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So I wanted to make my 4 inch by 4 inch (10 cm by 10 cm) chunky page for alteredmommy’s collaboration, the Book of Hope 2009, but I wanted to figure out how to symbolize hope without being... well, twee. You need some contrast for meaning, some darkness with a hint of light. Last year I went for hope as strength with the phoenix rising from the ( Read more... )

Altered_mommy in Alberta has posted the completed 'chunky page' collaboration here. Initially she proposed to auction it off to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society, but she thought that the end product would be more apt as inspiration for a cancer survivor. I'm pleased to be a part of this collaboration.

What do you do with leftover block printed harpy faces on *shudder* incredibly expensive Brazilian marbled paper? Make more harpies! I'm saving this one for the 'creative life swap'.

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Okay, so this 'Creative Life' series is currently the only aspect of my life wherein I am on the ball. It's important to have realistic goals. ;) So I haven't got figured out where my career/family/personal life are going, nor have I tested the gravimeter, solved the winch 'crisis' nor figured how to ship a tonne of equipment to an as-of-yet- ( Read more... )

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So this Creative Life thing is getting challenging! How can I represent my creative life 20 ways ( Read more... )