31 December 2020

Naoya Hatakeyama: Excavating the Future City

Excavating the Future City38. Excavating the Future City by Naoya Hatakeyama
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Currently my favorite photographer. This book has the widest selection of photographs from his various series. If you were only going to look at one book of his work, this gives you the most range. Under Construction is particular to one project (not represented as much as I'd hoped for in this book- no plates like the rest), so I'd also highly recommend it.

The brown text on beige is not great for reading imo, but the content was good.

Really enjoyed it!


10 years ago on TTaT: Life of Art SitRep #47 Learning stuff & applying it (includes a photo of me in a crazy hat)

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25 December 2020

Life of Art #566 [Custom Photo Apple Watch Bands and Business Cards]

I was actually taking the day off but I haven't missed a Life of Art post in the 565 weeks I've been doing them, so here I am.

Quick though.

Created some new Two Custom Photos with White Borders on Apple Watch Bands with various background colors:

Click through to see more color options on a product page's sidebar under the Design Theme.

Created Bold Modern Stripes Business Cards in different color combinations:

Click through to see more color options on a product page's sidebar under the Design Theme.

Shot 52 photographs, culled 10, rated rest.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

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24 December 2020

I Posted Another Win In The Little Drummer Boy Challenge

It seems crazy, but I've been playing The Little Drummer Boy Challenge since 2011.

The rules from the site:

It’s very easy: So long as you don’t hear “The Little Drummer Boy,” you’re a contender. As soon as you hear it on the radio, on TV, in a store, wherever, you’re out. 

The game begins the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) at 12:01 am and continues until midnight, Dec. 23. If you haven’t been puh-rum-pum-pum-pummed, you win. For this year, anyway.

In 10 years of playing, I've now won 7 times, but when I lost, I lost 3 years in a row. Currently I'm on a 3 year winning streak.

This year seemed like it'd be easy since I'm staying home as much as possible. I figured I'd give it another go. My risks were much reduced though there were still risks at home, mainly other people watching TV and playing music. Also a dental cleaning appointment a few weeks ago where the radio was on but thankfully not holiday music. I survived, huzzah!

Happy Holidays!


10 years ago on TTaT: Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward Legos

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18 December 2020

Life of Art #565 [New Rainbow and Custom Logo Patches]

The new patches I was working on last week are now available. I created a variety of designs with rainbow patterns and custom logos. There are iron-on, adhesive, and velcro backing options as well as a variety of border options.

Also created a Custom Business Logo Pattern on Light Blue 2 Sided Neck Tie:

Created new Hello Modern White Script on Blue Business Card and Hello Modern White Script on Light Blue Business Cards:

Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest.

How was your week?
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12 December 2020

Insomnia Adventures

A few nights ago, or early in the morning, I suppose, at around 5 AM when I was trying to fall back asleep, the heat came on and sounded like a pack of wolves howling.


10 years ago on TTaT: Sketchbook, page 59

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11 December 2020

Life of Art #564 [Snowflake Pattern Leggings]

This week I added some designs to a new product type which will hopefully be live next week. 

Also created some snowflake pattern leggings with light blue, navy blue, teal, red, and burgundy background colors:






Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest.

Made monthly backups. Have you backed up lately?

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04 December 2020

Life of Art #563 [Monogram Tote Bags & Ornaments, Business Calendar Magnets & Holiday Cards]

Created Minimal Large Monogram Tote Bags in several colors:


Created Minimal Large Monogram Ornaments in several colors:


Created 2021 Calendar Business Logo Magnetic Cards and 2021 Calendar Logo Business Holiday Magnetic Cards in several colors:


Created 2021 Calendar Business Logo Snowflake Holiday Cards in several colors:


Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest. 

 How was your week?
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27 November 2020

Life of Art #562 [Black Friday Sales at Rocklawn Arts]

Black Friday has arrived!

Save Up to 60% Off + 20% Off Sitewide
Use code: ZBLKFRIDAYGO 
Valid until 11/27/2020 11:59 PM PST

60% Off Mugs:


60% Off Holiday Cards:





50% Off Calendars:



40% Off Leggings:


Pinned to boards at Rocklawn Arts on Pinterest quite a bit this week. Check out my Personalized Gifts Under $25 board for more gift ideas and sales.

There are more deals than I can list here but if you browse my store every product shows how much off you can get next to the price. Your interest and patronage is very much appreciated by this small business!
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