http://www.pinkfrog.net blog for artist Olivia Snyder Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:27:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When I lived in an apartment, it really cheesed me off that I couldn't hang laundry out to dry. Think of it! All that FREE hot air outside, and me running the dryer and the air conditioner at the same time. Now that I'm something resembling and adult homeowner, I ... http://www.pinkfrog.net/2008/08/03/cheapskate/ Parkinson's Law states that "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion." My father has often applied this as "your  possessions will multiply and accumulate so as to fill  space available for its storage." ...so I made myself a new purse! It's just a simple flap close, no ... http://www.pinkfrog.net/2008/07/24/purse-mark-ii/ Honestly, these are probably prototypes. I'm still getting used to this whole "painting with glass" thing. The "photographing super-shiny objects" issue is a learning experience as well. In any event! Here is my magical plate and bowl set. Glitter is difficult to photograph in the first place, the glitter ... http://www.pinkfrog.net/2008/07/10/its-maaaaaagic/ Ok, so work has had me busy working on cutesy projects for other people. That's fun, but last Friday I did some ceramic painting for ME. I'm actually excited; looking through my old work has re-inspired me. The symbols seem relevant again and I feel compelled to work with them. ... http://www.pinkfrog.net/2008/06/09/venture/ What? A job? After months of struggling doing freelance? Actually I love my new job. Without naming names, I work in a paint-your-own ceramics shop. While I've never worked with ceramics before (Save that awesome plate I made in middle school art class...) I must say this job is awesome. ... http://www.pinkfrog.net/2008/06/05/so-i-got-a-job/ 05-25-08_1626.jpg Originally uploaded by olisny T-Mobile http://www.pinkfrog.net/2008/05/25/05-25-08_1626jpg/ 05-19-08_1812.jpg Originally uploaded by olisny Nestled http://www.pinkfrog.net/2008/05/19/05-19-08_1812jpg/ 05-10-08_0951.jpg Originally uploaded by olisny T-Mobile http://www.pinkfrog.net/2008/05/10/05-10-08_0951jpg/ New videos up: some of them old, I just hadn't readied them for viewing yet, and one new shot of the Kitchen Aide in action kneading bread. I'm still here, just been working on home improvement projects rather than art! I own a large collection of books which have been ... http://www.pinkfrog.net/2008/05/08/still-here/ 04-23-08_1428.jpg Originally uploaded by olisny Cabinet of mermaids. http://www.pinkfrog.net/2008/04/23/04-23-08_1428jpg/