I mean moving magazines! Some to a new holding area, some out the door. In between the tricks, the treats, the turkeys, the collection tweaks the battle of the studio clean up, continues. I look forward to the reveal, hopefully before the end of this year.
You've Gotta' Love Lucy
How did I let things pile up to this degree? Today, I tackle the catalog build up! This close to Christmas they are coming in faster than I can carry them out. Yikes!
When I saw this old book for sale and in pristine condition, I could not resist purchasing it. Upon receiving the book, I was finally, able to see what I had been missing on pages 78/79 in my dad’s well loved copy, that had been torn out. This is one of the books that I grew up with, looking at the pictures mostly, and I was probably the one responsible for the torn pages. “Favorite Tales” is a favorite book (sentimental) in my collection of antique and vintage children’s books.
Today I’m off to my first regional SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators) conference. I can’t wait to see, hear and learn more about Children’s books and all of the aspects that will be covered there. Plus, for added fun, there will be an illustrator workshop and portfolio review with Deborah Zempke!
Time to trade in tricks and treats for the turkeys!
And start thinking about those pumpkin pies, eh?
Does anyone remember the construction paper turkeys we made in school by tracing our hand? I think I may still have one around here, somewhere.
Wow, ever since the blog break I took in June, I’ve struggled to get back to faithfully posting. It has been an unusually busy summer and not over yet. The one thing that’s become clear to me, is that time remains a most difficult element to manage at this point of my life.
So, the long over due Tuesday treasure I’m sharing today is, no matter how busy things get, making time for our tiny treasures, like SLEEPOVERS in the “nursery rhyme room” at gram’s, is of the utmost importance.
Treasured Tuesday’s – Last week I attempted to straighten up some of the messy piles around the studio. One major issue, the many books and vintage “Art News” magazines retrieved from my dad’s work space last summer. Finally, the many volumes spanning from 1952 – 1962, are unpacked, organized and safely stored in my large, school salvaged, book case.
Cover – Donna Canonici da Ferrara, 1477 of the portrait-pair by Frcesco Cossa. The inscriptions read: UT SIT NOSTRA FORMA SUPERSTSES (In order that our image may survive.)
These issues are most likely rich in art history and imagery, however, I’m not sure whats to be done with them. For now, they will remain a part of my studio stuff as they were in my dad’s.
Does anyone remember when the postage to mail a letter was 29¢?
Also – last day to get in on this “giveaway in the garden” offered from Spun By Me
