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Vote!

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:42:46 GMT

Dear LJ friends,

I need your vote! This month I'm participating in a curated online market called papernstich. They rate the shop by how many hearts each vendor gets! The vendor with the most hearts gets another free month in the online market.

To add a heart to my shop is easy- click here to sign up to vote and then click here to vote for me if you like what you see in my shop! (simply click on the heart to the left)

I am also giving away a free summer postcard set for any purchase above $20 through papernstich. Just mention papernstich in the check out. Thanks! : )

Love Bites

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:01:52 GMT

Some of you may know that I paired up with my sister, executive pastry chef Louise to make a unique Valentine's Day chocolate box ($35) which includes: a two color silk-screened chocolate box with red scallop detail and tie string, a heart shaped blank valentine's day card and four indulgent chocolate bonbons (Cardamon chocolate, Cinnamon Dulce de Leche, Brown sugar banana and Almond truffle). I wanted to share with you pictures of the box and the chocolates. Today is the last day to order! For more details and to order click here.

light

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:05:12 GMT

We= Trouble gallery show at Tiny Showcase

Inspiration: moth + fire

The two sculptures are molded out of air dry porcelain over light wire armature
to hold the L.E.D.s in place. I made the fuzzy texture by painting a separate piece of dry porcelain clay a light beige and then shaving bits off using a wire brush. I then covered each of the sculptures entirely in these light beige shavings so it appears dusty and fuzzy like a moth wing. The LEDs are wired simply and attached to watch batteries which can be replaced as needed.

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OK GO!

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:03:28 GMT

respost from madebytess

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
- What I create will be just for you.
- It'll be done this year.
- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry. I may draw or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you have to repost. We can all make stuff!!

Inauguration day

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:01:12 GMT

Kids always say it best:

On January 20, McSweeney's and 826 National will release Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country, a collection of letters from students to President Obama—questions, requests, and advice.

Limited edition Valentine chocolate Box

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:03:01 GMT

I'm finally collaborating with my big sister the amazing pastry chef!
These will only be available between Jan.11th-Jan.19th.
For more information and to place your order visit the shop!
Happy Early Valentine's everyone!

Vote!

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:53:27 GMT

My sister and I voted early. We
both felt that it would be important to
vote early so we can help during voting day.
If you would also like to help please sign
up here

To find your polling place please
contact your county's registrars office:

L.A. county
and counties outside of L.A.

To learn about California ballot measures
from the Center of Governmental studies:

voter minutes (60 sec. sound bites explaining each one)

Sea Serpent and Me

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:34:24 GMT

Come celebrate with me!

During the book signing Dashka and I will be talking a bit about the process. I'll be talking about what I think is relevant information on the illustrating a children's book. If anyone would like information on anything in particular or would like a question answered please feel free to e-mail me (gatapuff@yahoo.com) and I'll make sure to include that in the talk. I'll definitely try to make sure the talk is relevant and informative to everyone, writers and illustrators alike. Dashka will be talking about story arch and character development.

THIS SATURDAY in southern California
OCT11th 2:00pm-4:00pm
Sea Serpent and Me book signing

Location
210 East Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
Driving Directions

Store Hours
Mon - Thurs 12pm to 9pm
Fri - Sun 11am to 10pm

Contact Info
Phone 626-458-7482
Fax 626-458-7486
Email info@gallerynucleus.com

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- Originals paintings from the book will be on display and for sale
- new artist prints released from Catia Chien
- Dashka(author) and Catia (illustrator) will talk about childrens books and process on the "Sea Serpent and Me"
Book reading
(2:00)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
(2:15 - 3:00)
Book signing and mingling
(3:00 - 4:00)

Against Palin

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:43:19 GMT

Went to a demonstration on saturday in O.C and though protesting is not the solution I was really glad there were so many of us (over 400 people!) voicing out against Sarah Palin outside of her Republican fundraising event.

meet Paloma the activist dog

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ok.

now tell me how someone can be an intelligent feminist and still support her?

check your facts

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:09:03 GMT

Opening for Into the Woods gallery show is this Saturday(June 14th) 7:00-11:00 pm at Gallery Nucleus
I'll have two large paintings (one of them is shown below) + five graphite drawings in the show.

Gallery Nucleus is located at:
210 East Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
for price and inquiries ph: 626-458-7482

title: LIT ROOM
medium: acrylic
size: 27.5" x 19.5"

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:18:18 GMT

A new commissioned painting for a Parisian boutique in Manhattan surrounding
the act of gift giving on Valentine's Day. It will be printed as a 36" x 60" poster
for the window display.

REGISTER TO VOTE

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:08:32 GMT

Today, Jan 22nd is the last day to register to vote for the Feb. 5th primaries in California
download mail in registration form here (make sure to postmark it with today's date before sending it in)
and a list of locations of Local County Election Officials (for walk in registration today some will stay open until midnight)

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:29:25 GMT

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with friends and family!

oh also, I'm cooking Christmas dinner this year and completely unprepared for it.

wish me luck ! : )

winter

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:18:20 GMT

Tiny Showcase printed this image as part of their special winter set collection

8" x 11"- $30 ~ purchase it here

Book making

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:22:01 GMT

Making books- one of my favorite things to do.

Flying books

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:40:53 GMT

Finished painting a commissioned painting, related to books.
Now if I could only decide on what frame would go well with it.

new postcard

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:35:00 GMT

Dear Lj friends

I am doing research for a children's book so I was wondering if you all could help me by answering a few questions:

Did you have an imaginary friend when you were a kid? how old were you?
did you ever stop believing in it?
if yes, do you remember the moment when you stopped believing in it and why?

Thank you!

Children's books

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:55:56 GMT

Slowly making headway on my tween(between picture book and middle grade) children's book. Finished a first draft and I'm going to go straight to storyboarding until I find out what I should do for the ending. Any writers out there have any tips for solving the dilemna of a mild writer's block? I guess that is as good as asking for the cure to cancer. Perhaps picking up inspiring reads might get something going again...can anyone recommend any children's books/stories akin to Roah Dahl and Sendak with a little bit of dark humor?

City of Hope

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:40:33 GMT

At last year's benefit 24hr Cancer Dance-a-thon I lasted from 10:am until 2:40am...then my feet had a mild break down. But this year I'm bringing two pairs of really comfortable shoes and only staying from 10:00am until 10:00pm and hopefully raising $500 so if you feel so inclined please make a donation at the dance-a-thon website, and if you are into swing dancing there will be lessons + dancing for 24 hours and free to sign up here.

I'll have these two prints for anyone who donates $50 or more (just e-mail: gatapuff@yahoo.com after donating to let me know where you want the prints sent to). You can donate from now to Nov.17th!
Here's a FAQ about the event.

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:15:04 GMT

I just finished this book: a very inspiring, informative and practical with a friendly nudge book to everyone who has ever wished that they could just be creative for a living and start a creative business from scratch.
one of many special tid bits in the book: one of my favorites, Sharilyn from lovely design, has an interview in it. : )

Highly recommend it to all of my crafty friends.

and speaking of craft, I just got back (last week) from Renegade Craft Fair Chicago which happened in conjunction with Do Division street music fest. It was a learning experience equal parts exhausting and fun. I only brought prints, postcards and buttons but those darned things are heavy. I am looking forward to next year's Renegade where I vow not to have to deal with weighing in luggage at 84lbs and having to pay the extra $50 fine.

For anyone from Chicago who missed the fair stop by the Renegade Handmade shop on division street- it's a beauty.

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:12:25 GMT

went to see one my favorite singers last friday: Ms.Chan Marshall of Cat Power. folk/rock with grit and soul.

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movie

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:24:07 GMT

wow....mark your calendars boys and girls...

lead boys and girls

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:43:19 GMT

I'll be attending this year's Camp Hollywood- swing dancing event from July 26-29th. They are overbooked with follows and not enough leads, so I thought I would help out Hillary who runs the camp get some more leads to sign up by posting about the camp:

REPOSTED FROM Camp Hollywood's mailer:

http://www.camphollywood.net/

Camp Hollywood just two weeks away - are you confirmed?

Four days of dances and classes from 10:00am - 2:00 am. Just think, two weeks from today you'll be enjoying the 10th Camp Hollywood! Or, you might, unless your name isn't at the door because we never got your registration. If you believe you registered for Camp Hollywood '07 but didn't get an e-mail from us titled "Camp Hollywood/NJC 2007 Confirmation", please contact us at info@camphollywood.net! This is vital because we want to make sure to iron out any problems before the camp - if you haven't heard from us, contact us now and we'll make sure you're on the list!

Still need leads for all levels!

In keeping our promise to enforce even lead/follow ratios for the classes, we have now had to close down all single follow openings for all levels. Which means - we need leads! So, come on, guys (or gals) and sign up now to keep our ladies dancing! If you are a lead/follow couple who would like to register for the camp, e-mail us at info@camphollywood.net for instructions. We may be able to re-open single follow spots as the lead spots catch up - we'll let you know when this happens! Don't forget, if you miss out on classes this year, you can still come to the dances!

Our Am Lindy & Am J&J (for follows) are currently full - if you'd like to be on the waiting list, send us an e-mail!

Name

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:34:45 GMT

Dear LJ friends

I want to start a handmade books blog.
And I need suggestions for blog names...preferably something related to books...

thanks!

still finishing a bunch of paintings

gatapuff@yahoo.com — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:04:42 GMT

It's up- the whole first episode of this american life on tv

I'm distracted and I need to paint.