Crocheted art on a large wall along Grove Street.
Ships and Shapes
When I'm out and about on my walks, my eye generally catches the natural, organic beauty of the Bay. Today however, as I was watching the America's Cup boats racing around the Marina, I began to notice the more geometric, nautical shapes and colors around me.
Press Pause
You know you are obsessed with pattern when you can't help but notice the curtains or wallpaper in the background in a scene on TV. While normal people are watching the characters, I'm peeking around the room on Downton Abbey and noticing the sofa or a collar on Lady Mary's jacket. Sometimes I'm so taken with something I have to pause the show to yes, take a picture of the screen.
Sea Ranch
My friends invited me up to their amazing getaway up the coast in The Sea Ranch this weekend. Spent some time at the tide pools, the beach, the forest—all in the misty fog. Breathed in lots of fresh air and ended each day with great food and a dip in the hot tub. What a way to unwind! It was heavenly!
Collecting driftwood
Sea Ranch findings
Diebenkorn Rules
I spent the afternoon at the de Young Museum, totally enthralled by the Diebenkorn exhibit. He has always been a favorite of mine, and when I walked in and was surrounded by his work I felt a total rush and I think I even cried a little. It was so exciting to see his artwork up close as well as from a distance—so very inspiring and a must see!
I was also really struck by his notes to himself on beginning a painting:
- Attempt what is not certain. Certainty may or may not come later. It may then be a valuable delusion.
- The pretty, initial position, which falls short of completeness, is not to be valued—except as a stimulus for further moves.
- Do search. But in order to find other that what is searched for.
- Use and respond to the initial fresh qualities, but consider them absolutely expendable.
- Don't "discover" a subject—of any kind.
- Somehow don't be bored—but if you must, use it in action. Use its destructive potential.
- Mistakes can't be erased, but they move you from your present position.
- Keep thinking about Pollyanna.
- Tolerate chaos.
- Be careful only in a perverse way.
—Richard Diebenkorn
Untitled (Yellow Collage) 1966 Richard Diebenkorn
Cityscape #1, 1963 Richard Diebenkorn
Tree Silhouettes
Looking at the shapes of things against the sky.
Golden Gate Park
I had such an urge to be in nature for a little inspiration, and I really didn't need to go very far. Just a quick walk around the Chain of Lakes and look at all the beauty I encountered.
Featured Artist on Pattern Observer
I was chosen as the featured artist on Pattern Observer this month. So exciting! Click here to check out the July 1 post.
Crissy Field
Even on the foggiest, most grey of days, there is lush greenery all around. This is truly summer in San Francisco!
Summer Solstice
Another beautiful day in the Bay Area. These colors made me smile.
Knock knock
Weekend in Portland
My friend Margaret and I had a little getaway to Portland a week ago. I loved the industrial vibe juxtaposing with insane greenery everywhere.
Hay Fever
Despite all the crazy allergy attacks I've had lately, I'm excited to see all the pretty blooms around town. More inspiration!
Brunch in the Haight
As seen on the street. Loved the look of this distressed mural.
Ornamental SF
I walk through Nob Hill on my way to work every morning and have recently been struck by the amazing detail on some of the older buildings in the neighborhood. One usually thinks of Victorian homes when mentioning San Francisco, but there is so much more!
Pastel City
It's that time of year...pink bunnies and yellow peeps. This city lends itself well to the colors of the season. Happy Easter!
Fruit Stand
I took these photos at a farmer's market in Turkey not only because the fruit looks so delicious, but because the colors are so vibrant! Don't these make you feel healthy just looking at them! Nom nom.
L.O.V.E.
Had a fantastic day touring around town with my cousin and her daughters today. we had to stop and make our own shadow message. Do you feel it?
Saturday in the Mission
I spent the day wandering around the Mission with friends and I barely recognized it. So many new restaurants and shops, not to mention a new slew of ultra hip people. I guess I need to get out of the house more often so I can keep up! Although things have changed so much over the last few years, the walls and streets are still bursting with color—same as ever!
Happy Sparkly New Year
I went to the Chinese New Year parade for the first time in 10 years last night. I was especially inclined to go because it wasn't pouring rain as it is most years. With an almost full moon out and a clear starry sky, there were lots of glittery moments. Such a fun night out with friends in the city I love.
