I keep going back to Kevin Kelly’s 68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice as I find a new nugget with each read. Today the following “bit” spoke to me most: “To make something good, just do it. To make something great, just re-do it, re-do it, re-do it. The secret to making fine things is in … Continue reading Just Re-Do It
As I mentioned yesterday, we are on vacation in the Smoky Mountains and I’m using my Polaroid SX-70 again to capture images while here. Yesterday we hiked up to Clingmans Dome and I took these photos. I love how the black and white instant film gives everything a post apocalyptic feel. Continue reading More Mountain Polaroids
We are vacationing in the Smoky Mountains this week and I thought it would be a good time to get my Polaroid SX-70 back out for some shots. I’ve been neglecting my Polaroid camera for some time now and it felt good to shoot with it again. Here are a few shots I took yesterday. … Continue reading Mountain Polaroids
One of my collages from a few months ago. At first I thought this person was in a space suit but now I realize he’s in an outfit that resembles a bee keeper. But today, more than anything, it feels like someone taking the necessary precautions to reenter the world during COVID-19. Stay safe. Continue reading A Protective Walk
Yesterday I started a new collage notebook which means I actually finished my first book, something I didn’t think I’d be able to do. I have a tendency to start things and, well, never finish them. I have plenty of half filled notebooks around the house and when I started to feel the pull to … Continue reading How You Gonna Win…
Below are two collages I created when I first began to play around with the art form. I enjoy the contrast of people in each photo. The older gentleman with the apples always makes me smile for some reason. Choose wisely… Some of my favorite collages have a disproportionately sized person interrupting the smaller background. … Continue reading Choose Wisely
I’ve almost completely filled a notebook full of collages and wanted to get them into a digital format. I started by purchasing an app for my phone but was frustrated with the quality of scans. I thought…”Is it stupid to buy a scanner in 2020?“. I haven’t used a scanner in probably a decade or … Continue reading The 20 Dollar Scanner…
My website is a hobby featuring me writing about my hobbies such as collecting records, listening to music, discovering new artists, buying vintage audio gear and more. I have zero interest in monetizing this site nor am I interested in how many people read it. I don’t bother cross posting my posts to Facebook or … Continue reading Hobbies > Hustles
My twin sons passed their drivers exams last week and today was the first day they drove to school and back without an adult in the car. Spoiler alert: They did great and made it safely to both school and home. However, I’ve been distracted all day by the thought of them driving. It has … Continue reading Driving Distractions
I’ve already post two weeks worth of collages and explained the benefits collaging has brought to me. One thing I’ve noticed is that this practice has begun to train my brain to see interesting images and phrases to cut out and keep for future collages. Also, I’ve started keeping a smaller pocket book size notebook … Continue reading Collage Therapy: Week Three
Aaron Hartley 