The evolution of a BIG ice jelly from my "sketchbook." This one's on lexan. I'm still figuring out just how I want to work with the material. It's still all play.

And here's two new River Scrolls: Fall three and two. The Fall Scrolls are coming slow but steady.

I could use a little inspiration. You?

"You are Brilliant, and the Earth is Hiring. The earth couldn’t afford to send recruiters or limos to your school. It sent you rain, sunsets, ripe cherries, night blooming jasmine, and that unbelievably cute person you are dating. Take the hint. And here’s the deal: Forget that this task of planet-saving is not possible in the time required. Don’t be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see ifit was impossible only after you are done."

Read the rest of the commencement address by Paul Hawken to the Class of 2009, University of Portland, May 3, 2009

Reading about Anna Maria Maiolino's life and work in Art Review


Her show at Camden Arts Centre entitled Continuous


Her work with the earth, clay






This quote: "Following the artistic path using the knowledge of my hands was what helped me to achieve what I have always wanted: to understand the world."