10 years ago on TTaT: Formalwear Claire
03 January 2017
02 January 2017
Books - 2016
Last year I read 59 books.
I'll grant you that there were a lot of graphic novels, but there was also a good dose of nonfiction. GoodReads will say my total is 58 due to a title not on the site but that also means my pages read count probably breaks 11,000.
Click here for a visual representation of My 2016 Books on GoodReads and various stats.
9 years ago on TTaT: No more hibernating
I'll grant you that there were a lot of graphic novels, but there was also a good dose of nonfiction. GoodReads will say my total is 58 due to a title not on the site but that also means my pages read count probably breaks 11,000.
Click here for a visual representation of My 2016 Books on GoodReads and various stats.
9 years ago on TTaT: No more hibernating
01 January 2017
DC Comics: Bombshells, Vol. 2: Allies
58. DC Comics: Bombshells, Vol. 2: Allies by Marguerite Bennett; Art by Laura Braga, Mirka Andolfo, Marguerite Sauvage and othersMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Thoroughly enjoyed seeing more of Wonder Woman, Batwoman, Supergirl, Stargirl, Aquawoman, and many other female characters.
Though it's set in 1940 in an alternate version of World War 2, there is timely commentary on the treatment of refugees and on how we treat each other generally. I also love that there are women who love women and women with fluid sexuality in this book.
I'll also give a shout out to Steve Trevor who is, for a change, a character I like in this series.
I look forward to reading more of DC Comics Bombshells!
10 years ago on TTaT: 2007: Engage
31 December 2016
Rocklawn Arts 2016: the year in review
Happy New Year! I hope your 2017 is full of laughter, adventure, and excellent company.
For the past 359 Fridays, I've been tracking my efforts to create a life of art for myself. Here's a look at what I accomplished in 2016.
I created 19 new patterns and photographs for my shop including more hand-painted designs:
I created 25 more Collections, curated groups of related products. For example:
See all of the Collections at Rocklawn Arts together and click on any you would like to see more of.
I added 937 products to my shop Rocklawn Arts, and
19 New Product Types:
•Natural Wood Posters
•Tank Tops
•Acrylic Wall Art
•Power Banks
•Duvet Covers
•All-Over-Print Tote Bags
•Samsung Galaxy S7 Cases
•OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Cases
•OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Cases
•OtterBox iPhone SE/5/5S Cases
•OtterBox Samsung Galaxy S7 Cases
•Luggage
•iPhone 7 Cases
•iPhone 7 Plus Cases
•OtterBox iPhone 7 Cases
•OtterBox iPhone 7 Plus Cases
•Metal Art
•Wood iPhone 7 Cases
•Wood iPhone 7 Plus Cases
Though I added significantly less products to my shop this past year, their descriptions are more individually tailored which should make them more attractive to search engines. I also spent more time promoting each product I made. I'm still endeavoring to create the best experience for potential customers, making it easier for people to find what they want. There's always more work to do!
The more fun life of art experiences in 2016 were the numerous exhibits, museums, gardens, and houses I toured. Tallying them up, they amount to 12 days spread through the year, up from 10 the previous year. Pretty sure I could use more soul lifting days in 2017.
As usual, I watched some Creative Live workshops sprinkled through the year.
Gah, last year I wrote, "I imported most of my photographs into Lightroom and look forward to sharing more of them as I get the hang of the program and develop a workflow." Clearly I suck at the sharing front so far. I plan to be better in 2017, get some sort of system in place. I am making headway on learning Lightroom.
In 2016, I created over 3200 photographs and 220 videos (that I kept, I probably culled that many photographs as well). The scale is what bogs me down, I think. Just need to start small somehow when it comes to sharing.
How was your year? What would you like to do more of in 2017?
10 years ago on TTaT: 2007: Engage
For the past 359 Fridays, I've been tracking my efforts to create a life of art for myself. Here's a look at what I accomplished in 2016.
I created 19 new patterns and photographs for my shop including more hand-painted designs:
I created 25 more Collections, curated groups of related products. For example:
See all of the Collections at Rocklawn Arts together and click on any you would like to see more of.
I added 937 products to my shop Rocklawn Arts, and
19 New Product Types:
•Natural Wood Posters
•Tank Tops
•Acrylic Wall Art
•Power Banks
•Duvet Covers
•All-Over-Print Tote Bags
•Samsung Galaxy S7 Cases
•OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Cases
•OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Cases
•OtterBox iPhone SE/5/5S Cases
•OtterBox Samsung Galaxy S7 Cases
•Luggage
•iPhone 7 Cases
•iPhone 7 Plus Cases
•OtterBox iPhone 7 Cases
•OtterBox iPhone 7 Plus Cases
•Metal Art
•Wood iPhone 7 Cases
•Wood iPhone 7 Plus Cases
Though I added significantly less products to my shop this past year, their descriptions are more individually tailored which should make them more attractive to search engines. I also spent more time promoting each product I made. I'm still endeavoring to create the best experience for potential customers, making it easier for people to find what they want. There's always more work to do!
The more fun life of art experiences in 2016 were the numerous exhibits, museums, gardens, and houses I toured. Tallying them up, they amount to 12 days spread through the year, up from 10 the previous year. Pretty sure I could use more soul lifting days in 2017.
As usual, I watched some Creative Live workshops sprinkled through the year.
Gah, last year I wrote, "I imported most of my photographs into Lightroom and look forward to sharing more of them as I get the hang of the program and develop a workflow." Clearly I suck at the sharing front so far. I plan to be better in 2017, get some sort of system in place. I am making headway on learning Lightroom.
In 2016, I created over 3200 photographs and 220 videos (that I kept, I probably culled that many photographs as well). The scale is what bogs me down, I think. Just need to start small somehow when it comes to sharing.
How was your year? What would you like to do more of in 2017?
10 years ago on TTaT: 2007: Engage
30 December 2016
Life of Art SitRep #359 Resistance Starts Here
It's tempting to throw up your hands and say, "We lost, so there's nothing I can do," but it's not true. You can resist. You can stand up and make your voice heard. You can hold your elected officials accountable for their actions and let them know what you want done.
This is what has lead me to create the collection of #Resist products and to start a new line featuring the words: Resistance Starts Here. Because it does. It starts with us as individuals speaking up.
I think it's important to let people know that you stand against hatred and discrimination and to be a beacon for others to do the same.
I created several more #Resist products which you can see in the #Resist Kit collection:
Also created several Resistance Starts Here items with more to come:
Check out the growing collection of Resistance Starts Here products.
Reorganized collections and categories a bit.
How was your week?
10 years ago on TTaT: I will
This is what has lead me to create the collection of #Resist products and to start a new line featuring the words: Resistance Starts Here. Because it does. It starts with us as individuals speaking up.
I think it's important to let people know that you stand against hatred and discrimination and to be a beacon for others to do the same.
I created several more #Resist products which you can see in the #Resist Kit collection:
Also created several Resistance Starts Here items with more to come:
Check out the growing collection of Resistance Starts Here products.
Reorganized collections and categories a bit.
How was your week?
10 years ago on TTaT: I will
29 December 2016
Today's Winter Sightings
Steady falling snow, fast, slow, diagonal; the accumulation from nice to pretty to gorgeous winter wonderland; the creek full to its banks, dark waters swiftly moving, a few dots of snow on the tallest rocks. Serene, quiet.
10 years ago on TTaT: The tree is still standing...
10 years ago on TTaT: The tree is still standing...
24 December 2016
The Return of the Hoodie Holiday Rap
Wishing you all a marvelous winter interlude (or summer respite if you're below the equator)!
Please enjoy my original holiday song from a few years ago:
(Run time 1:02)
You can read more about its creation here.
10 years ago on TTaT: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Please enjoy my original holiday song from a few years ago:
Happy Holidays, #Earpers, #WynonnaEarp folk, & other friends! Please enjoy my goofy original holiday song from a few years ago. @WynonnaFans pic.twitter.com/IEVAueS0Jj
— Claire Skinner (@claireofRA) December 24, 2016
(Run time 1:02)
You can read more about its creation here.
10 years ago on TTaT: A Charlie Brown Christmas
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