Huh? Who? What? Where? Always searching for some interesting new place to go, restaurant to eat at or show to see… I discovered this little gem in North Park, San Diego last Saturday on the way to an art opening. The food was wonderful, moderately priced and our Estonian waiter made this a place worth seeking out! The interior walls are all covered in hand writing and messages of all languages. In the center is a piano that a young patron was attempting to play and a large party was seated behind us… adding to the ambiance and fun. My girlfriend and I snapped pictures all through the meal. Here are just a few of my photos.

Smaller scale collage lends itself well to collaboration.  During a zine workshop (a zine is a self-published, underground mini-magazine) an assortment of artists and creative types gather around one large table, sharing in the creative experience.  A particular kind of energy occurs in the process. The experience nurtures synergy and courage. And it’s really fun! We hope to inspire you to come to one of our Zine classes. After 1 you’ll be hooked!

The circle is a perfect form. Circle motifs appear in much of my work, and here in my collages.  These abstract compositions build dramatic tension with rich colors and contrasting shapes producing visual depth, texture, shape, color— through the use of overlay and attention to form. If you ask me there is nothing as fun as the process of collage!

We are so excited that our web site and blog are up. We look forward to bringing you lots of fun ideas. If you know anyone crafty, or anyone who would like to be crafty, someone who is interested in up-cycling and re-purposing, turning the the throw-away into the useful, send them our way. If you would like us to post one of your ideas please email us with instructions and photos… and we will be having the occasional contest of bright ideas as well. Welcome and thanks for dropping by!

Until then, happy crafting and up-cycling and drop by for a visit from time to time…