walkabout.


March 25, 2008

Patrick whisked me away from the house/studio on friday to spend a whole weekend in town. It felt great to be “on foot”. Oso’s nose led the way. We walked everywhere. In tall pines, down ‘county roads’, ’round the center of town and thru the awesome architectural ‘door’ place. The textures and colors were treasures. Also heard some great music from our friends, the brent berry band and art of flying. Spring is officially here at 8000 ft, and we are digging in the dirt! It’s gonna be a rockin’ garden season!

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8 Responses to “walkabout.”

  1. Doug Chayka Says:
    March 26th, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    Hey Jen, isn’t it great to be a-smellin’ the spring air?
    Cool drawings and nice photos. Sketchbook in one hand and beer in the other listening to a live show is a very good thing.


  2. Andrew R. Wright Says:
    March 26th, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    I always love looking at your photos. I especially enjoyed these ones. They look so much like your collage/painting/prints. Something I am aspiring to do with all my work (consistant flow of work no matter what media, I think is what I mean?).

    George was actually talking about your photos for the chai tea book yesterday.

    How goes your neck of the woods?


  3. priya Says:
    March 28th, 2008 at 7:09 am

    very, very intriguing photographs.


  4. coloredsock Says:
    March 28th, 2008 at 10:33 am

    hey Doug–remember the good ol’ days down at 18th and Vine? jazz, beer, and drawing from 2-6 am? ah, i miss that.

    thanks for your comment, andrew–glad you like the photos. i don’t think of it when i’m taking pictures, but i guess they do look like my collages and paintings. i remember students saying that about the india photos. things are great here! digging in the garden and loving long hikes in the warmer weather. also diving deeper into the chai book–i’m super excited! also starting on my next kids book soon. hope you are enjoying your thesis! looking at all your work (and other IA student blogs) makes me miss and crave that energy…mmm, grad school…


  5. nadine Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 5:01 am

    Once again your art has brought a smile to my face :-) The photos are lovely, and your use of loose free line is inspiring!


  6. Emma Jean Pretto Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    Hi Jenny!

    I was so happy when Tammy said you had contacted her.

    I fondly remember the entertainment that you always provided when hanging around the Pretto kids. And, I have some childhood photos that will look for and forward to you (one in particular comes to mind :))….perhaps you will be able to draw some inspiration for them as well.

    Congratulations on you success, and I look forward to seeing much more from you.

    Sincerely,
    Mrs. Pretto


  7. Anonymous Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    Hi Jenny! We remember that Christmas, including the wall paper in the kitchen and… Uncle Andy (?) as Santa! Of course the others in the picture are Aunt Ady and Cousin Renee.

    ….Now… who is this??

    Hint: We live in Texas…

    P.S. We love the new book!!
    P.P.S. Are you still in Taos?


  8. coloredsock Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    WOW! talk about blasts from the past! Mrs. Pretto! how are you? i hope you are well! i’ll never forget slumber parties at your house, playing ‘light as a feather’! ha, ha! thanks for your sweet comment. if you find those pictures, i’d LOVE to see them. i was sad to miss Tammy in stl, but we all talked about a reunion so i hope that happens. please, keep in touch!

    and hmmmm, texas??? it has to be Uncle Karl + Aunt Irene! (because I saw Uncle Paul + Aunt Gerry commented on another post)! yes, we’re in Taos—when you coming to visit??? we welcome visitors–especially family! xojenny

    ps i’m so happy you like my book!!!


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