Warm Fuzzies (Cackle, Crackle)

Warm Fuzzies Free Wallpaper Sample

Free Wallpaper Week at the Bureau continues! Today’s wallpaper is anti-cute in response to the previous saccharine submission. It’s kind of like chestnuts roasting on an open fire, but not. Don’t take this one too literally, and I hope you’ll help spread the wallpaper cheer!

Download “Warm Fuzzies” in the following sizes:

320 x 480 (iphone) •  640 x 960 (iphone4) •  1024 x 1024 (ipad)
1440 x 900 (laptop) •  1600×1200 (full screen) •  2560×1600 (wide screen)

Please share these wallpapers following the guidelines of the Creative Commons “Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives” license. Basically, you can share the heck out of these, but always remember to attribute the source and please don’t alter or sell the art. Thanks!

Drypoint and Chine Collé Printmaking

I took a class at Em Space recently which was taught by two master printmakers from Japan. Ritsuko Ozeki and Takahiko Hayashi were both visiting from Tokyo because their work is on display at the Froelick Gallery thru November, and they agreed to give a three hour workshop on drypoint and chine collé.

Examples of drypoint and chine collé artwork by Ritsuko Ozeki and Takahiko Hayashi
Examples of work by Ritsuko Ozeki and Takahiko Hayashi

Let me tell you, it was one of the funnest printmaking classes I’ve taken! Twelve students were all able to create an etching on plexiglass using a variety of sharp tools, and then make a print of it using fancy japanese paper samples the teachers brought with them. Continue reading “Drypoint and Chine Collé Printmaking” →

Reduce, Recycle, Reuse. Attack of the Giant Styrofoam Robot.

I stopped by my old friend Ziba the other day and as I entered the lobby was greeted by their newest “employee”, a giant styrofoam robot. Also known as a styrobot, it was commissioned for the space and created by Michael Salter (check out his work online). Welcome styrobot!

This is a styrobot on display in San Jose. Ziba is under pretty tight wraps so I couldn't get a personal photo of their robot.

I Sew Flat Things, So I Made an iPad Case

When my live-in bought the latest and greatest Apple technology (we’re a few months behind here at the Bureau, so I’m referring to the iPad), it needed a protective case so it didn’t get scratched by the myriad of other Apple products that usually travel with it. Enter iPad case made to match a Jack Spade bag with a brown plaid outer fabric, two layers of quilting and a dotted orange liner.

Brown and orange plaid iPad case with orange dotted lining.

Stop Time With A Penfelt Watch

On the first real day of summer in Portland you just want to stop time, because before you know it summer will have flown by and you’ll be stuck again with the rain and your bottle of vitamin D chewables. Luckily, Portland maker LeBrie Rich feels the same, and made this felt watch for just such occasions. See more of her stuff on Etsy at Penfelt.

Teal and lime hand felted watch by LeBrie Rich.