"Design is as much an act of spacing as an act of marking." -- Ellen Lupton, designer and educator After the Introduction to Design, the second tutorial of the Graphic Design Basic Element Series covers Basic Design Descriptions and Shapes. What’s My Line? “The essence of drawing is the line exploring space.” — Andy Goldsworthy The line is a starting Continue Reading
Caulk A Doodle Do, Three
"Basic research is what I am doing when I don’t know what I am doing." - Werhner von Braun, German Rocket Scientist It’s time to document another attempt at a Caulk-A-Doodle Do painting experiment. A friend coined the name after seeing the two previous caulking projects using the medium for art. The earlier paintings revealed some splendid Continue Reading
Deck Remodel: How to Modernize an Old Wooden Deck
“The ultimate luxury is being able to relax and enjoy your home.” — Jeff Lincoln Old wooden decks require continuous maintenance. Winter weather conditions can quickly age an all-wood deck prematurely. Each spring homeowner’s tasks include maintenance, such as power washing all decks and outdoor stairs to remove the build-up of dirt and slippery, ugly Continue Reading
Traveling The Scenic North Cascades Highway
“Sometimes you just need to change your altitude.” — Unknown In our last photography post, we traveled from Oso to Rockport, WA. This exploration continues from Rockport on Highway 530 onto the North Cascades Highway 20 and over one of Washington state's most beautiful and dramatic mountain passes. Google Maps calculates the drive as almost two Continue Reading