Archive for April, 2009

Leonard Cohen at the Long Center

Last night, David and I went to the Long Center, to watch Leonard Cohen kick off his U.S. tour in Austin on April 1st (no joke). His voice was, of course, incredible, and his energy at 75 years old, inspiring. His musicians and backup singers were also more than perfect. I’m so glad we got to see him last night, all I can say is “Hallelujah”.

garden funeral

My little garden is coming along slowly but surely. I never imagined I would crave digging in the dirt, touching new leaves, and getting so excited about new growth. It has become an incredibly rewarding hobby. But a garden also contains full cycles of life and death. A dying plant, a bird skull, and today, a little dead snake. I’m not sure how he died, I found him in an unused drip tray that had a little rainwater in it. I hope I am providing a safe environment for the rest of his family and all of his other animal friends.

Was on my laptop working the e…

Was on my laptop working the entire time on freelance while at a baseball game last night. Sad? Yes.

new portrait rosie

I’ve been drowning in work this year, and I’m sorry that my blog has been suffering as a result of this. I’ve been so busy that I kept putting off posting about this new portrait painting I’ve been working on whenever I have some free time, which is never. My friend Rosie came to visit me from San Francisco early this year and wanted me (and Red Tie Studios!) to paint a portrait of her. I got to draw her while she sat for me, and took some great photos for reference as well.

I’m having really bad drawing withdrawals recently! I need to make it happen.