Personal lettering, professional thought leadership, community resources
When one of my residents from my college RA days contacted me that she wanted to commission me for a canvas, I was so excited to see what it was for. She's having a baby gal this month and wanted this powerful quote to hang above the crib.
Sketch and full size draft.
Finished canvas. 24"x48"
The back.
The Denver, CO nursery came together beautifully, with hand painted mountains by The Color Lab. I'd be happy to have that room, and I'm sure their baby gal will be too.
I understand the problems of a JD Salinger quote during Women's History Month, but I love this one. Women do hold the universe together.
This quote is paraphrased Goethe. But it reminds me to be my best self, even when the clock isn't running.
One way that I can use my talents for the resistance - writing. Handwritten notes have been going out to all my representatives to let them know my priorities, and now im adding in thank you notes to those doing right by their fellow citizens. Inspired by an activist friend who posted she was thanking Judge Donnelly for her emergency stay against the executive order. And then she said, "The resistance WILL be thanked via snail mail", which is absolutely perfect. I'm in.
Yesterday was certainly the most inspiring day I've experienced since the November election. Seeing everyone in DC (both at the Women's March and then around town after it) and reports of everyone in other cities filled me with awe. Women are a force. We are the resistance. And this is the beginning.
We marched with good friends from DC and the Moms Demand Action group.
And this little lady made heart cards to pass out to marchers to spread love to them (her own idea, facilitated by her awesome activist mother). It was a joy to represent with such a great group.
So many great and pointed signs throughout the day.
Janelle Monae had one of the most moving speeches, partially due to her call for audience participation, while highlighting the mothers who have had children killed at the hands of the police.
I can only hope all the attendees feel inspired to continue the resistance.
Headed to DC to march in the Women's March. Still in disbelief we are swearing in a president who communicates almost solely through 140 character inflammatory declarations. May he learn more restraint while in office.
#resist
After some deliberation, I've chosen another word for the year, instead of a resolution. A word to keep in the forefront of my mind as I make decisions (long term and mundane), and as I frame my hopes and goals. 2017's word is Resistance.
At first I was afraid the word was too negative, a connotation of unfavorable pessimism. But in my narrative, resistance is survival in adversity, standing up for what is right, which isn't always popular. Resistance is anti-populism. It is personal. Resistance is rebellion, is action, is even joy.
It may be cliche, but General Organa has inspired me (on screen and off), to continue the fight. Resistance is hope.
2016 has been a hard one, full of questions, and a variety of emotions. Very much looking forward to seeing if 2017 has any answers.
Didn't bring all my supplies to the holidays, but did bring my iPad. Remade this one from a few years ago in digital color.
If this is December, I'm dreading January.
But, loving this remake of 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'.
It's no secret that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, but I do love Christmas decorations and their sentiment. They have endless permutations of traditional and modern, handcrafted and mass produced. Decorating for the season is a source of delight, and also a bit of a problem to be solved, as I rationalize the additions to my minimal aesthetic and weigh kid-friendly versus heirloom.
And so it is an eclectic mix up at our house this year, and colorful lights on the front porch, welcoming you in.
An identical Santa always graced my grandmother's mantle this time of year, and so I'm happy to display this gift from my aunt, and think of them both.
The front window.
Inclusivity is key.
