairs / Markets, and I have to say: I can see why they call this one the “Indie Craft Fair”. Mustaches, owls, bacon, and girls-in-thick-rimmed-glasses standing next to men in … Continue reading

Feeling Sheepish About My Brush Pot

This post was featured by Craftgawker on 7/30/12 (link).  In the epic list of “Things I Love”, there are many entries: taxidermy, animals in clothes, paintings on velvet, brilliant yet simple upcycle ideas. High up in the top five, though, is miniatures. Miniature … Continue reading