Aaahhh, I’m in love, love, love. There are few books that I fall for (odd, since I work at a library), but this book I held onto, looked at with arms outstretched and then clasped back dramatically to my chest. Ok, I didn’t really enact my love for this book, but I really couldn’t put [...]
Entry Category 'art'
Book Recommendation: An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin
January 5th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Books, Review
Of Passion and Madness: Daniel Johnston
December 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Austin, Celebrity, Personal Story, Review
If you’re either an Austin resident or interested in music in general, you’ve no doubt heard of Daniel Johnston. If not, you are probably familiar with this image: I have passed by the mural near campus a million times, but had never really looked into WHO this guy was. I know, I know, BAD AUSTINITE! [...]
Tags:art·Austin·Celebrity·Daniel Johnston·documentary review·live music
Wayfarer in the City
August 16th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Austin, Books, Ruminations
Austin has a plethora of wall art, I love that about this city. This art graffiti can be found at the downtown Library, where I work. Austin appreciates the quirkiness of renegade art and has not blotted it out. Yet. University of Texas Press just published a book that deals with Austin and its metamorphosis. [...]
How to Make a Portrait Silhouette
August 11th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY, Family
“You grew overnight!” well-meaning adults exclaimed to me growing up. I’d say, “Thanks, I guess” and roll my eyes at the absurdity of stating the obvious. But here I am, a parent to two little girls and I am amazed at how fast they are growing. Chloe, my youngest, still holds that sweet baby smell [...]
Bedroom Before & After: Love, Lives, Here
July 25th, 2010 · 1 Comment · DIY, Family
In my 20s, Delaroche’s Young Martyr hung over my bed. In retrospect, it is a moribund print to lead one into dreams. In a redecoration frenzy, my mother suggested I ditch Ms. Bound Hands for something that would “unblock” my chi. Indeed, it seemed to work. However, the last few years, nothing has hung above [...]
Tags:art·attachment parenting·creativity·Family·intentions·painting
