Oh. Oops!
It’s been a month since I last posted. So much has happened—I have so many photos and stories and fun things to share! But instead I’m just gonna show you some doodle patterns I made. I figure I’ll save all the fun things for when life calms down a bit more.
You can check out more of my pattern work (and bigger photos of them) right here.
Aaaaand one last freebie for you… I can’t stop listening to The Mynabirds. Check it. JAMZ!
This past week I finally fulfilled a dream of mine—to surf! For being a newbie, I think I did just fine. I pushed aside the shark dreams I had the night before and just dove in. I even stood up on my first try! (From here I will just let you picture me doing the perfect surfer stance instead of describing what I actually looked like)
I think if I were to stay out in California, I would aspire to be an adequate surfer. You can surf in Minnesota, right?
The above picture was taken at Manhattan Beach—where the real surfers play.
This past weekend I flew to Minneapolis to chat with some very nice people about design and life and other things. It was great to be home and it got me PUMPED for my upcoming triumphant return.
I flew Sun Country which, in my experience, has always been the most entertaining airline. This lady brought her dog with her—which isn’t that strange in and of itself—what was strange is what the dog did to the people around her. Suddenly grown men were talking like babies and letting the dog lick their faces. Women carried on lengthy conversations with the animal while completely ignoring the actual human woman holding the dog. But the best was when the flight attendant instructed the woman to stuff the dog under the seat for takeoff.
Ever since this trip, I always take a little time to review the safety instructions on planes. Not so much so that I know what to do in case of an emergency… but to find secret design silliness. Once again, Sun Country did not disappoint.
Apparently, the use of electronics from the early 90′s are strictly prohibited on their flights…
… and in case of an emergency, Mom Jeans will help you out.
Fortunately, this trip didn’t have to be all business… I did have some time to catch up with friends…
… have a few beers…
… and the highlight… see Father John Misty play at the Seventh Street Entry. Oh my. Can we just talk about how awesome and dreamy and sassy and amazing he is for a second? Because he is. If you haven’t heard his album, I strongly suggest you pick it up. It’s been on repeat in my ears since it came out.
Side Note: All these pictures were taken on my iPhone with the Visual Supply Co. App. It’s kind of my new favorite thing and totally worth the 99 cents it costs. Just sayin’.
I finally made it around to visiting The Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The view overlooking the city (and the ocean) was amazing but I’m sad to report that, overall, I was disappointed with the art. I think I’d heard too much about how amazing it was so my expectations were really high—it didn’t quite meet them. Perhaps it was the mood I was in, but I just wasn’t feelin’ the collection that day. That being said, there was an AMAZING exhibit of photographs by Herb Ritts.
(Side Note: His name makes me crave some sort of flavored Ritz cracker. Do they even make those?!…….. Confirmed! They do. Moving on…)
I could do a little write up on who Herb was and how awesome his work is/was but the LA Times already did that so you should just read that if you wanna know more. In the mean time… look at these!
Mmm hmm. For reals…
Now that we’re at the end of this post, I’m starting to feel bad for hatin’ on the Getty. It really is a nice museum. You can see Van Gogh’s and Picasso’s and and crazy French beds from the 1700′s. I think I had more fun at the Getty Villa though. Give them both a chance. And, if you’re in the area, the Herb Ritts show is up until August. Lucky you!
A few weekends ago I spend a lovely Saturday afternoon at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The museum is huge and I didn’t get to see the majority of it—like most museums, one trip isn’t enough.
I was so excited to finally see some Alberto Giacometti statues in person. His work is so crazy and awesome—like a Tim Burton movie.
They have a HUGE Picasso collection. Again… crazy and awesome.
But, my favorite exhibition had to be California Design, 1930-1965: “Living in a Modern Way.” It was full of fashion, architecture, graphic design and textile design. It featured work from Charles and Ray Eames, Saul Bass and… Barbie’s Dream House!
I think the exhibit is up until June so if you’re in the area, go! You can pretend like you’re in Mad Men! I did…
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