having a pedicure & manicure

WOW ! Treating yourself to a manicure or a pedicure is a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful treat. My nails looked so bad, every time I'd start to work, I'd be distracted by their irregular lengths and the stains. Today I got French tips - with the white and they look great... I don't have messy work scheduled for school and did some weeding today, so I'll be able to keep them looking good for a while. Hopefully for a nephew's wedding.

I met with Dawn, Paula, and Katie (Paula's daughter, who is an art student). We shared our work that we've been doing since we last met. I had several spreads in my Art Journal. (I'll post them tomorrow.)Since it's getting too bulky to close, I'll soon be needing a new journal. Dawn had her "photo a day" collection. Paula shared some graphic designs she's done for a wedding. Kate had projects from school - a book, some photos and poster designs. Then, we went to the salon.

I'm working on some ideas to capture the ugliness of the oil spill. I had hoped to challenge some students to do that, but I think it's time to sort art work, mount anything, finish work and prepare portfolios to go home. The Tuesday and Wednesday classes have time. It may be a good lesson in art that isn't pretty, but expresses a catastrophe. Has anyone got some to share?
The entry for a year ago offers some possibilities for techniques.

DAILY HAIKU May 16, 2009

I wrapped the card in white tissue paper. Then I rubbed some paper with pencil and attached it to the front. I edged the tissue with yellow and green and did more crosshatching. This Haiku works as a sentiment and an image.
Solid grey clouds mute
the colors of spring, slow the
sunless passing time.