the futility of criticism
In childhood, I proved my bravery by watching horror movies like Nightmare on Elm Street. Settled onto the brown carpet littered with popcorn and Reese’s pieces, one arm clutching myContinue reading “the futility of criticism”
“focus” is overrated
The other side of the paper has a note to self: I drew the one on the other side first while I was on the phone and then I finishedContinue reading ““focus” is overrated”
my favorite self portrait
I love this drawing. It may not look it, but it’s really important. I made it shortly after I’d first discovered the magic of gel pens and water. At theContinue reading “my favorite self portrait”
Käthe Kollwitz study
Käthe Kollwitz is one of my favorite artists. She was born in East Prussia in 1867 and her work largely focused on social justice and concern for the poor. WhenContinue reading “Käthe Kollwitz study”
writing on a typewriter
I write a lot of stuff on typewriters now. It was a Christmas gift a while back. I had to learn to put a ribbon in it, and I stillContinue reading “writing on a typewriter”
Karen Fred 