February 5, 2010
Old schoolhouse converting into residency spaces in wassaic. The jam.

Old schoolhouse converting into residency spaces in wassaic. The jam.

January 28, 2010

Lipstick on a pig.

i’ve really been enjoying mitch’s posts lately. they make me feel not quite so alone (in the donut of darkness) as i start my second year of teaching. this one cracked me up … oh, the brevity.

mgoldst:

I generally despise photoshop filters and the like. Photoshop filters are to design as Michael Bay is to film - shallow and meaningless and intended for the lowest common denominator. Students (and pros) use filters, drop shadows, motion blurs, flares, etc… to hide what is usually shit design. I have to admit that every once in a blue moon I will use a slight drop shadow to pull something off of the background. But, it is very rare and I always feel like a dirty, dirty boy when I use it. I am positive that I have never, ever said “wow… I LOVE the lens flare on that logo!” You should learn to make your design strong and powerful without resorting to bling and meaningless ornament.

If I may analogize for a moment longer; I liken photoshop filters to fishnets and heels on a vile and unpleasant woman.

It may give her sexy legs, but, she’s still a bitch.

January 27, 2010
Folio Magazine, January 1973 (via Eric Carl)

Folio Magazine, January 1973 (via Eric Carl)

January 26, 2010
Super Fat Cats - latimes.com A couple of these grey/brown tabby chubbers are dead ringers for my old cat, Kitty aka Tubby. I miss her a lot … she followed me around everywhere, including into the bathroom. Feeling lots of nostalgia since we are cat-sitting for a few weeks.

Super Fat Cats - latimes.com

A couple of these grey/brown tabby chubbers are dead ringers for my old cat, Kitty aka Tubby. I miss her a lot … she followed me around everywhere, including into the bathroom. Feeling lots of nostalgia since we are cat-sitting for a few weeks.

January 24, 2010
michelle’s failed photoshop attempts: you can’t take it with you

michelle’s failed photoshop attempts: you can’t take it with you

think / make / think

bobulate:

For those who have ever heard, “Those who can, do, and those who can’t, teach:” Taylor Mali, on behalf of educators everywhere, on what teachers make:

  • I make kids work harder than I every thought they could.
  • I make parents see kids for who they really are.
  • I make kids wonder.
  • I make them question.
  • I make them criticize.
  • I make them apologize and mean it.
  • I make them write write write.
  • I make them spell.
  • I make them realize that if you have [intellect] then you follow [your heart].

He ends by asking, “Teachers make a difference, now what about you?” See also Conan: “[I]f you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen.”

January 23, 2010
This looks dope. I signed up for one of the workshops! Our pal Crob is teaching: INTRO TO PRA TECHNIQUES Tuesday, February 9 - 6:30-9pm Christopher Robbins (http://www.christopher-robbins.com) will explore some of the techniques he has encountered creating action- and collaboration- based works over the past ten years. This workshop will focus on PRA techniques — also known as Participatory Rapid Appraisal / Participatory Learning & Action / Action Research — ways of exploring a community from the varied perspectives of the people in that community, without having to rely on the “Official” perspectives put forth by those who already have a voice. Techniques we will cover include community mapping, transect walks, and other techniques for getting a foothold in new communities. Bring Markers, Paper, and a digital camera if you got one… AND IN EXCHANGE: Ask three people in your neighborhood what they think needs fixing in their community, and be prepared to tell me what you think needs addressing in the area you live.

This looks dope. I signed up for one of the workshops!

Our pal Crob is teaching:

INTRO TO PRA TECHNIQUES
Tuesday, February 9 - 6:30-9pm

Christopher Robbins (http://www.christopher-robbins.com) will explore some of the techniques he has encountered creating action- and collaboration- based works over the past ten years.

This workshop will focus on PRA techniques — also known as Participatory Rapid Appraisal / Participatory Learning & Action / Action Research — ways of exploring a community from the varied perspectives of the people in that community, without having to rely on the “Official” perspectives put forth by those who already have a voice.

Techniques we will cover include community mapping, transect walks, and other techniques for getting a foothold in new communities.

Bring Markers, Paper, and a digital camera if you got one…

AND IN EXCHANGE:
Ask three people in your neighborhood what they think needs fixing in their community, and be prepared to tell me what you think needs addressing in the area you live.

January 21, 2010
CMYK embroidery

CMYK embroidery

January 12, 2010

The Most Threatening Tumbling Pass Ever

January 11, 2010
winter trimmings :(

winter trimmings :(