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| Izidor Ruckel |
This young man, features in a short video at the Washington Post, wants to portray, with grace and sensitivity, the plight of the thousands of Romanian orphans that face dire choices.
3.2.14
Romanian Orphans
It is likely that I was attracted to this story because my own paternal grandmother came to the United States from Romania at the end of the 19th century. She spoke English, but more often than not spoke to me in her native tongue.
This young man, features in a short video at the Washington Post, wants to portray, with grace and sensitivity, the plight of the thousands of Romanian orphans that face dire choices.
This young man, features in a short video at the Washington Post, wants to portray, with grace and sensitivity, the plight of the thousands of Romanian orphans that face dire choices.
2.2.14
Have you seen one? Snowy Owl
It is surprising, but the most exhilarating feeling when you do see a species oft talked about but rarely seen.
Several years ago I spotted a White on route 191 North between Wayne & Sullivan Counties (PA/NYS) and was excited. Unfortunately, with just a point and shot one can't capture a bird, or an animal at such a distance.
But folks are spotting the Owl everywhere these days, and not where they normally roam according to this piece in the New York Times.
Several years ago I spotted a White on route 191 North between Wayne & Sullivan Counties (PA/NYS) and was excited. Unfortunately, with just a point and shot one can't capture a bird, or an animal at such a distance.
But folks are spotting the Owl everywhere these days, and not where they normally roam according to this piece in the New York Times.
29.1.14
Postal Increase, Duh!
Off to the Post Office this morning, and of course I needed 1¢ stamps for my postcards, and a sheet of the newer stamps, whether they are "forever" or not is probably a misnomer.
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| Illustration courtesy of Letter Writers Alliance © |
Hero goes on a Safari
After several months I can now write my own review.
Is it a good replacement for the Lamy Safari?
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| Close up of ring between body and nib section |
Probably not if you have the cash for the more expensive, and more reliable Lamy.
The Hero is a good look-alike, but it may be just that. After removing the cartridge and cleaning it out, the cartridge nearly fell apart and the small black ring that separates the body from the nib section slipped away so quickly I nearly lost it.
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| Converter (included in purchase) |
The cap is a tight fit and has trouble coming off, although virtually no trouble going on.
The nib is just average, and not as smooth as any of the Lamy Safari or Al-Star's I've owned.
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| Hero 359 Closed |
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| Hero 359 Open |
22.1.14
17.1.14
Giving birth to a watercolor palette
I have been hemming, hawing, fiddling, testing, comparing the primary colours and earths to find what I'd like for a small 8-colour palette. For some reason, eight seems more of a challenge than twelve.
Maria Coryell-Martin of Expeditionary Art introduced larger pans in her shop, part or separate from her art kit. I knew that they would be nice to work with, especially outdoors, so I added 6 to my smaller pan set.
I finally decided upon: Hansa Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue (Daniel Smith (the Smith broke apart and crumbled--replaced with Grumbacher); Cadmium Yellow, Scarlett Lake, Permanent Rose, Cerulean Blue, Quinacridone Gold (Winsor Newton) and Burnt Sienna (Grumbacher).
Now let's see what I can do with her.
Maria Coryell-Martin of Expeditionary Art introduced larger pans in her shop, part or separate from her art kit. I knew that they would be nice to work with, especially outdoors, so I added 6 to my smaller pan set.
I finally decided upon: Hansa Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue (Daniel Smith (the Smith broke apart and crumbled--replaced with Grumbacher); Cadmium Yellow, Scarlett Lake, Permanent Rose, Cerulean Blue, Quinacridone Gold (Winsor Newton) and Burnt Sienna (Grumbacher).
Now let's see what I can do with her.
8.1.14
It's happening...again...at the Morgan: Little Prince
The Morgan Library, a building I often just passed by, is becoming "the in place" for my kind of art exhibit.
On January 24th, they are opening a new exhibit about the Little Prince.
The book was published in 1943, at the height of World War II, and has since been translated from its original French into more than 250 languages. It is estimated that 70 years later, the poetic book sells more than one million copies each year.
On January 24th, they are opening a new exhibit about the Little Prince.
The book was published in 1943, at the height of World War II, and has since been translated from its original French into more than 250 languages. It is estimated that 70 years later, the poetic book sells more than one million copies each year.
2.1.14
Daniel Smith declares "watercolours have 5 year shelf life"
Trying to put together a new palette with my larger pans in the small cardholder palette, I pulled out my greens.
Would I include a green?
And if so, which?
It turns out that both my Rich Green Gold & Genuine Malachite are harder than rocks.
Daniel Smith apparently keeps records, and they say I bought these in 2004.
It is my first experience with a watercolour.
The service representative's advice: put in a safe container and dilute with water. I have my doubts this will work.
Would I include a green?
And if so, which?
It turns out that both my Rich Green Gold & Genuine Malachite are harder than rocks.
Daniel Smith apparently keeps records, and they say I bought these in 2004.
It is my first experience with a watercolour.
The service representative's advice: put in a safe container and dilute with water. I have my doubts this will work.
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