Cats in Clothes

It seems that everyone has seen this but me.
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I've known that dogs can wear clothes, but not cats. Cats are too dignified for clothes, aren't they?
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We had been talking about absurdly intricate doll clothing. My friend said, "Yes. There's this person who makes the same type of absurdly intricate clothing for cats." I said, "Real cats?" She said, "Yes. Real cats." I said, "No way."
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Here are the links she sent me. For an article on the "crazy cat clothing person" and to read for yourself how God told her to make the clothes, visit: http://www.viceland.com/int/v15n4/htdocs/puss-in-boots.php
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For her actual site in Japan, visit: http://www.petoffice.co.jp/catprin/english/

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Cats should be naked, don't you think?

Koitsukihime

You can find Japanese doll artist Koitsukime here: http://koitsukihime.jp/page/work.html and here: http://koitsukihime.jp/
Koitsukihime's work is ball jointed bisque.
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If you don't have a translation program, the site can be a little confusing. While it may seem that I've given you redundant links, I found the first point easier to navigate from, while the second is more annoying and slow to load but has more photos of the work. Poke around if you have time and you'll at least see some nice Japanese dollie cover art.
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I'm actually making the note in the blog here for A.D. because this is the artist we were discussing who has more than one book out that I'd like to purchase and whose name I can simply never spell.
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There's nothing like going into a Manhattan Japanese bookstore and discovering that there are thousands of Japanese whose names start with the letter 'K'.

Tiffany and Charlotte

Comic book issue number one of Tiffany and Charlotte drawn by west coast graphic artist J.L. Anderson is available now.
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I love my manga producing anime genre friends. People all too often say, "Cathy, what is it with you and these comic book people? Your work isn't comicbooky at all. People will stop liking your work if you decide to change it, you know." Don't worry; my style or lack thereof is not going to change. And all of you out there have to stop saying comic book like it's a bad thing.
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Heart's long blue hair and Heart's deep blue eyes were selected by J.L. . When you see the photos of the new Asian girl you will know that J.L. 's taste is very good indeed.
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Enjoy the new book. You can find it here: http://www.antarctic-press.com/html/version_01/viewitem.php?id=5141&bk=

Humpty Dumpty

That's what I've been working on.

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I've been spending hours and hours on a ball jointed version of Humpty Dumpty using Japanese clay. I'm almost done.

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Richard said that he would photograph him when I'm finished.

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Since the little guy had that wall problem, I keep him in the oven so that the cat doesn't hockey puck him off the kitchen table.

Foolsgold

Teesha recommended this book. I am ever so glad she did.
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I think that anyone with an artistic bent would thoroughly enjoy it. It's this book that explains how to make artistic soup for your dinner.
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When you're looking for something wonderful to read this summer, reach for this book.
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Many of us keep in touch with each other and communicate through our blogs. We not only write them, we read them. You can find Teesha's here: http://www.teeshascircus.blogspot.com/ .

Plein Air Painting

Although, perhaps best known around town for his beloved depictions of Great Cow Harbor, Ward Hooper is a multi-talented artistic icon.

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I've chosen to show you one of his old Victorians because they are so prevalent in our neighborhood and because I love them even more than the harbor scenes. When I look at them, I can dream of reading on the porches or rustling around in the attic. I love them.

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You probably aren't aware of it, but you most likely have some of Ward's work in your own house. It was Ward who redesigned the Aunt Jemima packaging, giving Aunt Jemima his wife's smile. It was Ward who designed the Saks Fifth Avenue logo; it's probably in your closet on a shopping bag. Andy Warhol might have pushed the Brillo box past the point of renown, but it was Ward Hooper who designed the Brillo box to begin with.

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When Ward called to invite me to Great Cow Harbor's second annual Plein Air Painting Event I said, "Of course I'll go! I would never miss an opportunity to see you paint!" The Plein Air Event is being held tomorrow also. It turns Great Cow Harbor into an artist's mecca for a weekend; artists are stationed everywhere, happily painting away.

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The event is organized by the Northport Arts Coalition. The paintings will be available for purchase through silent auction at the LaMantia Gallery in downtown Great Cow Harbor on this Sunday afternoon.

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You can find Ward Hooper here: www.wardhooper.net ; do not confuse him with an Idaho artist with the same name.

The Libertine

Lewd, lascivious, lovely.
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The younger generation relishes all things Johnny Depp. This movie is not for children.
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The year is 1675. John Wilmot the Earl of Rochester, when not in the company of his pal King Charles, is busy with wine and wenches. And, oft times, both at once and the more the merrier.
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The film had enough hair, coaches, and poetry to keep me thoroughly amused; I loved it. But then, as my friends would say, I would.