Why Do We Fall?

 "Why do we fall? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up."

Transition can sometimes feel like falling...the end of October and most of my November had plenty of transition (falling), so much that I had to look to the super hero gods for support....even though Batman is..well...Batman...my super hero god is...of course...Tank Girl....

"Every now and then something comes along to upset our apple cart, but I find that if you kick a problem HARD ENOUGH in the balls, eventually it will cave and crumble."

Oh this is gonna be a feisty one...I can already tell...

Like all epic battles that take place in LaLaLand, this one was filled with hot buff men wearing dresses with long hair and really, really bad acting...oh wait, Troy is on...wow, that takes epic to a whole new level, of something...there was a battle til I realized that was the fever and codeine talking, welcome back to the city...filled with a lot of peeps and their germs...I spend a few days in a Thompson-est induced reality (of sorts)...while in this state I realized that my transition to LA was going pretty damn well....actually kind of kickass....

So after I rid myself of the evil clutches of the dark enemy Strep (thanks to my bros homemade potato soup) I paid my LaLaLand hazing dues of parking tickets and car towings. And in an instant I crossed the line of commitment from dreaming to doing (referring to the mtbing commitment not the Peter Pan killing type) and I am now part of this crazy, sun-kissed, car bearing fellowship of Angelenos!!!

Angelenos celebrating Cinco De Mayo...we Angelenos really get into the festivities!!!

 

Here ya go LaLaLand...this ones for you!!!

 

On the studio front....well I was super excited to find out that I am a part of this kickass online exhibit "Buckle Up: Belt Buckles Beyond Function"...created by Erika Uzmann...I am a big fan of belt buckles and it was great to see what others came up with...makes me wanna push my designs further...thanks Erika for provoking some creativity and showing some radness!!!!

http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/buckle-up-belt-buckles-beyond-function

Looks like I haven't scared them away at Art Jewelry Magazine cause I've been approved to write a few more "How to" articles...guess you can't get away from me, can ya!?!?!  A big thank you to the killer team at Art Jewelry Magazine, they are constantly coming up with new and innovative ideas for their publication...nice to see them spreading the love of  techniques, knowledge and community!!!

Check out this online exhibition of Non Traditional Materials...make sure you look at all the artists, my friend Jennifer Merchant has her layered acrylic jewelry featured as well...kickass Jen!!!!

http://cs.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/art/bonus/m/nontraditional-materials/98154.aspx

Like I said before, I'm feeling a little feisty but it's also the holiday season, so here is a video that, well, makes me smile...I know it's not Columbus Day but I still think it's fitting for friends, feasts and feistyness all around...Thanks Adam, you are the best!!!

 

  Photo Opp Time

 

Perch, rooftop restaurant downtown LA...super rad views, killer food and breathtaking jazz...hellz yeah... 

Sunrise out my window

Adventure Dog!!!

 

Jilly and Aaron rocking out...

 

India digging Coming to America...

Making Hinges...

Sketching...

Oh since we seem to be on a holiday kick...here's one for May the 4th....

  

Things to come....headed home for Christmas, Lincolnites I expect ya to be ready for drinks, biking/skiing and lots of DISH!!!! In January I will take part in the Lux Jewelry Show (sorry I won't be in Lincoln but my jewelry will)...and I'm sure much much more....Everyone have an awesome Thanksgiving and enjoy stuffing your face, know I will....