Lisa Mertins’ Life Illustrated » 2009 » August

Brave New World

That’s What He Said

This is my way of coping with the local fire threat. Drinking Good Earth spice tea and thinking about art.

What They Drove To Get Here

This blasted sky is a perfect pick for Skywatch Friday. It evokes the Grapes of Wrath sentiment Ethan and I felt as we drove through the Badlands of Hwy 60 today. It’s too bloody hot for anything but dust bowl metaphors… Retro Red’s in Cherry Valley is where this old truck can be found. Look [...]

Back To School Advice

Yes, returning to a familiar theme but using back to school as my excuse. Listen kids, don’t forget to pack some caution into that book bag… The word for last Friday’s Illustration Friday prompt; Caution. Better late than never.

Pear In A Peach Place

This was taken at Rios Peach farm last year. Their peaches are remarkable but not as photogenic as this pear was. It’s a solar plate etching or intaglio print on paper I made myself.  What a revelation! A greener, safer, simpler way to make a plate. Yes, I’ll be doing more of these.