#etch a sketch
When building a 3D printer, make sure you don’t invite me round… Unless you just wanted a high tech etch a sketch.
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I went crazy today deckin’ the heck outta my new little cubby hole house display with some of my favorite knickknacks :)
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Today’s theme for etchtober is divided, which I thought was an oddly prefect fit for how I’ve felt today. On one hand I am sublimely happy - I am pursuing my dreams. I have fulfilling relationships with my friends, family and boyfriend. In so many ways I really couldn’t ask for more. I am happy, and thankful. But there’s another side of the coin.
Today I was on Facebook, looking through memories of previous posts I made on this day. I read a post I made a few years ago, wishing my dad a happy birthday.
I forgot it was my dad’s birthday today - for the first time ever. He died almost 17 years ago, and I’ve remembered his birthday every October 2nd since then. But this year, who knows - life happened, and I forgot. It took Facebook to remind me. I felt like my dad died a little more the moment I realized it. In so many ways it feels like his death was just yesterday, but the reality is that he has not been in my life for more than 2/3 of it.
So I feel divided. I am happy, I am living the life I have worked so hard to make for myself, and I am so fortunate that my dreams are coming true. But my dad never got to see it. I am sure he would be happy for me, I am sure he would be proud. I wish I could have shown him. There’s no right way to grieve the loss of someone, and I’ve found it true for me that time has dulled the pain. Time helps to distract, and it helps to forget.
My dad was born on October 2, 1947. He would have been 70 today. Today, I made this art for him. Happy birthday dad.
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Today would be the 91st birthday of André Cassaagnes, the inventor of the Etch A Sketch. André passed away in 2013. He was also a well-known kitemaker. I owe so much to this man who understood the value of play. My career is thanks to him, but it’s so much more than that. His toy inspired me to create in my youth, and helped me to become the artist that I am today. May he rest in peace
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Yay Game of Thrones season 7 woohoo! Here’s a time lapse of Jon Snow.
This was a special collaboration with Bob Ross Inc - I can’t *believe* I had the chance to create an officially licensed portrait! You can watch a time-lapse video of it being created here.
Neat fact: The original Etch A Sketch has been made permanent and is being given away! There are only 2 more days for your chance to nab it - check out this link for deets :)
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My Etch A Sketch of Gustave Caillebotte’s Paris Street; Rainy day is finally DONE!
It took 9 sessions and 12 hours to finish etching this behemoth from life at the Art Institute of Chicago. My first session with this painting was in July of 2016, so it literally took me over 2 years to complete.
Between the 4th and 5th sittings, I took over a year off. For that year, this half-complete rendition sat on my dresser collecting dust….gently reminding me of my work to be finished. It feels really good to be done. The original has sold, but I am selling limited edition prints on etsy!
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When I have the chance, I decorate envelopes I send out for sticker orders! Though this account is focused on my Etch A Sketch art, I use little outlets like this to exercise my illustration degree a little.
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