Illinois people and those who may be there soon

My friend Sarah is having a show called Five Dollar Store. She's pretty great. If you find yourself in/around Chicago you should check it out.

Here's a link to the blog http://5buckstore.blogspot.com/

Some of my work..

This is the book I started. I'm just messing around right now - seeing what I can do with gross/precious; nasty/cuddly. I'm trying to stay away from the idea of a strict narrative and go towards a kind of animal diary. Comments and criticism always welcome.

New Photos

Hey Guys and Ladies, I took a lot of photographs today and thought I would post some of the digital ones for now. I took a roll of Black and White film but will be in the darkroom tommorow developing those. These go along with a lot that is happening inwardly. I am experimenting with space, time, and the regularities of photography. Testing the ideas on cameraless photography and moving rapidly away from "the perfect photo". YUK! A lot of profound things are happening to me and i feel no other way to express them. Let me know what your thoughts are.

EZRA!

I came across this guy trying to find an artist teacher and I thought of you. Check him out...

http://paullitherland.com/

hello my friends

I had a dream about you last night. I think that means I miss you.

How is everyone doing on your studio plans? I started making a little book despite warnings of complications. I will be posting pictures of it soon(ish) to get feedback. Does anyone have pictures of their work?

Vermont ArtZine

In case you VT artists haven't heard of this site yet, you should check it out and if you have a website, send them your link. It links all the Vermont artists in the state. Very cool.

http://vermontartzine.blogspot.com/

Hey, this  is a post in response to Diana- 

 I have been eating and sleeping reading, writing and thinking about making art- (not making it yet). 

Carrie has visited my house recently and can attest to the fact that on a good day I wouldn't be able to identify a vacuum cleaner in a police line up- now- all hell has broken loose. I can't pretend to think that it will get easier- perhaps we will just adjust to the new rhythm. Take heart, you are not alone. 

Take care,

Sumru

On another note- how the hell does one post a comment/reply to a post? I have tried ( twice) and been rebuffed. Not good for my technologically stunted ego. I would like to follow along and reply without adding new posts but don't know how. Can someone advise? Thank you.

work, sleep, eat, work, school, eat, sleep....

Hey there fellow arteeeeeests! I just ordered 5 rolls of very fancy film and can't find any good paper yet. I still don't have an artist teacher!! GRRRR! I am in a swarm of emails between at least 3 people and Marie trying to nail someone down. It's so weird! I just put in for the rest of my books as well. This weekend is a 3 day weekend dedicated solely to homework, reading and darkroom time. SIGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH! Am I the only one that has been even more busy than we were at the residency since we've been home!? I better not be the only one! he he. I am starting to understand what everyone meant when they say you may not have a life for the next to years. :)
Miss you all!!

Yes I had been drinking when that photo was taken.

To follow the blog...

Hey guys, if you want to receive updates to your email when new blogs are posted, on the main blog page where you "view the blog" on the right side of the screen is a "followers" box where you can click on a link to be a follower. Just follow the prompts and select what you want and you can get notices in your email when one of us puts up a note. :):):):)

Some Great Photos From The Residency

Hey guys! I miss you much, I hope you are all well and readjusting to real life! Umm, Hawaii is strange and so far far away from everything and I am still so jet lagged, but otherwise everything is great, I'm hoping to rope Jane Rosen into being my AT, we'll see what happens!

yes now i am blog master i figured out i feel so good how you all doin glad to be here i ordered all my books today and bought some drawing supplies to get started imgoing to start with drawing same as sumra stream of just let it fly also making objects to draw on

my space bar doesnt work and i cant spell owell im send you all mail real mail the kind you can touch

its exciting

hello

Hey, I haven't met with my A/T yet- I'll meet with him around the 27th. I am not even remotely close to getting back into the studio because i am so fixated on the PAPERS. However, I decided that I would take it slowly and just start drawing at my kitchen table (my studio has no heat now and it is %$#$%$@!!!!!!!! cold in there)

Simply drawing either with a pen, pencil or ink. I always think about Richard Serra when I am wondering how to begin- he said "the work makes the work" or something like that. You can't get something from nothing- so I will poke along making marks and see if anything happens. Perhaps meeting with A/Ts and brainstorming ideas will be useful. That is what I am hoping.

I apologize if people have  had multiple copies of this post- I am still figuring it out. I thought I "posted" a while ago but it didn't come through. Any helpful hints?

Ps Ezra, it's good to hear from you- kids trump anything else.

Sumru

studio project

I'm such a bad member and I apoloize for not say good bye....I was a bit in a hurry to get home and see the kids.... I haven't opened a book yet..although..I need to spend some time with the family...I hope all you guy the best of luck..I'll keep in touch....Ez

Studio Project Plans?

What are you all doing? I don't know what I'm doing. I need to glean inspiration from you.

Home

Hey guys, I made it home and I am immediately wishing I could go back and hang out with all of you. ;) I MISS YOU!!!

phone numbers?

mine is 774-276-1549

Welcome!

Hey all, this is a page created for the Super Seven (aka. The Magnificent Seven), the fabulous new group of MFA students at The Vermont College of Fine Arts. This page is for us to keep in touch, post our work and help each other get through those head scratching moments.
Soooooo, cheers to the seven of us and our incredible journey through the next two years!!