Thesis update…the writing continues!! Months have gone by, winter is turning into spring, and I’m still writing every day. Fortunately, the sun is shining through the windows and I’m quickly approaching the home stretch! Special thanks to my friends and family who have been patient and supportive…summer is just around the corner and I have a feeling its going to be wonderful :)
People always say it, but the older I get, the more true it becomes: Time goes by incredibly fast.
Four years ago today, I began Startmeup. It began as a result of my annual new years resolution making in which I select one word to be my focus for the entire year. For 2008 my word was START and my goal was to spend the year focusing on things/ideas/projects/friendships/good habits to start. I decided 2008 was going to be a year to create positive action-based resolutions, instead of compile a laundry list of vices to quit.
Four years later, I’ve learned that through starting positive initiatives in areas of your life often causes those other less desirable things to become obsolete as result. (Example: START running- you may just decide to quit smoking after a few weeks, START cooking more meals at home- may result in spending less money.) STARTMEUP has continued to be a place to collect, document, and note some of those positive things that inspire, motivate, and drive me. It has also shown me that it is possible to start something, and if you enjoy doing it, years can go by without even noticing that you are still working on it.
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If you went to art school or studied some form of art in undergrad, I am seeking your brilliant insight and feedback! I am currently working on my Master’s thesis, which includes doing a study of the undergraduate art school educational experience: the good, the bad and the ugly.
In order to best capture solid data about what art school alumni really think about their art education I have compiled a short survey. The survey should only take you approx. 5 minutes to complete and your answers will be so helpful to the research!
TAKE SURVEY HERE!: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8YVVPRD
ADDED BONUS! If you complete the entire survey (please finish!) you have a chance to win a $100 gift-card to Amazon.com! (Who doesn’t love free money to get stuff)
I need as many people as possible to participate. So PLEASE REBLOG THIS POST!
Thank you so much for your help and constant inspiration!
xo: startmeup
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I love the whimsy and humor of this London based guerrilla gardener who calls himself The Pothole Gardener. The images above are from a pothole garden inspired by the Royal Wedding. Check out more here.
My friend, the talented Veng, is having a show in LA next month. If you are in the area, I recommend stopping by!
Opens Saturday Feb. 11th, 2012
1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice CA 90291
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Swoon piece sighting this morning in Ft.Green Brooklyn.
Photo by Tim Mantoani
Last night I had the great privilege of meeting the artist, fimmaker, and photographer William Wegman. He is a kind and humble man and I have a new appreciation for the beautiful and witty work he has created in partnership with his dogs whom he considers artistic collaborators.
If you haven’t looked at Wegman’s work in a while, here are a few to enjoy:
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Enjoying my first school-free weekend in five weeks! Spent the beautiful day at the park digging into some great thesis research courtesy of Sir Ken Robinson’s “Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative.” Thankful to have a few days to recharge and get reinspired.