what, is it the 17th century?
i think i have a new favorite pastime: bartering...
one of the oldest, active art potteries in the United States, called 'VanBriggle,' is located here, right at the base of sky-scraping Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, as well as about 5 minutes from my house...
and those at VanBriggle were nice enough to let me into the work area for a couple of hour so i could take some picture for my portfolio...
really, i just needed more photos of people and the arts, and i figured this would be a great way to kill to bird with one stone.
plus, i told them i was a senior photography major at a local college...
which is a lie...
but it worked to get me in none-the-less!
anywho, as a thank-you to some of the artisians that were nice enough to show me around, explain thier craft, and photograph them, i made some copies of pictures i took of them practicing thier art specifically, framed them, and dropped them off a couple weeks ago.
well, of the artists, Debbi, liked her photo so much (here is the photo)
that as a thank you for my thank you, she designed AND threw AND glaze mixed a mug specifically for me!
i mean, i probably could have bought a mug like this one for a couple of bucks anyway, but that isn't the point.
this whole transaction represents that my photography, my REAL passion, has some significance outside myself. it means that who i am, and what i trully love to do is of import, allbeit a small one, to the rest of the world.
this seemingly miniscule transaction gives context to who i am...
hmm...
and that makes me feel nice.
one of the oldest, active art potteries in the United States, called 'VanBriggle,' is located here, right at the base of sky-scraping Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, as well as about 5 minutes from my house...
and those at VanBriggle were nice enough to let me into the work area for a couple of hour so i could take some picture for my portfolio...
really, i just needed more photos of people and the arts, and i figured this would be a great way to kill to bird with one stone.
plus, i told them i was a senior photography major at a local college...
which is a lie...
but it worked to get me in none-the-less!
anywho, as a thank-you to some of the artisians that were nice enough to show me around, explain thier craft, and photograph them, i made some copies of pictures i took of them practicing thier art specifically, framed them, and dropped them off a couple weeks ago.
well, of the artists, Debbi, liked her photo so much (here is the photo)
that as a thank you for my thank you, she designed AND threw AND glaze mixed a mug specifically for me!
i mean, i probably could have bought a mug like this one for a couple of bucks anyway, but that isn't the point.
this whole transaction represents that my photography, my REAL passion, has some significance outside myself. it means that who i am, and what i trully love to do is of import, allbeit a small one, to the rest of the world.
this seemingly miniscule transaction gives context to who i am...
hmm...
and that makes me feel nice.
posted by Lord Milton Pepperbottom III at 1:03 PM
8 Comments:
You still going to China? Where's the letters?
I think that this is that mystery woman posting again. Lady, you don't have Jev's razor wit and gloomy out look on the social conventions that nag at our souls. Instead, you fill web space with fluffy girly talk. You know that we are going to be checking Jev's blog while he is away in China and we are not going to let you sabotage his sight.
Anonymously,
Will
touche...
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So.....China? You still going? Did you know there are people in Minneapolis that want to learn English.
you move here, Live with lanny and drink, drink and drink. It would so great. Minneapolis has a large Gay population, so you would fit right in.
I was talking to Jesus, and he said, "Mark, you must tell Geed to come back to Minnesota." I like the fact he called you Geed. It shows he cares.
Anyway, you're a great American.
I called China, and they said they don't let liars in to china.
When you get back from China you are going to have to take cool pictures of our baby girl- and give her a cool nickname.
-Zamy (and lucy)
You update your blog as if it were the 17th century...
The blogosphere misses your witty humor and keen observations, as well as frequent updates about your ovaries.
Smooches,
-m00n-
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