I went to battle earlier this year trying to fulfill the wacky theatrical vision of my dear friend, Rob. Rob directed a community theater production of Lysistrata, a play written by the ancient Greek comic playwright, Aristophanes, in 411 BCE. When Rob asked me to help with costuming, he pitched the play as the "first-ever … Continue reading going to battle in a foam helmet
Category: art
a little drollerie
Here's a little something I worked on earlier this year. I've been calling it a sculpture but "doll" would be more accurate. It's about seven inches tall and made in the likeness of one of the characters from Hieronymous Bosch's painting, The Temptation of St. Anthony. Have you ever checked out any of Bosch's work? … Continue reading a little drollerie
a talent for making things difficult
My rendition of a Ron Burns paintingWhenever I visit my uncle who hosts the family reunion on my dad's side, I like to leave a silly painting as a thank you gift. Last year, I left a rendition of one of Ron Burns' pieces featuring a dog. I love Burns' colorful animal paintings! My uncle … Continue reading a talent for making things difficult
life in jello
I conceived this blog to write about the crafts and art I work on and to indulge in general commentary and observations. It's supposed to be the kick in the pants I sometimes need to get off dead center on projects. After all, the blank canvas, the unformed block of stone, an uncut piece of … Continue reading life in jello
life in jello 