Day 1507: Just when you thought it might be a blah day ...

"Buffy", collage, photo & digital

Just when you thought it might be a blah day ...

you open the mail box to find ...

a postcard from artist/friend Connie!

by Connie (the circles are actually gold foil but scanned dark ;op)

And, an envelope from Muse artist, Cindy ... 

that contained her artwork ...

by Cindy

and goodies ...

from Cindy

and more ...

from Cindy

And, a third treat ...

Former student Kathy e-mailed me recently,

making my day by saying that she checked this blog daily.

Oh my heart, that's the best compliment!

Kathy & Keith thought I might enjoy 

Buffy St. Marie's mixed media work?

 So, inside a DVD ...

from Kathy & Keith

Buffy was a big part of my college days & I still admire her.

I just watched & thoroughly enjoyed her story ...

a powerful, creative influential woman.

You might too.

A huge thank you to  ...

Connie, Cindy, Kathy & Keith!

♥♥♥♥

A smile for Saturday ...

Save every tree as if it were the last. 

Day 1295: A workout, a dvd, a new book and homework ...

Faith, graphite & acrylic on journal page

Some days are like this.

After a hard workout, 

 I picked up Demura Sensei's newly released dvd ...

You can see a brief (1 min.) trailer here,

or the full (4 min.) trailer here. 

 

 

 

And, I am 1/3 into my new book. 

I like it a lot, so I am pacing myself.

Do you do that? 

And I am behind in my online class ... Grit and Grace

beautifully taught by artist, Katie Kendrick,

but I am really enjoying the process.

non-dominant hand drawing

taped Trader Joe's bag

We are working with graphite, gesso & collage.

Years ago when I was trying to juggle

too many tasks, my Dad would say ...

"maybe you could tie a broom around your waist, 

so you could sweep up at the same time."

I think if he were here, he'd be saying that.

84 degrees, Santa Ana, CA

Throwback Thursday ...

LAX 1983

A smile for Thursday ...

Day 1281: When Demura Sensei asks, we say "hai"!

Bike, a junk mail collage postcard

I had an e-mail from Demura Sensei 

waiting for me this morning.

 

"Hi Jacki. 

Can you put ad for real Miyagi DVD for sale cost $20 each. 

I have at dojo. Next week. FD"

gaman

I responded:

Yes, of course Sensei, I would be happy to.  

What size poster would you like me to make?

You need it now or by Monday?

I normally go to day class Wednesday, 

but since I played "hooky" Tuesday (see here) and 

accomplished nothing on that big to-do list, 

I knew I had to work today.

. . .

But, I started thinking about Demura Sensei's movie.

If you want to see the film trailer, click here.

(I am in the role of blubbering female.)

After many premiers and film festivals, 

the movie is now finally available on DVD.

I know WonderWoman and I want one.

And so I started work on a poster for the dojo.

. . .

Gathering up my limited resources,

this is what I came up with.

Haven't heard back yet if it's okay.

Hope so, he's my only client who gives push-ups!

. . .

Just got an e-mail reply:

"Thank you. Jackie. 

I'll make poster to hung on dojo.  FD"

Phew!

For FB Throwback Thursday ...

1983 Demura Sensei's Costa Mesa Dojo team to USA Nationals in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Nanette Taylor (12), Kekai Oliver (11), Debbie Lair (15), Erin Long (10), Steve Sidawi (16) 

Erick Kand (16), Kaiana Oliver (11).

A smile for Thursday ...

Jean Claude Van damme & Chuck Norris