1982
fresno, california
i was rummaging through some of my old artwork the other day and came across this calligraphy that i did almost 30 years ago ! it is a beautiful anonymous prayer that was written in the 17th century (i think maybe by a nun ?). i’m having it framed and giving it to my mom for christmas. i can’t think of a more perfect gift for her and it literally just fell into my lap. i love when that happens.
here is another sweet package i received in the mail. there is nothing better than home baked cookies. the spirit of giving is at an all time high. despite the stress and chaos this time of year can bring, i think people, in general, are extra sweet in december.
my top V.I.P. customer sent me this beautiful bottle of wine. it’s acts of kindness like this that make my job TOTALLY worth it. and with all of the mailing OUT of packages i’ve been doing this season, it felt so odd to actually receive a package in the mail. such a nice surprise. cheers.
thank you ML !
thank you to everyone who attended our fourth & clay holiday party last night. it was a bitter sweet occasion, as it was my last annual holiday party as part of fourth & clay. i’m going to miss my claymates a lot, but i’ll be just around the corner. cheers to NEW BEGINNINGS and holding on to fond memories.
1991
san francisco, california
in 1991 i took a class in repeat patterns. mind you, this was PRE-photoshop when everything was done by hand. i miss those ‘good old days’ where things were TRULY hand made (i painted this entire pattern by hand). i still can NOT wrap my brain around technology. 2 years ago i learned how to use illustrator to design a line of fabrics and clothing for a children’s clothing company. i successfully designed a whole group of fabrics using illustrator and felt proficient at it for one month. a few months later i couldn’t even scan an image in much less make the image do anything. SO. FRUSTRATING. i truly believe that i am missing the entire left side of my brain.
this is my LAST holiday event of the year and my LAST holiday at FOURTH & CLAY . . . (sniff sniff). please join us for our party THIS THURSDAY night. it will be a good one.
there will be food, libation, live music, and plenty o’ pots to buy (i’ll even have some affordable 2nds).
(please note that i am NOT doing the renegade show this weekend)
THANK YOU to everyone who came to my sale over the weekend and helped christen my new work|shop ! it was a fabulous turnout and people came out of the woodwork for it. i got to see a girl who i met in 2nd grade who i haven’t seen in over 30 years ! another friend who i worked with at ESPRIT who i hadn’t seen in 20 years. and lots of old friends that i don’t get to see often enough. it was a very warm and fuzzy weekend.
here is a chance to WIN some of my wares AND to learn about a FABULOUS FOOD BLOG (if you aren’t already aware of it). MOM’S KITCHEN HANDBOOK is doing a FREE GIVEAWAY of my work this week. it’s a win – win.
i am taking full advantage of my chalkboard paint and now part of my studio is snowing ! i’ve been busy setting up for my big sale THIS weekend. hope to see you there.
i’m slowly prepping my new studio for my big move in. i painted this huge wall in chalkboard paint. i love having a blank slate . . . i am so ready to start filling it up with new ideas and designs . . .
i’m not moving into my new studio until january, but i will be having a HUGE SALE there THIS WEEKEND before i move all my equipment in. come by for a sneak peek . . . i will have a lot of new work AND a LOT of old work that is marked up to 75% OFF. get the best deals of the year. everything must GO !
dec 8th + 9th
11:00-6:00
927 parker street (@8th)
berkeley, ca
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