Oops

I went to the OMA like I said I would but accidently put the posted on my other site, Another Bucket. Go check it out though...Chris Rainier is pretty amazing.

Can't Wait Til Wednesday

The Oceanside art museum has a new exhibit going on...all about tattoos!! I'm going to go on Wednesday. Very excited. I find body art to be so amazing. I read this quote on the wall of the last tattoo shop I was in...and I want to share it with y'all.

"The tattoo is the mark of the soul. It can act as a window through which we can see inside or it can be a shield to protect us from those who cannot see past the surface."
~David Bolt

As Far As On-Line Photos Go

I could spend hours browsing the National Geographic's databse of potography. Undeniably, they have some of the best photographers in the world and the wildlife shots they capture are--of course--breathtaking.

And...even their portraits are killer...

Last Friday

I actually went and saw a play...not a normal occurrence for me.

But it was Beauty and the Beast...performed by high schoolers at Rancho Buena Vista High School. The did the Disney version. which happens to be one of my favorites so I went. And was quite impressed by how well they did. It was long...they added some songs...but the guy who played the candlestick cracked me up the whole time.

Like I Said On My Other Blog...

...I am really impressed by some of the work my classmates are producing. They are definitely inspiring me to push myself to do better work.

Those Photos Of My Altered Book I Promised

On A Side Note...

...since we have been talking about great artists--in particular great photographers, I just wanted to share some of mine.

Annie Leibovitz and Mary Ellen Mark (interestingly enough...not wildlife photographers--but beautiful portraits.)

A Couple Of Quotes I Picked Up Along The Way

"Photography deals exquisitely with appearances, but nothing is what it appears to be."
~Duane Michals

"Photography is the easiest thing in the world, if one is willing to accept pictures that are flaccid, limp, bland, banal, indiscriminately informative, and pointless. But if one insists on a photograph that is both complex and vigorous, it is almost impossible."
~John Szarkowski

Another AMAZING Photographer

Is it lame to say that this guy's work makes me want to cry? Probably.

“In exploring the shared language and poetic sensibilities of all animals, I am working towards rediscovering the common ground that once existed when people lived in harmony with animals. The images depict a world that is without beginning or end, here or there, past or present.”—Gregory Colbert, Creator of Ashes and Snow

I seriously don't think I have ever seen something so breathtaking. (Wait--I say that alot--don't I?) Oh well--in Gregory Colbert's case it is absolutely true. I love his subject matter...I love the effect...I love everything about his images. Love it love it love it.

Thanks Mom

So my mom was recently in Florida where she saw some work by this guy named Johnny Villaronga. His photography is right up my alley as he does some amazing shots of wildlife.
Check out his site:

wildnaturegallery.com

Seriously, some breathtaking photos.

What A Good Feeling...

...finally. Books. Equal. Done. Woo-hoo!

I am happy with how it (they) turned out and really can't wait for the mail.

They took a lot out of me...but I definitely am looking forward to any and all future book projects.

Still Here

Here's me in the lab looking at one of Zane's pages. (It was actually pretty good so I don't know why I'm making the face.)

As You Can Tell By The Time Stamp...

...here it is after 11 o'clock and I am still at school!

I know you are thinking this girl must be crazy--right?

Not so if you knew I had 2 HUGE book projects due Monday and Tuesday.

Then you are thinking this girl must be crazy cause she has a laptop with all the necessary programs on it.

Not so if you knew I was here with my buddy Zane who also has a huge book project due.  And that we ordered pizza...

...in fact, Zane's paying the delivery guy right now.

The O'Side Surf Museum

I love the fact that this guy's got a camera around his neck!

I Love Her!

The Mingei In Escondido

Oh Ya...And One More Thing...

...lovin' the altered book project. Had some trouble with the idea of de-constructing a book, but I ended up having a blast and will get a photo of it up here soon too.

Busy Little Bee

Let me just say...I have been museum hopping like it's going out of style.
Today alone I hit 6. (Thank-you Balboa Park.)

A couple of weekends ago it was the Mingei in Escondido (by the way, if you pay for admission there, you get a free ticket for their Balboa branch). They were having an exhibit on armadillo art. Silly sounding? Yes. But some really great pieces. Along with some by Niki de Saint Phalle, who is one of my faves.

After that, I shot out to the coast and popped into the Surf museum in Oceanside. Headed up to OPT (the camera/telescope store that also has a mini gallery in the basement. Some cool things there by a guy named Michael Vander Vorst.

I should be able to load some pics. soon. (I know the rules--but I took some anyways...and of the outside of the buildings and whatnot.)

Today, Balboa, which I will elaborate on later. Mingei, MOPA, Museum of Art. Also stopped downtown at the 2 MCASD buildings. Really cool thing--if you are 25 years or younger, you get in free. Thank-you Qualcomm. Had just enough time to stop at the La Jolla branch before they closed. Really trippy exhibit going on there which I will definitely get into more later.