1.16.2012
1.10.2012
1.08.2012
fred stonehouse
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YESTERDAY, we went to the opening for Fred Stonehouse's solo exhibit at the Tory Folliard Gallery here in Milwaukee.
Back in October I posted a few pictures of my home (here) which included a painting of Fred's from our growing art collection entitled "Kissing the Enemy" (below).
Ben and I both realized we loved Fred's work while visiting a gallery in New Orleans a few years ago. His dark, folky style of story-telling through images of the Wisconsin wilderness, hand painted typography and vintage style frames take us both someplace in our minds that we feel strangely awakened, yet comforted by.
I feel lucky we share the philosophy that when a piece of art makes you feel like that, you find a way to incorporate it into your world.
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YESTERDAY, we went to the opening for Fred Stonehouse's solo exhibit at the Tory Folliard Gallery here in Milwaukee.
Back in October I posted a few pictures of my home (here) which included a painting of Fred's from our growing art collection entitled "Kissing the Enemy" (below).
Ben and I both realized we loved Fred's work while visiting a gallery in New Orleans a few years ago. His dark, folky style of story-telling through images of the Wisconsin wilderness, hand painted typography and vintage style frames take us both someplace in our minds that we feel strangely awakened, yet comforted by.
I feel lucky we share the philosophy that when a piece of art makes you feel like that, you find a way to incorporate it into your world.
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12.18.2011
12.08.2011
throwing my hat in
SO I HAVE ALL THIS ART, JUST SITTING AROUND. Why not do something with it, right?
Well, I've thrown my hat (back) in the Etsy ring and selling everything. They need good homes so my pricing is low, low, low—all under $50. Not bad for original art.
I've also started a Whitecaps & Driftwood page on Facebook so go give her a like when you have a moment. Oh, and pass the word, bird :)
Thank you friends!
Well, I've thrown my hat (back) in the Etsy ring and selling everything. They need good homes so my pricing is low, low, low—all under $50. Not bad for original art.
I've also started a Whitecaps & Driftwood page on Facebook so go give her a like when you have a moment. Oh, and pass the word, bird :)
Thank you friends!
12.05.2011
11.22.2011
red right ankle
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THIS IS THE STORY of your red right ankle
And how it came to meet your leg
And how the muscle bone and sinews tangled
And how the skin was softly shed
And how it whispered,
“Oh, adhere to me for we are bound by symmetry
And whatever differences our lives have been
We together make a limb”
This is the story of your red right ankle
—The Decemberists
THIS IS THE STORY of your red right ankle
And how it came to meet your leg
And how the muscle bone and sinews tangled
And how the skin was softly shed
And how it whispered,
“Oh, adhere to me for we are bound by symmetry
And whatever differences our lives have been
We together make a limb”
This is the story of your red right ankle
—The Decemberists
11.17.2011
11.14.2011
inside distance
I LOVE THAT MOMENT when a treasure finally reveals its purpose.
Finished this piece yesterday. It's set in the 20" x 24" vintage oval frame I rummaged this summer.
Finished this piece yesterday. It's set in the 20" x 24" vintage oval frame I rummaged this summer.
11.10.2011
11.09.2011
midlake winter
TRIALS OF VAN OCCUPANTHER by Midlake is one of my favorite albums. It's my winter music. Probably because I discovered it a few winters ago while reading Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Together the two made a great impact on me and a beautiful music stain on my memory.
11.08.2011
3 year anniversary
SOMETIMES it's difficult not to tell you how much I love Ben. Seeing as it's our 3 year wedding anniversary today I think I can get away with it just this once.
Sometimes it's also difficult not to tell you how hard we have worked to get here. Because it didn't start out like this. It's taken a process I can't begin to put into words. Just that somewhere along the way we started to heal and let go of old pain and expectations born in dark places of our hearts long before we met.
Ben is the most beautiful, hilarious, loyal, nurturing, (stubborn), generous man I have ever known and my best friend. He loves me for who I truly am—a loving, creative, passionate (slightly self-absorbed) beam of light—and has helped me become my best me so far.
So happy anniversary Bear. Thank you for teaching me how to be loved and love myself. I adore you. -Punx
Sometimes it's also difficult not to tell you how hard we have worked to get here. Because it didn't start out like this. It's taken a process I can't begin to put into words. Just that somewhere along the way we started to heal and let go of old pain and expectations born in dark places of our hearts long before we met.
Ben is the most beautiful, hilarious, loyal, nurturing, (stubborn), generous man I have ever known and my best friend. He loves me for who I truly am—a loving, creative, passionate (slightly self-absorbed) beam of light—and has helped me become my best me so far.
So happy anniversary Bear. Thank you for teaching me how to be loved and love myself. I adore you. -Punx
11.03.2011
true danger girls
TRUE DANGER was a men's magazine from 1937 to 1975. I bought several issues at an estate sale years ago and finally found the inspiration to make something, specifically with the naked ladies.
Faceless, pink, airy compositions keep the sexy all innocent and sweet in my mind.
Faceless, pink, airy compositions keep the sexy all innocent and sweet in my mind.
10.20.2011
our home
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Collected religious statuary for a while. I call this set "the girls." |
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My sweet 4 month old goldendoodle, Nola. Named after our favorite city. |
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This gold mirror on the right was maybe $1. I miss rummage season already. |
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Main floor guest bath. I made a feather stencil then used a gold glaze. |
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We bought our first piece of art together last year. Fred Stonehouse ♥ Thought our folky dog heads were ideal companions. |
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And this is my precious beast, Dubbers. Short for Dublin. |
10.15.2011
10.13.2011
10.10.2011
3 little indians
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ONE LITTLE, two little, three little Indians
Four little, five little, six little Indians
Seven little, eight little, nine little Indians
Ten little Indian boys.
10.05.2011
10.04.2011
good sir
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BUCK, YOU'RE A WHOLE LOT A MAN
Just take a look at your great big hands
You know you can crush poor me in two
But gentle, oh so gentle are the things you do
—Nina Simone
BUCK, YOU'RE A WHOLE LOT A MAN
Just take a look at your great big hands
You know you can crush poor me in two
But gentle, oh so gentle are the things you do
—Nina Simone
10.03.2011
10.01.2011
solitude
HAD THE DAY TO MYSELF, the boys went to the Brewers game.
Made these pretties, then took a nap with the cat.
Made these pretties, then took a nap with the cat.
9.27.2011
9.02.2011
in detail
CLOSEUPS (sans frames) from my recent collage series.
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| Boy |
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| Chickadees |
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| Deer |
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| Elephant |
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| Hide and Seek |
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| Woman |
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| Gwen Elizabeth |
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