A Bug's Life!

I think one of my new favorite artists is Catherine Chalmers.  I have always been fascinated by insects and art, so when the two combine, I am instantly hooked.  I felt a similiar feeling when I met Maria-Fernanda Cardoso a couple years ago...  Anyway, check out Chalmer's website here and all the cool pieces she has designed utilizing insects. 

The new MOSI exhibit about insects inspired this search (thanks goes to my boss, Becky).  Check out what's happening there, here.  Anyone want to go with me...?

Valentine

I made a ton of these little tiny cards for valentine's day... but I didn't take a picture of any of them!  Boo!  I have a couple still hanging around, so perhaps when I'm not so busy, I'll put a couple up on here.  Otherwise, here is the card I made for my best friend, Natalie, at the most recent Stampin' 'n' Scrappers Club meeting...  As my grandmother used to say:  "Ooooo and ahhhh"

Google Art Project

The Art Project, powered by Google is a new innovative and interactive website dedicated to art lovers around the globe.  It features different art museums from all parts of the world, and gives the collector or artist the opportunity to post their art as well.  Super cool and free (compared to ArtStor!)  Check it out here!

Labor

This past Saturday evening I got together with Peter, once again, to practice our songs.  We were playing with the idea of going out to an open mic this week... we have three solid songs that we've written and two covers.  However, until we figure out a name for our band, I am hesitant to step outside of our comfort zone.  Also, when it comes to performing covers, Peter is adamant about playing them topically, while I like to add my own twist to the songs... covers  may not be in store for us if we can't agree on how we want them to sound (Go ahead Peter: retort).  Despite this, when we write our songs, they are so organic, and our heads never clash.  Our minds combined create some of the greatest songs that I have written with another person.

There is a new song we are working on that was slightly unexpected to come about... but it worked its way in there.  I have to work on the lyrics a ton; they come from a poem I wrote back in February of 2004.  It was titled "The Toltec" because I was obsessed with naming my poems after the first couple words of each one (Emily Dickinson inspired).   It's about working really hard, but still trying to enjoy life.  I think the rename of the title to "Labor" is necessary to emphasize what the song is really about... I love the sound... it's a little more cryptic with a solid beat (and I can already imagine a remix).  As far as vocals are concerned, I want something a little more sultry and soulful than the other songs. Maybe Erykah Badu meets our other song "Frightening."  We shall see what we get from it...  we rough recorded a sampling, and I love how you can hear the rain falling in the background... I can imagine this song starting off with the sound of rain... something to remind us that we are all pouring our hearts out to get through this life, one work day at a time...

More Pics from the Gala!

This one is going to be used in the news letter!

LRMA GALA

A Night on Broadway!

Look, it's Sally Bowles and Joel Grey from Cabaret!

Me as Sally Bowles

Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles