2018-04-13 04:01
It's been a busy week with a makeover for my store front and a lot of new products created. I'll sum some of those up with collections so as not to overwhelm you.If you stop by Rocklawn Arts… Read More
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2018-04-06 04:01
Early in the week when it was warmer, I shot 67 photographs, culled 34, and rated the rest. Did a bit of archive work.Created a variety of graduation items, protest tote bags and banners, a… Read More
2018-04-04 15:33
The years keep piling up and now Taller Than Average Tales is thirteen. Hard to believe.Happy 13th blogiversary, TTaT!Looking back through 13 years of writing, drawing, and photography, I've… Read More
2018-04-01 23:50
My leopard and I wish you a Happy Easter/Spring (whichever suits you better):10 years ago on TTaT: Well, shucks Read More
2018-03-30 04:01
Front end/back end/archiving/education: this week have covered a wide gamut.I finally finished going through photographs I shot earlier this month. Culled 6 more and rated the rest.Revised t… Read More
2018-03-25 21:22
6. How to Walk by Thich Nhat HanhMy rating: 4 of 5 starsAnother slim mindfulness volume, this one focused on walking meditation. Again just reading a couple pages at a time was meditative fo… Read More
2018-03-23 04:01
I thought revising titles and tags on products was something I could bust through a good chunk of in the course of a week. It has gone much slower than anticipated and there were distraction… Read More
2018-03-16 19:26
A busy week with some photography, a bit of Easter designing, and lots of new products for graduation.Shot 89 photographs and uploaded 38 from last week.Created a mockup for Hand Drawn Fancy… Read More
2018-03-09 05:01
Finishing out a snow-buried week, I shot some photographs of winter snow covered trees that I've yet to upload.Created a variety of Graduation Invitations which you can customize with your… Read More
2018-03-02 20:21
Started the week shooting 5 photographs of snow covered trees. Culled 1, rated the rest. Also culled 9 videos and 16 photos from the previous week and rated the remaining images of those.App… Read More
2018-02-23 05:01
An odd post title, I know. As I work on adding new designs for the holidays ahead, I paused to work on some activism as well. It's been a busy week.Gun violence has been on my mind quite a b… Read More
2018-02-20 02:28
Mom: I really want to watch more of the tobogganing.Me: Bobsled?Mom: Yes, dammit, I keep doing that.Me: Yeah, I really don't think they have tobogganing. But if you see it, let me know, beca… Read More
2018-02-18 22:02
At dinner with my parents my dad said with enthusiasm, "You'll never guess what I found and bought at the grocery store!""Ooh, don't tell me. I want to guess," I said."I get second guess," M… Read More
2018-02-18 02:26
5. How to Eat by Thich Nhat HanhMy rating: 3 of 5 starsAnother slim volume in The Mindfulness Essentials series by Thich Nhat Hanh. I'd recommend this one to anyone who has issues with food… Read More
2018-02-16 05:01
This has been a week mainly of production. Not as much as I would've liked but with more variety and different types of products than I usually make.Created some designs for upcoming St. Pat… Read More
2018-02-11 02:19
4. Supergirl Vol. 2: Escape from the Phantom Zone by Steve OrlandoMy rating: 4 of 5 starsSupergirl and Batgirl, what a delightful pairing! I'd love to see more of those two together. They ha… Read More
2018-02-09 05:01
Finally caught up with my photography of late, huzzah! This week, I shot 32 photographs and culled 8. I also culled 11 from last week and rated the rest.Created some more 40 and Fabulous ite… Read More
2018-02-02 05:01
Trying to balance learning new things and creating new things. This week felt better in that regard.Shot 130 photographs, culled 59 and another 9 from a shoot last week. Still need to do ano… Read More
2018-01-26 05:01
The business course work continues, but I engaged in some photography for a welcome recharge.Shot 105 photographs (technically 40 last week that I didn't look at until this week) and culled… Read More
2018-01-22 01:53
2. Atmos by Naoya HatakeyamaMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI give this a 5 in part because the physical book is so beautiful. The cloth bound hardcover folds out from the center and then the cover f… Read More
2018-01-19 05:01
It's been a busy week, or at least it's felt like one taking in a lot of information while also trying to apply some of it and get other things done.I remade Black and White Chevrons, Diamon… Read More
2018-01-12 05:01
It's been a busy week. I finished the 7 Days to Success course though finished might not be the right word. I completed the course but realize there are a lot of things I should revise with… Read More
2018-01-05 05:01
Mostly this was a week of doing the work, following the steps, and some end of month and year file upkeep.Amongst which I created my first invitation and some coordinating 50 & fabulous… Read More
2018-01-02 18:02
Alas, I don't know how to embed the image directly here, but here's the Books I read in 2017.10 years ago on TTaT: No more hibernating Read More
2018-01-01 23:54
Happy New Year, awesome readers! I hope your 2018 is happy, healthy, and full of splendid adventures.For the past 411 Fridays, I've been tracking my efforts to create a life of art for mysel… Read More
2018-01-01 01:39
49. The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography by Glenn RandallMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI've read many photography books over the years and generally they are either too simple… Read More
2017-12-29 05:01
Continued working through steps to new store approach and saw ways to incorporate some ideas with my existing designs which is encouraging.Created 50 and Fabulous gift wrap, gift bag, plus s… Read More
2017-12-22 05:01
So, over the past few weeks I started re-arranging my store, shifting my approach. Over the past week, I've really doubled down on leveling up my shop. It's still going to take time but I'm… Read More
2017-12-15 05:01
For the first time in almost 2 months, I shot 81 photographs & 6 videos. Culled 34 photos. I have been distracted lately.Created some more Shower Curtains:Classic Checkered Black and Whi… Read More
2017-12-13 19:47
Yesterday, I went for a walk in the snow while it was snowing. Peaceful, quiet.Also wet as the snowflakes accumulated and melted on my jacket, fortunately waterproof.12 years ago on TTaT: Th… Read More
2017-12-11 02:20
48. How to Sit by Thich Nhat HanhMy rating: 4 of 5 starsA slim pocket sized volume about the basics of meditation. I thoroughly enjoy Thich Nhat Hanh's straightforward writing style.I found… Read More
2017-12-08 05:01
Continuing to feel fed up with the state of politics these days, I created acrylic ornaments for Resist & Persist and #Resist designs:Resist & Persist, bold text on bright & dark… Read More
2017-12-04 01:15
47. The Artist's Way by Julia CameronMy rating: 3 of 5 starsThough Cameron makes a point of saying you don't have to believe in God to benefit from the book (true), I suspect you'll get more… Read More
2017-12-01 05:01
Hmm, not too much to report this week. Mostly I've been promoting my designs and Cyber Week sales @RocklawnArts on Twitter.Rocklawn Arts blogged Cool New OtterBox iPhone X Cases at Rocklawn… Read More
2017-11-25 18:29
46. The Mystery of Sleep: Why a Good Night's Rest Is Vital to a Better, Healthier Life by Meir H. KrygerMy rating: 3 of 5 starsIt contains a lot of good information, but the presentation bum… Read More
2017-11-24 05:01
It has been a busy week as I try to prepare for Black Friday. Looking for sale info? Stop by Zazzle's Black Friday page* to see current sales and the countdown to Black Friday sales.I shifte… Read More
2017-11-17 05:01
Less is more? Probably. Something I should keep in mind as I reorganize Rocklawn Arts from grouped by design to grouped by product. That is, I probably shouldn't move everything for all prod… Read More
2017-11-10 05:01
This week may not look like much, but I made a critical mental shift wherein I've started changing my approach including a major overhaul of my store's layout. Rocklawn Arts still contains a… Read More
2017-11-03 04:01
This week I added select designs and photographs to new iPhone X Cases, mostly Case-Mate Tough and Tough Xtreme cases:Snow-covered Trees with Monogram iPhone Caseby RocklawnArtsDouble Arch w… Read More
2017-10-27 04:01
This week, I started adding designs to some new Bath Towel Sets which include a washcloth, hand towel, and bath towel. You can purchase the set or any piece of it.Homey Red & White Diago… Read More
2017-10-26 18:50
45. Supergirl, Volume 1: Reign Of The Cyborg Supermen by Steve OrlandoMy rating: 4 of 5 starsReally enjoyed this and look forward to seeing how it continues.While it has similarities to the… Read More
2017-10-25 23:29
I dreamt I was at another Earper meetup (having been to my first actual one this past weekend). It was much smaller and a different venue, about 5 people seated around a large round table at… Read More
2017-10-24 23:24
When I picked up my razor, I somehow managed to knock the double-bladed cartridge head loose. Naturally it fell into the tub.Great.I set the handle back down and went to pick up the cartridg… Read More
2017-10-21 17:18
44. Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van EdwardsMy rating: 4 of 5 starsFull disclosure: I won a copy of this book, but it's one I would have gotten around to readi… Read More
2017-10-20 04:01
Had errands a couple of times this past week that took me further afield but put me in the neighborhood of a cool art museum. It's huge but I used my limited time to do some strategic viewin… Read More
2017-10-13 04:01
On five separate days, things caught my eye to photograph. I only kept 83 out of 191, feeling more comfortable with ruthless culling. Rated what was left along with 37 photographs I took las… Read More
2017-10-06 04:01
Started and ended my week with visits to two different art museums. One full of master illustrators, so humbling. The other with widely varied art works in an expansive building, good for th… Read More
2017-10-01 01:39
43. Wynonna Earp, Vol. 2: Legends by Beau SmithMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThoroughly enjoyed this collection! A fun ride which introduces Waverly, Officer Haught, and Bobo from the TV series. I… Read More
2017-09-29 04:01
This week, I shot 49 photographs of hibiscus and anemone flowers, culled 26 (and another 9 from a previous shoot), and rated the rest. Created a new collection of #TakeAKnee pins, bumper sti… Read More
2017-09-22 04:01
Went to a sculpture park in an old quarry which I hadn't been to before which was fun. Shot 230 photographs and 5 videos. Culled 70. Need to do another pass. Also the battery that remembers… Read More
2017-09-18 02:15
Since today was hot and muggy, Mom decided walking around outside wouldn't be great and asked if I'd be up for heading to the mall in quasi-civilization about an hour away instead. I was not… Read More
2017-09-15 04:01
Thoroughly enjoyed visiting an old estate with an outdoor sculpture exhibit and pretty manicured gardens.Shot 259 photographs, culled 117, rated rest.Finished adding select designs to Beach… Read More
2017-09-09 19:29
39. The Painted Queen by Elizabeth PetersMy rating: 3 of 5 starsThis is the final book in the Amelia Peabody series that Elizabeth Peters was working on when she died. Joan Hess took Peters'… Read More
2017-09-08 04:01
Took a break from creating Custom Silver and Gold Foil Cards this week to create some new custom Beach Towels:Prussian Blue Watercolor Scales Beach Towelby RocklawnArtsWhimsical Blue Painted… Read More
2017-09-05 22:30
38. Botany for the Artist: An Inspirational Guide to Drawing Plants by Sarah SimbletMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThe book is part botanical reference, part art book, part how to. I confess I didn'… Read More
2017-09-01 04:01
I know it seems early for winter holiday cards, but alas, it is not from a production standpoint of getting it into the marketplace so it can be noticed and promoted by (hopefully) more than… Read More
2017-08-25 04:01
Went to an art museum for a Picasso exhibit and another well known artist, but what I liked best was a circular table which could be expanded to two larger sizes. Not with leaves making it a… Read More
2017-08-18 04:01
Started the week reinstalling my computer's operating system after a loud disturbing computer crash. ARgh. Smoother sailing for the moment.Went to an outdoor sculpture exhibit. None knocked… Read More
2017-08-17 18:28
37. The Long Road Turns to Joy: A Guide to Walking Meditation by Thich Nhat HanhMy rating: 4 of 5 starsDead simple to start which is welcome in a meditation guide.10 years ago on TTaT: So no… Read More
2017-08-11 04:01
More shooting this week, 139 photographs, but I only kept 48 images. There were lots of macro shots with finicky focus.Created some new templates for beach towels (coming soon!) and foil gre… Read More
2017-08-04 04:01
Though by some measures I don't have much to show for this week, I am pleased with the photographing I did on three days.Shot 389 photographs, culled 189. Rated images from the first day. St… Read More
2017-08-02 01:09
36. Naoya Hatakeyama by Stephan BergMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI've wanted to read/look at this book for years. Well, not precisely this book, but fortunately it includes the photograph series I… Read More
2017-07-28 04:01
This week, I shot 96 nature photographs. Culled 55, many were fine but being brutal makes the best stand out more. Rated the rest, making the best of the best stand out yet further.Created a… Read More
2017-07-28 03:08
I feel like I brought my Earping* to a new level last night. I dreamt I was conversing with Alexandra Zarowny, a writer whose work I admire on Wynonna Earp.We were discussing succeeding in c… Read More
2017-07-22 17:06
35. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse TysonMy rating: 4 of 5 starsMore densely packed with information than expected, but in a good way.Makes me wish I had an eidetic memor… Read More
2017-07-21 04:01
This week, I shot 85 photographs, culled 53, and rated the rest.Also created six more 2018 calendar posters. You can see them all here: Stylish 2018 Calendar Posters by Claire E. Skinner Add… Read More
2017-07-15 17:04
34. Shattered Empire by Greg RuckaMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThe Shattered Empire story overlaps the end of Return of the Jedi and then reveals what happened directly afterwards. Female characte… Read More
2017-07-14 04:01
Started the week by creating a few more Thunderation! items:Thunderation! bold black text on Red Linen Photo Bumper Stickerby RocklawnArtsThunderation! cursive white text on dark blue bumper… Read More
2017-07-14 00:23
One of the things I did start doing after reading Tools of Titans is writing a bit each morning, ranting really, in scrawling illegible handwriting I never intend to reread. Just a few minut… Read More
2017-07-13 15:37
So at the end of last year, I said I was going to be better about sharing images this year. I know I haven't been much better thus far, but here's a renewed start SOOC (straight out of camer… Read More
2017-07-12 21:27
33. Wonder Woman, Volume 2: Year One by Greg RuckaMy rating: 4 of 5 starsIf you're jonesing for some more time on Themyscira after seeing the Wonder Woman movie, the first couple issues in t… Read More
2017-07-07 04:01
This week, I created a line to help revive the fantastic exclamation: Thunderation!THUNDERATION! old-timey white text on Suede Photo Postcardby RocklawnArtsTHUNDERATION! old-timey font on Re… Read More
2017-07-06 14:49
32. Schadenfreude, A Love Story: Me, the Germans, and 20 Years of Attempted Transformations, Unfortunate Miscommunications, and Humiliating Situations That Only They Have Words For by Rebecc… Read More
2017-07-04 21:08
"Come on, it's time for Mölkky," Mom yelled. "It's a holiday." Mölkky is a Finnish lawn game in which you throw a rod at numbered pins to knock them over until your score is exactl… Read More
2017-06-30 04:01
Went to a lovely botanical garden and shot a bunch of photographs. (257 photographs for the whole week, culled 123.) Need to do another pass and then some rating. Think I'm done keywording t… Read More
2017-06-24 17:08
Dad: I'm not that social.Me: It's OK, T*, I'm not that social either.Dad: You are my guiding light.Made me laugh so hard.Me: I'm not sure that's what you should be going for.10 years ago on… Read More
2017-06-23 04:01
Started the week off with a trip to a museum to see a guitar exhibit. It's always fun when you can photograph inside museums even if it's dark and the results aren't great. Shot 104 photogra… Read More
2017-06-21 20:20
Went for a walk today and when I reached the top of the hill, I heard a low growly bark. I paused scanning the area but couldn't see the dog past the bushes and landscaping.I continued, slow… Read More
2017-06-17 01:21
29. Mae, Volume 1 by Gene HaMy rating: 4 of 5 starsSisters with complicated history embark on an epic adventure to a fantastical world that one has lived in for years while the other never k… Read More
2017-06-16 04:01
Was inspired to add some of my designs to Gift Bags, Tent Favor Boxes, and Gable Favor Boxes to complement other wrapping supplies in my shop, Rocklawn Arts. Save yourself the hassle of wrap… Read More
2017-06-15 20:33
I've seen the extrovert at the library a couple of more times since last I wrote about her. Both were brief and she didn't make an effort to overly extend our interactions, so I concluded th… Read More
2017-06-10 19:41
28. Tao Te Ching: A New English Version by Lao TzuMy rating: 3 of 5 starsIf you are looking for a literal translation of the Tao Te Ching, this is not it. Stephen Mitchell takes liberties wh… Read More
2017-06-09 04:01
This week, I edited a new photograph, Hosta Leaves with Raindrops, and added it to my shop on custom wall art, cards, iPhone cases, throw pillows, wrapping supplies, and other select items:U… Read More
2017-06-02 04:01
Over the holiday weekend, I went to an art museum's opening of its expanded campus. Music, food, performances, cool art and architecture. Good times. I'll have to go back to soak more of it… Read More
2017-06-02 01:16
27. The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It by W. Chris WinterMy rating: 4 of 5 starsSo is my sleep totally awesome now that I've finished reading this book? Not yet… Read More
2017-05-27 20:32
26. Tools of Titans by Timothy FerrissMy rating: 3 of 5 starsGoing into this ~700 page tome, know that Ferriss's goal is that you'll like 50%, love 25%, and find 10% indispensable. Why didn'… Read More
2017-05-26 04:01
I started the week (in this case, the Friday to Thursday week I chronicle here) watching more of Photoshop Week on Creative Live:How to Work Faster in Adobe® Photoshop® CC with Chris… Read More
2017-05-19 04:01
This week, I added select designs to new Incipio DualPro Shine iPhone 7 Plus Cases. They have a cool faux brushed metallic finish that comes in gold, silver, or rose gold. (Yes, it's possibl… Read More
2017-05-17 20:57
When it's tremendously windy where you are pumping gas and you want to clean your windshield, stand upwind when you pull the squeegee out of the wiper fluid.Fortunately, it's ridiculously wa… Read More
2017-05-12 04:01
Finishing out this week, I went to a Nasty Women art exhibit which reminded me that there are others out there who think like I do, that women are people who deserve equal rights, equal pay… Read More
2017-05-05 04:01
To start the week, I Rocklawn Arts blogged Popular Protest Pins, Keychains, Bumper Stickers, T-Shirts, and more which collects the most popular protest swag sold last month.Shot 33 photograp… Read More
2017-05-01 17:01
Gettin' my climb on back in the day:10 years ago on TTaT: How cheap am I willing to be? (Coincidentally, I recently rewatched both of those episodes of Star Trek: Voyager though this time on… Read More
2017-04-30 18:42
Leafing out trees with new yellow-green leaves that are more green today, just a bit more open, less of the sky to see beyond trunks and branches. Softer, warmer light. Spring.12 years ago o… Read More
2017-04-30 01:23
25. Wonder Woman, Volume 1: The Lies by Greg RuckaMy rating: 3 of 5 starsI read in an interview somewhere that Greg Rucka was trying to make Steve Trevor cool again. I've never thought of St… Read More
2017-04-28 04:01
This week, I got outside and shot 51 photographs. Culled 30 and rated the rest, marking 2 with green labels for a possible diptych.Rocklawn Arts blogged New Varied Indigo and White Stripes p… Read More
2017-04-26 02:07
24. The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2013 by Rich HortonMy rating: 3 of 5 starsA bit hard to rate with around 33 diverse short stories, some OK, some I liked, some I really lik… Read More
2017-04-22 21:03
23. The Legend of Wonder Woman (2015-) Vol. 1: Origins by Renae DeLizMy rating: 5 of 5 starsAn excellent origin story for Wonder Woman. Feels faithful to the original with some key tweaks th… Read More
2017-04-21 04:01
Started the week in a mood but saw a dance performance and some new art exhibits which put me right. Art is good for the soul.Shot 22 photographs, culled 10, rated rest.Created a selection o… Read More
2017-04-20 01:09
22. Vita Nuova by Dante AlighieriMy rating: 3 of 5 starsPiangere! Sospirare! There's a great deal of weeping & sighing involved, but I enjoyed the Italian.I thought this was going to be… Read More
2017-04-14 04:01
Shot 54 photographs and 3 videos of water. Culled 43 photos, 1 video, and rated the remaining. Got really brutal in my second pass remembering other abstract water photographs that I have wh… Read More
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