Last night Liza and I make our way to Manhattan to attend a panel discussion about the art and politics behind The New Yorker's covers. We arrived in time to find great seats and sat up close- able to take in every wry comment from the panel and glances between those assembled to talk. Sometimes, just hearing intelligent commentary and seeing inspired visuals elevates my senses in a very good way. Liza and I were fascinated by the back stories on the covers they displayed and the two wonderful illustrators (Barry Blitt and Bob Staack) shared a little about their process and how they interpret events. I have been engaged by The New Yorker for as long as I can remember. The combination of its writers, artists, cartoonists and editorials have been a source of influence for years.
I have a new crush on Jenny Lawson author of Let's Pretend This Never Happened. She has a great narrative style as well as a lot of funny (almost hard to believe) stories to tell. She can find the humor in anything. As well as everything.
So I hope she is enjoying lots of success, is the toast of of the media and makes some serious coin. I wonder who she envisions playing herself in some as yet to be made movie or one person show. Maybe she'll even play herself. (Fantasy #1- "No, I never studied acting" as Jenny walks the red carpet wearing a fabulous frock dripping in jewels and animal skins with her dashing spouse at the Academy Awards. Ryan Seacrest would be impressed for sure.) She has so many talents with her gift for gab, I look forward to her next chapter. I mean her next book, of course.
As someone who loves polka dots and has used them in my artwork, I have found myriad ways to employ them over the years. So kudos to Jim Deitz of Grand Forks, Michigan for decorating the exterior of his home in such a lively fashion. I'm sure his house is easy to find now.
Something to share from my New York City studio days. An unexpected moment captured on film.
I didn't realize how much I "needed" this Marc Jacobs Khaki tote bag until it popped up on the screen when I was reading the New York Times online. It's only $1,995.00 and the description says it's perfect for springtime necessities- so if any one has a spare $1,995.00 and wants to get it for me I would absolutely write that person a charming thank you note. Truly charming. Yes, your $1,995.00 purchase will get you this perfect blue checked bag made out of inviting lamb leather. I know there are women out there who are probably madly pulling out their credit cards to purchase this chic "must-have" as depicted on a banner on their screen but here in Sleepy Hollow, in our economy, this item seems like pure delicious folly.
