2017-04-07 04:01
This week I celebrated 12 years of blogging here at Taller Than Average Tales with a post of highlights from each year.Shot 12 photographs, culled 6, rated rest.Edited a llama and sheep phot… Read More
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2017-04-05 23:41
Almost two weeks ago, I met a friendly, very attractive extrovert named Katie.Two days after that encounter, my Mom was at the library and Katie made a point of telling her that it was reall… Read More
2017-04-05 15:43
20. March: Book Three by John LewisMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThe powerful conclusion to John Lewis’ experiences in the Civil rights movement though by no means the end of these struggles… Read More
2017-04-04 15:47
One year after another they stack up and now Taller Than Average Tales is twelve. Craziness, I say.Happy 12th blogiversary, TTaT!Looking back through 12 years of writing, drawing, and photog… Read More
2017-03-31 04:01
This week, I created a Resistance Bumper Stickers collection: Resistance Bumper Stickers by Claire E. Skinner Rocklawn Arts blogged New Resistance Bumper Stickers collection.Switched several… Read More
2017-03-24 04:01
If nothing else this week, I was good about reviewing, culling, and rating the photographs I shot.Shot 59 photographs and brutally culled 35, rah!Started working on a colorized ogee pattern… Read More
2017-03-23 23:13
The forecast for tomorrow is snow/sleet so when I got a notice that the second book I was waiting for was available at the library, I decided to pick it up today before they closed.As soon a… Read More
2017-03-19 17:07
19. Adobe Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC for Photographers Classroom in a Book by Lesa SniderMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThe book is not a complete reference on everything in Lightroom or in Photo… Read More
2017-03-19 00:12
18. March: Book Two by John LewisMy rating: 5 of 5 starsJohn Lewis’ experience of the Civil rights movement continues in book 2.Read it to learn more about the brutal racis… Read More
2017-03-17 04:01
This week, I shot 6 photographs, culled 3, rated the rest. Shot 17 videos, culled 10, rated rest. I'm gradually getting better with my post shoot process. Also getting more ruthless in my cu… Read More
2017-03-16 00:06
When I looked down I saw two loose strands of my hair, one dark brown and the other, grey. The grey was almost invisible against the pale surface.This was not surprising to me since I've had… Read More
2017-03-12 01:53
17. O'Keefe by Britta BenkeMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThe version I read was in English with ISBN: 978-3836556484 but has the same page count and cover, so I'm considering this close enough. (Tr… Read More
2017-03-10 05:01
This week, I shot 12 abstract photographs, culled 7. Also culled 49 from previous shoots and rated images.Created Waterproof LifeProof iPhone 7 Cases and Waterproof LifeProof iPhone 7 Plus C… Read More
2017-03-05 22:04
15. Kathy Griffin's Celebrity Run-Ins: My A-Z Index by Kathy GriffinMy rating: 4 of 5 starsIf you're a fan of her comedy specials, you'll likely enjoy this book, a collection of stories abou… Read More
2017-03-04 23:21
13. 120 Hiroshige Woodblock Prints CD-ROM and Book by Hiroshige UtagawaMy rating: 3 of 5 starsMost of the woodblock prints are from the 1850s in Japan. It's really interesting to see the ter… Read More
2017-03-03 05:01
Made a bit of headway this week though it's felt slow going.Shot 6 photographs and culled 2.Also culled 98 from previous shoots. Still need to do another pass on those.Created a selection of… Read More
2017-02-25 21:43
Not from today since it's been over 60 degrees F three days in a row and unseasonably warm the rest of the week. Ah, climate change.11 years ago on TTaT: NBC, you make me wonder Read More
2017-02-24 05:01
The week started out well: I saw an exhibit of Japanese color woodblock prints. Such impressive detail, artistry, and technical expertise go into each print.Shot 121 photographs at various l… Read More
2017-02-17 05:01
This week, I shot 345 photographs of ice and snow that drew my eye. Culled 124 so far. Still have more to go through, but at least I am caught up on downloading them from the camera.Made a c… Read More
2017-02-14 18:08
12. Love Is Love by Marc AndreykoMy rating: 4 of 5 starsAn artistically diverse collection of one and two page stories donated by comic writers and artists to benefit survivors of the Orland… Read More
2017-02-13 20:31
Winter, y'all.Snow Falling © 2017 Claire E. Skinner10 years ago on TTaT: The Road is my Favorite Place: Day 16 Read More
2017-02-12 19:38
Not sure what the world's coming to when I'm the one saying the sweet potatoes need more whiskey, but the rejiggered leftovers were mighty tasty!11 years ago on TTaT: Night aerobics Read More
2017-02-11 23:48
11. Midnighter, Vol. 1: Out by Steve OrlandoMy rating: 4 of 5 starsCrazy and awesome. Out gay superhero Midnighter is a young man with a fight computer in his brain, physical enhancements, a… Read More
2017-02-10 05:01
Here we are at number 365, a year's worth of life of art updates. For a long time, I chose to keep my store nonpolitical, but as you may have noticed over the last few months, I just can't d… Read More
2017-02-05 21:53
10. March by John LewisMy rating: 5 of 5 starsRevisit the beginning of the civil rights movement through John Lewis's experiences.If present day news has you down, read this for… Read More
2017-02-03 05:01
Though I felt really distracted this week, when I look back I still managed to get a fair amount done. Huzzah!Show your support of religious freedom with #NoMuslimBan bumper stickers, t-shir… Read More
2017-01-29 19:26
8. Starfire, Vol. 1: Welcome Home by Amanda ConnerMy rating: 3 of 5 starsLighthearted, made me laugh, but still has action and peril for the characters.A fun reprieve from the trend of dark… Read More
2017-01-27 05:01
Brainstormed and drew out several text design variations with different sets of words. Tried out some layouts in Photoshop but decided to take a break from it since they weren't working out… Read More
2017-01-20 05:01
The rights of women have been on my mind particularly this week, so I created a line of products featuring the word "feminist" and created a Feminist Gear collection: Feminist Gear by Claire… Read More
2017-01-13 05:01
Though I hadn't heard of LifeProof cases until recently, I'm thoroughly impressed with how rugged they are. They are the first cases I've added to my shop which are waterproof, submersible t… Read More
2017-01-06 05:01
My computer's been acting up more severely lately, so I can't keep putting off calling Apple about it and likely having to take it in which is a pain and hinders my work.Before I try one las… Read More
2017-01-03 18:02
Oddities of a metal roof in winter:10 years ago on TTaT: Formalwear Claire Read More
2017-01-02 19:26
Last year I read 59 books.I'll grant you that there were a lot of graphic novels, but there was also a good dose of nonfiction. GoodReads will say my total is 58 due to a title not on the si… Read More
2017-01-01 16:37
58. DC Comics: Bombshells, Vol. 2: Allies by Marguerite Bennett; Art by Laura Braga, Mirka Andolfo, Marguerite Sauvage and othersMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThoroughly enjoyed seeing more of Wond… Read More
2016-12-31 16:36
Happy New Year! I hope your 2017 is full of laughter, adventure, and excellent company.For the past 359 Fridays, I've been tracking my efforts to create a life of art for myself. Here's a lo… Read More
2016-12-30 05:01
It's tempting to throw up your hands and say, "We lost, so there's nothing I can do," but it's not true. You can resist. You can stand up and make your voice heard. You can hold your elected… Read More
2016-12-29 21:52
Steady falling snow, fast, slow, diagonal; the accumulation from nice to pretty to gorgeous winter wonderland; the creek full to its banks, dark waters swiftly moving, a few dots of snow on… Read More
2016-12-25 02:05
Wishing you all a marvelous winter interlude (or summer respite if you're below the equator)!Please enjoy my original holiday song from a few years ago:Happy Holidays, #Earpers, #WynonnaEarp… Read More
2016-12-23 05:01
Chugging along kind of slowly this week with poor sleep and holiday details to attend to. Nonetheless, I hope you all have a marvelous winter interlude whatever holidays you may or may not c… Read More
2016-12-19 02:18
55. DC Comics: Bombshells, Vol. 1: Enlisted by Marguerite Bennett, Marguerite Sauvage (Illustrator)My rating: 4 of 5 starsI wasn't sure what to expect from this, a comic based on pinup art… Read More
2016-12-16 05:01
It's been really cold recently so I had a few chances to shoot some icicles. Shot 116 photographs, culled 50 on my first pass. Need to do another pass looking at shots across different days… Read More
2016-12-11 23:29
53. Sex Criminals, Volume One: One Weird Trick by Matt FractionMy rating: 3 of 5 starsIt was pitched to me as though very dirty, it's mostly sweet, which seems fair.On a random note, the cre… Read More
2016-12-09 05:01
This week, I started adding the geometric design Varied Red and White Stripes to my shop. When it's tilted diagonally, it becomes a modern peppermint stripe pattern. Peppermint Stripes, Red… Read More
2016-12-07 19:49
I haven't been sleeping well lately, more so than usual, but I've started dreaming again.Last night I was in an apartment building I've never been to, a large hotel-like structure, yet I kne… Read More
2016-12-02 05:01
So, in my Friday to Thursday weeks, the week started on Black Friday. Quite a bit of my time was spent promoting items in my shop. Follow me @RocklawnArts on Twitter for new additions and sa… Read More
2016-11-28 00:21
This year I'm thankfulmy parents voted like mein the electionEven though resultsfor the presidency didnot turn out as hoped.ETA another new haiku 11/25/16:You guys, I like sweetpotatoes SO m… Read More
2016-11-25 05:01
Zazzle is running a variety of excellent sales this week which are well marked by the products they apply to, so please stop by my shop, Rocklawn Arts, to support a small business. #ShopSmal… Read More
2016-11-18 05:01
I haven't created political products for my shop before, but it's helped me focus my anger and frustration over the election. If it yields money I can donate to causes to fight back, even be… Read More
2016-11-15 23:24
I knew we were having BLTs for dinner, but when the smell of bacon hit me as I walked down the stairs, my chest heaved as though I was going to burst into sobs. Of happiness.I paused on a st… Read More
2016-11-12 18:06
From a couple of months ago:11 years ago on TTaT: Why should I wait? Read More
2016-11-11 05:01
Following through on the new photograph I added last week, I created a Red Lion Amaryllis Cards & Wrapping Supplies collection. Red Lion Amaryllis Cards & Wrapping Supplies by Claire… Read More
2016-11-10 23:45
Monday night:The wheel of good fortune is finally turning in your direction!Huh, not seeing it so far.Tonight (Thursday):Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.I think Hillary fee… Read More
2016-11-07 18:31
50. Wynonna Earp, Volume 1: Homecoming by Beau SmithMy rating: 4 of 5 starsIt took me a couple of issues to get into it, but the introduction of Valdez in issue 3 won me over. As more of the… Read More
2016-11-06 18:24
Your vote matters, yes, yours.Want to have a say in things that truly matter? This is your chance. Make your voice heard and vote.So find your polling place today and make a plan to vote on… Read More
2016-11-04 04:01
Photography has been the main focus this week, mostly shooting and some editing. Spent an afternoon at a museum both soaking in the art and photographing the location. Good for my soul.Shot… Read More
2016-11-03 17:04
And finally, back to Day 1, Draw Your Beverage from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)10 years ago on TTaT: Suspension of disbel… Read More
2016-11-02 17:03
Day 27, People Watching Madlib from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)10 years ago on TTaT: 38, I miss Spalding Gray Read More
2016-11-01 17:02
Day 25, Address an Envelope from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)11 years ago on TTaT: Eye Contact (intermezzo) Read More
2016-10-30 18:54
49. Black Magick, Volume 1: Awakening, Part One by Greg RuckaMy rating: 5 of 5 starsSucked me right in. Loved it. Rowan Black is an compelling character, a police detective and witch trying… Read More
2016-10-29 18:55
Mom had called me into her room to point out an odd log on the ground that could be seen from her window. It was strange. In the recent snow, it looked like a dark path in the woods.Mom went… Read More
2016-10-28 04:01
Did a bit of painting this week, 3 small pieces. Scanned two and did some quick edits in Photoshop.Shot 11 photographs experimenting with a V flat background a bit. Culled 4.Culled 249 photo… Read More
2016-10-27 17:00
Day 20, People Watching Madlib from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)10 years ago on TTaT: 37 Read More
2016-10-26 17:00
Day 18, Visualize Sound from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)The task was to draw what a jackhammer and paper crumpling sound… Read More
2016-10-26 00:00
Day 17, Tangrams from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)I did cut out the shapes and play around with them but it was easier to… Read More
2016-10-24 01:35
48. Wonder Woman By Greg Rucka Vol. 1 by Greg RuckaMy rating: 4 of 5 starsIt turns out that this is a collection of other volumes which I'd already read including The Hiketeia, The Mission… Read More
2016-10-21 04:01
The weather was unseasonably warm for a few days this week, so I spent more time outside hiking and photographing than I'd anticipated. Shot 669 photographs and 9 videos. I've just started g… Read More
2016-10-20 15:30
47. The Story of Ferdinand by Munro LeafMy rating: 5 of 5 starsSomehow I'd never read this as a kid, but I kept seeing it in the movie The Blindside and wondered if it was a real book. Lo an… Read More
2016-10-19 17:13
Day 13, People Watching Madlib from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)10 years ago on TTaT: The Go-To Name Read More
2016-10-18 21:47
While getting my teeth cleaned, my dentist popped in to see if my hygienist needed him to check anything. She didn't, but we chatted teeth for a minute while he looked at my x-rays and notes… Read More
2016-10-17 17:01
Day 10, Blind Contour Self Portrait from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)You put the pen to the page and then look at yourself… Read More
2016-10-16 18:50
The brassieres you'd forgotten about in the back of that drawer were there because they are ill-fitting. Since I have no plans to gain 20+ pounds—which is what it would take for any of… Read More
2016-10-16 01:07
46. Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne LamottMy rating: 5 of 5 starsYeah, that hit the spot. A book about writing that invites us into her brain and a writer's life… Read More
2016-10-14 04:01
Went to another museum this week to see the second half of an art exhibit from another venue and some other exhibits. Could have lived without seeing a couple of things in their spooky for H… Read More
2016-10-13 17:04
Day 9, Scribbles & Shapes from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)10 years ago on TTaT: Free mammograms Read More
2016-10-12 17:33
Day 8, 30 Circles from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)10 years ago on TTaT: Maybe safe-mode is enough Read More
2016-10-10 17:11
Day 6, People Watching Madlib from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)11 years ago on TTaT: Another Monday, another tip Read More
2016-10-07 04:01
Shot 311 photographs and 6 videos. Haven't really looked at them yet but the sky was so blue for a couple of days! Also went to an outdoor sculpture exhibit at a location with cool architect… Read More
2016-10-07 01:50
Day 4, Draw what's in your bag from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)I avoid carrying bags of any type whenever possible, so I… Read More
2016-10-07 01:49
Day 2, Draw a houseplant from 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)Another small quick sketch in my datebook:First page of a Molesk… Read More
2016-10-03 17:31
Months ago, I mentioned that I was doing 28 to Make, a free series of creative prompts from Creative Live. (Still free, so check it out!)Now that I've copyright registered a large batch of w… Read More
2016-09-30 04:01
Though I knew I should've worn my fuzzy black hoodie to the car show, I wore my light blue one instead. Sunny and sooo many reflections. Ah well, still fun though. Shot 156 photographs and d… Read More
2016-09-26 00:05
Deadlines to register to vote are approaching! Remember if you've moved permanently or changed your name, you need to update your registration. Joss Whedon created the SaveTheDay.vote site w… Read More
2016-09-23 04:01
This week, I shot 84 photographs and 5 videos. Culled 80 photos and 1 video, also from earlier shoots.Made an Abstract Blue Rays Watercolor Painting laptop sleeve: Abstract Blue Rays Waterc… Read More
2016-09-23 01:18
Forgo the layers next time.But the curls get weighed down as my hair gets longer.I know, but the random pieces that sometimes fall forward like bangs you don't want are surely a result of th… Read More
2016-09-21 00:01
Earl Grey Dark Chocolate by jelina chocolatier is extremely tasty! Also very good: Salted Almond Dark Chocolate by Theo and Orange Peel in Dark Chocolate by Chocolove.The other chocolate tre… Read More
2016-09-19 02:02
I can't upload video directly to blogger? Whatev's, here you go, from my backyard.10 years ago on TTaT: There are limits to my Dad's knowledge Read More
2016-09-16 04:01
Thursdays in September are becoming museum days. I am down with that serendipity. Soaking in the art.Shot 49 photographs and some more I have yet to upload. Did some culling this week though… Read More
2016-09-16 01:53
A painting I loved: a still life in a diner. A red menu propped up by a bottle of ketchup and glass sugar pourer in front of it. Photorealistic.In effin' watercolor!Just amazing to me.Later:… Read More
2016-09-11 19:18
Though I'm mostly accustomed to hearing sporadic gunfire on Sunday afternoons from a nearby hunt club's firing range, the rapid-fire gunshots I heard today were unsettling. Clearly from some… Read More
2016-09-09 04:01
Toured the home and studio of a pair of abstract artists. They were art collectors as well with paintings by Picasso, Leger, Braque. As much as the art, I love seeing the views they had, tho… Read More
2016-09-04 18:55
42. The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy SchumerMy rating: 3 of 5 starsNot your typical celebrity memoir. It's like she thought, Fuck it, I'm going to write about what's important to m… Read More
2016-09-02 04:01
Went to a contemporary art museum and absolutely loved it. Shot a ton of photographs and videos I've yet to upload.Revised and updated all of my Calendar Products for 2017 and updated their… Read More
2016-08-27 23:21
Copyright © 2016 Claire E. Skinner. All rights reserved.10 years ago on TTaT: The Road is my Favorite Place: Day 3 Read More
2016-08-26 04:01
Went to a cool outdoor sculpture show this week and took loads of photographs (448) there and elsewhere. Also 42 videos. I have not finished looking through them all but thus far have culled… Read More
2016-08-20 15:30
Officially met Rosco, the big black dog who lives at the top of the street. He pulled at his leash and his owner said he wanted to meet us. She asked if it was OK first and assured us he was… Read More
2016-08-19 04:01
At last! Time to start rolling out the designs I've written about for so long.First up (because I already had a description written for it), Red Geometric Painted Pattern: All-Over-Print Red… Read More
2016-08-18 23:47
Recently found in my parent's basement, I'd forgotten I'd done this painting. A little the worse for wear, but I don't think it hurts it overmuch.Early days of my life of art.10 years ago on… Read More
2016-08-14 20:23
Heptathletes are a new favorite of mine after watching them in the Rio Olympics.Their final event was a race. When they crossed the finish line, they collapsed to the track or doubled over h… Read More
2016-08-12 04:01
Finally put an ink cartridge into a calligraphy pen (the widest nib) and started sketching. Went ahead and inked my balloons, not perfect but done! That stage anyway. I can always smooth out… Read More
2016-08-10 02:16
Though it was a couple days before the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, I decided to give it a shot last night since the forecast for the rest of the week was cloudy or rainy.I scoped out… Read More
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