AK100

I watched Yojimbo last night.  I've already got The Seven Samurai, RAN, Roshomon on the way - I feel compelled to see them again  - I'm actually thinking of purchasing the AK100...

2010 happens to mark the Centennial of the birth of Akira Kurosowa. Thought (and I believe) the greatest director that has ever lived, The "Emperor" of Japan.

Kurosawa's centennial is being celebrated in part by the release of a DVD set OF 25 the AK 100 - a few of which have not yet been released.

More on Kurosawa
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get his movies on the Netflix list!

Dante & the Pig's daily ride to the parkside

the kids. livin' the life...

the Lettuce Farmer

Turns out I'm a decent lettuce farmer? 

the gopher has managed to breach the walls of one of my lettuce fortresses, the bastard.

Alameda Flea Market

Alameda Flea Market

Packed with people

HOT as hell

total over stim

moms with the Hummer-strollers

(is it me or have strollers all look like transformers?)

Greasy FOOD

diet coke

deals galore

...remember those grape sculpture center pieces your mom had- the big giant resin ball grapes?  they got those!

SUPER Fu UH un!

Took home a couple gems!   

Jason Dunn & Hue Yang

Yesterday, I went to Jason Dunn and Hue Yang's OPEN STUDIO.  Jason and Hue have a great live work space in the Jingletown area of Oakland.  I am happy I had a chance to introduce myself to Hue.  I've been a big fan of her work and have been reading her blog for some time.  Her work is great and she's so darn sweet! 

These guys are a cute little duo, couple of sweethearts really, and they have created a wonderful space!  Jason an amazingly talented potter - doing beautifully thrown altered sculptural forms both wood fire and porcelain work (sorry, my picture of his studio space and work is so blurry I didn't post it) Hue's work is so approachable, friendly and fun, with a great feel in your hand. 

I'm amazed at Hue's tiny little but clearly efficient work space - Jesse Lue has a blog feature on Hue - you can read more about her and her workspace HERE  

I noticed a flower brick form she is working on that really caught my eye! 

We love the flower brick form.

About the work: I nabbed two of Jason's cups and three of Hue's, and I wanted more; it was like being in a candy shop! 

 "my teeth look like a tooth brush" ...the whale says.  Come on, it's irresistible...

Jason and Hue

OPEN STUDIOS Weekend 2

June 12 & 13.

HERE for more information

you should go.

Morgan Maassen

Morgan Maassen Photography

MM's flickr
Bogus Blog
Bogus Media


this kid, he's 19, is the real deal...insane talent!   love the vision and obvious skills.

Michelle Summers

Michelle Summers' work is easy to obsess over.  The line quality and color is amazing!
I never tire of staring at her work. 

full-on with the mason stain!   

More on Michelle
here
here

National Donut Day

Hey, it's National Donut Day, ladies and gentleman!

treat yourselves to a donut and some coffee, or even better, buy a painting of a donut here

R U Happy?

here

mostly done

black mountain sculpture.  

with a nod to Rae  - this is the 'place' I like best - the just done, and green place.  There is the feeling of arrival and rest at this stage - I like it best. I like the color and the feel too.  It's a pause in the process where ideas have been realized.  Maybe that's it?

then it's fired and it's another thing altogether...

Niki writes about art, destiny, obsession and Gaudi

Niki with Jasper Johns

Niki was a truly facinating creature as her life and work can well attest!!

that HAT!  The fabulous red velvety turbanado hat!!!  LOVE it.  Love her!

article on Niki

The Tarot Garden website

Niki - wikipedia

Screen printing 101

I started a basic screen printing class last night at Root Division  Gallery Space.

First night; introductions, syllabus, supply list (we love supply lists!)

listen a lot, notes, notes, notes.  Walk through and do prep screen.  

make first screen image cut out on black construction paper (sperm whale)

...get your ideas on and plot your course!!

SUPER DUPER FUN!

the great Maman

I had a three minute conversation with this guy once....I liked him.