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ANALOG WILDERNESS

Yes, there's much to be said for digital cameras. But, if you are looking for a hobby...or, just to get back in touch with reality, instead of the computer screen, then consider a Holga.

Not only will you enjoy the Holga's tough, no-nonsense functionality, but perhaps you will also find yourself falling for her atmospheric, softly focused charms. Above and below, two pictures my boyfriend Kurt took over the past couple of weekends...one from here in NYC (soho) and one from Annendale, up at Bard College, where we went to see the Keith Edmier  show. I bought him (Kurt, not Keith Edmier) a Holga for Christmas, plus a book about how to use it (actually for a little, inexpensive camera, the quirky yet stalwart Holga is capable of a multitude of beautiful effects...not to mention, you never really know what you're gonna get.)

For more on the Holga and her counterparts, check out The Lomographic Society  which is like the iconoclastic person's version of
flickr.

START UP

I thought these illustrations showed promise. While you can see that this illustrator is still finding his signature style, his most recent work is quite beautiful. I think certain parts of these drawings look a little hesitant-- like the hands, and some of the linework which looks a bit tentative. But, the overall ideas and structures--- the concepts are really lovely. His newer work is definitely worth checking out. Personally, I'd like to see even more white in these. I'm really loving how it is used as a highlight, but I'd like to see the white really blow out the detail in some areas.

SAY SOMETHING, SEE SOMETHING, .

ROPE TEXTURE.
Yet another reason to read the handy dandy spiralbound Trend Ether column/list to your left..because it's fairly accurate! Above, from today's T magazine (which is published by NY Times and available online right here a couple of images showcasing what I meant by 'rope texture'...bullseye.

CHARROS. MATADORS. MARIACHIS.
And a lesson for myself...if something pops out at me, I need to get my lazy behind over to my spiralbound_ admin page and post it. So...FYI I am updating Trend Ether today to include...Up and Coming....Matadors. Mariachi Suits, Buttonry, Charros (those are Mexican Cowboys, fyi) anything remotely Folk/Mexi/Glam/Charro. There is a beautiful, glitzy, folk-vernacular symmetry, ornamentation and joy and drama in these themes. If you want to check out what I"m talking about go here. or here.  No, those are not very Vogue examples...but accuracy counts with me!!

CHIFFON IN DIRTY 70'S SUNSET HUES
Below, the first photo is from an artist book about Paris by belleslettres popped out at me when I was reading about her as a featured seller on etsy waaaay back on February 2. I immediately grabbed it and put it on my desktop for further inspection. Today...I see similar colors/materials in T (see second photo, below.) Dear T, are you reading this blog? Please say yes. Anyway- I am not a huge fan of wearing chiffon. But...in photos, it does look beautfiul.

NOT FAR OFF

Not only is spring not far off...but, I just wanted to note the spring color forecast from Pantone which has been blogged on decor8. Gotta say...my predictions weren't far off! Mine were a little brighter, and more acidic, but hey. Nothing wrong with that! Anyway, I'll be wearing my own interpretation, regardless.