January 28, 2012 (2 weeks ago) - by Elissa
I can’t believe I have to admit that another Improv book will be delayed. 
I am sick as a dog. Well, maybe not a dog because Wiggum seems to be feeling fine. I suck at taking care of myself, so it’s no surprise that I’ve felt crappy for a week.
I’ve tried to coach Wiggum into making me chicken and stars soup (my comfort food). I put the can on the floor and he pounced on it.
After a few minutes, I realized that his intentions weren’t pure. He only wished to chew on the can.
Sad, sick mommy.
January 25, 2012 (2 weeks ago) - by Elissa
A whole lot of nothing happened in the studio today – I am sickety sick sick! When we go for walks, I keep telling Wiggum that mommy is sick and can he please pee and/or poop faster, but it doesn’t seem to be having any effect.
I hope I’m well enough to get my Improv book done this week. I’m starting to get nervous.
I do have something to share today - Sarah-Lee Terrat of YeloDog Design gave me this gorgeous Underwood typewriter!
Holy crap! Am I right? The thing is a beauty.
I am beside myself over Sarah-Lee’s generosity and I’m on standby in the event that she wishes to take it back (and she should). I really suck at accepting gifts from people.
I have wanted a typewriter so I can type labels for my three library card catalogs. It seems only right to not use technology on this job. In fact, I’m loving the idea of making artists’ books with typed pages. Now I just need to buy a ribbon…
January 24, 2012 (2 weeks ago) - by Elissa
Many thanks to everyone who entered this week’s Book Arts Improv!
This week’s winning entry is…
…number 5!
Congrats to Velma!
This week’s themes are as follows:
- The best holiday that doesn’t exist: don’t go to work day
- A fashion trend that should go mainstream: bras that feel good
- An inedible object that looks tasty: printer’s ink
I’d like to take this opportunity to respond to some of the entries:
- I’d celebrate that: it’s to damn cold to go out
- I’d wear that: down-filled panties
- I’d totally eat that: clouds, glass marbles, baby feet, and sea anemones
The Book Arts Improv grand prize winner will be drawn on Monday, January 30th – the prize is a set of books that includes one of each of the four books created during the Improv.
Everyone who has posted suggestions for the past four weeks will be entered into the drawing. If you have participated in the Improv for more than one week, each week’s post will count as one entry – if you’ve been following me for four weeks, then your odds are better.
Come back to see this week’s completed book on Saturday and find out who wins the grand prize on Monday!
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Elissa, this is a great site, very thorough and thought out! I have gleaned the words I need to start the promotion of you as featured artist for Montpelier’s Art Walk.
Thanks
Maggie
Maggie -
Glad to have been of help – I’m really looking forward to the Art Walk!
Elissa