Tag Archives: studio life

Try before you buy! Product review of the Alvin Synchro-Tilt stool

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Admin

The Alvin Synchro-Tilt stool is ergonomic studio seating, but it may not solve your individual orthopedic issues. It certainly didn’t help mine! Continue reading →

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On my drawing table: Horned melon and sunflowers

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Admin

I’m working on the horned melon/kiwano piece again. The cut fruit finally mildewed and spoiled, so I am using photos taken earlier as reference points.

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Con brio: Sketching sunflowers

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Admin

Sunflowers must be the archetypal flower for the month of July. Have you ever observed a field full of the giant blossom heads turning sunward through the course of a day? Cloudy days in a sunflower field are very sad. … Continue reading →

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Current project: Photographing my botanical portfolio

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Admin

Photographing my artwork, with a little help from the Wrenaissance Man. Continue reading →

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My workspace: Bookshelves

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Admin

I’m a bookworm. Always have been. Even though I make annual giveaway trips to the local library with sacks of books, the collection grows continuously, to my chagrin. When we got back from our recent 6-year stint abroad last year, … Continue reading →

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