Misty Granade

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Art AV Club: Daisy Parris

In this Art AV Club I take a look at the work of Daisy Parris and we hear them talk about the way they work. I point out the echoes of their work in mine.

Sardines

I love the poem “Why I am not a painter” by Frank O’Hara. All my sardine art keeps it fresh in my mind so I can remember to slow down.

amy poehler quote

What’s inspiring me this week

A few videos and quotes from around the internet that are inspiring me to get moving in my work right now. Don’t water it down.

Our big dreams

Making things is good for all of us. Dreaming is good for all of us. Thinking about how we lean into dreaming and making these days.

The Gift Economy

After reading the book “The Serviceberry” I have some thoughts on the gift economy and how we can participate in it.

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Where we are

Some thoughts on what I’m doing right now to keep from feeling like the world is spinning out of control. It’s not just you.

A week without Meta

A few thoughts about my first week out outta the social media spin cycle with a slant towards what it means for me as an artist.

208 weeks

My plans for a meditation art project over the next four years. A creative counter-narrative to the chaos that will be swirling.

Quitting

I’m quitting the Meta Universe! Find out here how to keep up with me and what I’m doing. Let’s not lose touch!

Looking to simplify

More thoughts on what I want out of my creative practice in the next year: simplifying with less social media and more cooperative sharing.

Looking toward 2025

It’s my yearly recap of my art practice in 2024 and a look toward what I’ll do in 2025! Now with more pictures and links!!

Art versus craft

Thinking about art versus craft and where I fall in the continuum. Where in it do I spend my artistic time exploring?