New Artwork and and Update
Structures #97 (In Progress) ©2008
Some updates:
Art
I started a new textile painting (see above). Not very far along yet but I’m loving the funky greens. I’m just blocking in the background shapes and much will change before I start adding some thin lines that define my fence motif.
I find myself wanting to make much smaller pieces in my much smaller studio. Or maybe it’s the heat of summer. The thought of dealing with a really large quilt right now sounds too hot.
Studio Newsletter
I completed my studio newsletter and emailed it on saturday. If you think you are on the mailing list and didn’t receive it please let me know.
It took longer than I planned but I got it done. For a week I would say each morning "finish newsletter" and then evening would come and I’d find better ways to spend my time. I finally pushed myself to finish it by telling my accountability partners that I would donate $100 to a political candidate I didn’t support if I failed to email it by the end of day.
The ironic thing is the last article I finished for the newsletter was the one on motivation. Hm. If you aren’t a subscriber you can read the newsletter here: Lisa Call’s Studio Newsletter.
If you’d like to subscribe to receive my quarterly newsletter via email when it is first completed go here: Sign up for studio newsletter.
Heat
We have now had 16 days over 90 degrees here in Denver. Three more and we’ll have a new record, which I don’t think will be a challenge as the forecast is showing only 90+ as far into the future as I can count. Not the best summer to not have air conditioning.
Thanks to all of you for the concerned comments on my last post. Unfortunately my house isn’t equipped with electricity that will power an air conditioner. Only 4 circuits, nothing is grounded and if the refrigerator is on the microwave won’t work. All of this will be remedied in the remodel but for now we are jut pretending it’s 1955 (the year my house was built).
Although a few days ago I purchased a portable evaporative cooler (ie a swamp cooler) and if I load it up with lots of ice I can get my bedroom cooled down enough to sleep. I’m starting to feel human again but need a few weeks of 8 hours of sleep to starting thinking straight.
Remodel
The builder and I are working on the design for the new house. Not sure how long it will take, that will probably be determined on how many times I change my mind, but after that we have a month to wait for permits then the building can begin. Probably just in time for the cooler fall weather to arrive.
Posted by Lisa in: Being an Artist
Tagged: artwork, new home, newsletter
Schnoobie said,
July 29, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
My sympathies on the “vintage house” issues. We’re circa 1949 over here with original (cracked and rattleing) windows, non insulated lathe and plaster
walls ( will not stop peeling) and mostly original wiring too (scary!). We rennovated my garage into my studio with AC capable electric. Needless to say , I ‘ve been enjoying ICE A LOT lately!!!!! Smart thinking with the swamp cooler!! Hang in there!!
Veronica Funk said,
July 29, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
I always appreciate all of the positive motivation you have to offer. I’ve also picked up the book “I’d Rather be in the Studio” as per your previous interview and recommendation and I wondered if you find much success with internet sales or more with galleries/shows? Do you have a venue you prefer? Do you mind my asking so many questions? I also want to thank you for your blog and inspiration. (PS I used to live in a hot, humid climate and had a shower or at least wet my hair before bed each night, kept a spray bottle beside my bed for cooling “spritzes”, and a fan at the foot of my bed for the worst nights which seemed to help).
Lisa Flowers Ross said,
July 30, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
Lisa,
I did not receive this newsletter. I know I received the previous one and would still like to get them so please check that I am on the list. Thanks. I enjoy reading your blog regularly.