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Tag Archives: Cats
Aug10
Creative Juice #101
A dozen sips of cool inspiration.
- Lovely tangles.
- Light-hearted 3D doodles.
- New murals in Phoenix.
- A reading list for traveling.
- Some suggestions for kicking your creativity into gear.
- How some people clean their sewing rooms.
- I love to go for a stroll with Nathalie. She takes such cool pictures of artistic stuff.
- I know about Mexico’s Day of the Dead; I didn’t know Japan has a similar festival.
- Iran and Iraq were like this when I was young.
- Creative genius embraces paradox.
- The story of an incredible photograph.
- Cat portraits made out of wool.
Apr20
Creative Juice #90
Imaginative creations by artistic people:
- You may never have seen some of these animals before, and there is a reason why—they’re on the brink of extinction.
- Altered cats.
- Pretty tangles.
- Venice or Shanghai?
- Traditional quilts you can make—six free patterns!
- Common phrases that have nautical origins.
- I love the work of illustrator Helen Cann. What an interesting life she’s led!
- If I’m understanding this correctly, these mylar balloons are not balloons but flat paintings.
- How graphic design shapes/reflects Canadian identity.
- Prize-winning short story. It’s not what you think.
- New directions in stained glass.
- These photographs would be beautiful if they weren’t garbage.
Jan27
Dogs Would be Better Off if They were More Like Us Cats
In response to the Daily Post prompt: inscrutable.
Why do you beg? Have you no dignity?
If the humans forget to feed you, scold.
And when they do feed you, don’t be in such a hurry to eat.
Turn up your nose. Walk away.
Come back later when no one’s around to watch.
Otherwise they think they’re doing you a favor.
And when they tell you to fetch or roll over or shake
Turn up your nose. Walk away.
Why work so hard to earn their approval?
Humans are inscrutable. Always making demands. Ignore them.
Don’t make such a big deal when they come home.
Turn up your nose. Walk away.
Why weren’t they here waiting on you?
Whose special—them or you?
You have to go out in all kinds of weather.
Why don’t you use the litter box?
Outdoors is best viewed from the windowsill.
Sep1
Creative Juice #57
Just in time for the weekend—thirteen articles to tickle your creative impulses:
- Jersey City has amazing street art.
- For the cat lovers.
- Another use for a book.
- Are you on Instagram? Then you can see this video animation made from tattoos.
- Ask Paul Gaugin what happened the night Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear.
- How to make something happen.
- A different kind of shadow art.
- Spiff up your wheelchair.
- Beautiful quilts from the Springville, UT show.
- Summer camp in watercolor here and here.
- Award-winning bird photographs.
- Cubist houses?
Aug26
The Cat’s Meow
We’re visiting Etsy today, that great online marketplace where you can find something for anyone, even the crazy cat lady in your life. Today’s focus is cat jewelry. I selected only items that I would be happy to wear. (By the way, feel free to buy me any or all.)
No feline-loving female should have to live without a cat necklace. (Click the description for more information. Click the images to see enlargements and captions.)
Stylized cat
Seated cat
Origami cat face
Stylized cat. Seated cat. Origami cat face.
Gold cat
Hanging-by-tail cat
Pick-a-stone cat
Gold cat. Hanging-by-tail cat. Pick-a-stone cat.
Folded cat
Teeny cat
Art cat
Folded cat. Teeny cat. Art cat.
Stretching cat
Hanging-by-paws cat
Sleeping cat
2D cat
Stretching cat. Hanging-by-paws cat. Sleeping cat. 2D cat.
No self-respecting cat lady is happy unless her earlobes are decorated with cats.
Ceramic studs
Mismatched cats
Ceramic dangles
Ceramic studs. Mismatched cats. Ceramic dangles.
Bracelets for cat lady wrists:
Basket cats
Denim cat
And I don’t know why, but this one reminds me of the Deathly Hallows symbol:
This one
Deathly Hallows
And finally, a ring that can be made to your catty specifications:
As I said earlier, I like ALL of these pieces, but my very favorites are the origami cat face and the art cat necklaces.
What about you? Do you like cats, or live with some? (We currently have two, but have owned as many as four at one time. Five of our former kitties have passed on.) Does any of this jewelry particularly appeal to you? Share in the comments below.
Feb10
Creative Juice #28
Fifteen articles to ignite the spark.
- How to make more time for painting.
- Leaving your comfort zone is crucial to growth.
- At the intersection of mathematics, science, and art.
- Museum of Pre-Columbian Art.
- Maybe words need exercise? Use them or lose them…
- Writers can use improv techniques.
- How to create a still life.
- Designs that make good use of small spaces.
- I love peeking at Suhita’s sketchbook.
- What one man did with a propane tank.
- Help for those who want to succeed.
- You want to draw every day? Here are some ideas.
- Dog and cat quilts—free patterns.
- Bloggers–here’s a fun photography challenge to try.
- Happy Valentine’s Day.
