I’m sure you’re familiar with this sentiment, and maybe even with this poster by Fred Babb…
which pretty much sums up the time that I have spent NOT working on this blog in the past few days, as well my excuse for what will probably amount to very spotty blog posting in the next couple of weeks.
I have a crapton of work to do for my public art piece for Treefort which needs to be done by the first week in March and I am simultaneously selecting, arranging, and hanging the TVAA exhibition “Metamorphosis” opening at the offices of Boise State Public Radio on March 7th. Plus I have a little project called “See Spot Walk” which needs my attention. Just sayin’.
So to inspire you to go to YOUR studio and make stuff in the hope that time will fly by for all of us, here are some photos from the studio of Marilyn Frazier.
We had Art Friday at her home last week and Marilyn let me take some pictures to share with you…
These are some papers which have been painted and stenciled and which will be used as book covers or on boxes.
You can always find a sharpened pencil in Marilyn’s studio!
Each of these books is handmade by Marilyn. She paints the papers, and sews the bindings choosing the beads the way you would decide which necklace best complimented your dress.
Lots of little boxes, some covered with painted papers.
Work in progress.
The view from Marilyn’s studio out to her garden and the chicken and duck run. The very happy chickens’ and ducks’ run. Marilyn is a vegetarian.
More beautiful books completely handmade by Marilyn.
Just in case you were wondering what you should make once you get to your studio.
My plan is to continue dervishing (I just decided to make that the adjective, whirling is so tired) away in MY studio and I will blog visual updates as I’m able.
Meanwhile I’m trying to convince Lula to take over the blog for me — just until I can get through the next few weeks.
Does she look convinced?
Well, we’ll see you when we see you!
