The birds having breakfast at spoon.

Joe there in the back, then Sparky and Audrey.  Doesn't breakfast look better at Spoon!

Joe knows since he was a fat kid that the pastries are dangerious for him.

Lovely little Audrey by the fruit and granola (maybe I should have switched her and Joe)

Because I know how tempting those chedder chive scones are - I have one every morning. 

One of my favorite things about New York City are the fire escapes.  The are so lovely and interesting.  This fire escape at work is a little scary.  It is super long because it covers two windows, so the gap where the stairs are open is huge.  The long birds didn't seem to mind it.  The just looked lovely.I am sorry about the fast move.  My web guru is really amazing and very quick.  I have been thinking that I wanted a freestanding blog, so I hope you  find you way to my new home.Also for those of you that have asked, I will be selling any and all of the softies at Renegade in Brooklyn, but if you are interested in any of the birds that you have seen let me know because they are all one of a kind (I am working from very loose patterns!).  

On to the photos!

Sparky and Audrey telling the others, "its totally safe out here".

Everyone from left to right.  Peggy (with the quirly q), Joe (he used to be a fat kid), Audrey is a bit of a busy body, and Sparky the long bird that started it all.

Last shot as the go up the stairs.  

Here they are in the bag ready to head out the door.

Sparky outside the window of spoon…

Spoon is my most favorite place in the world for breakfast.
I love the people that work there…they make my day.
It is a ritual that even durning my poorest days I would allow myself that treat.
A cup of hot chocolate - perfect and not too sweet and a delicious buttery scone.

The long birds (so named until the Boy thinks of something more clever) and I did a photoshoot at Spoon…photos inside next week.

This was the only time we had someone come up to us while we were shooting. It was early in the day, so I didn’t have a spiel about what we were doing. When I said that no I wasn’t in school, she gave me the weirdest look. I guess you can’t do wierd things without being in school? Who knew?

This is one of the last photos, we were walking home from the diner. But I already have ideas for the next time. Plus I have some film to pick up today.

Check out Mr. Toast at Coney Island taken by the talented Anne!

I am extremely proud of the Boy. He just started his new film! Hurrah! Not only that, but he has a deadline for the video game and two short films that he is finishing up. Busy week for him! After that we have to have a little celebration.

A huge thanks to Kath for my write up about my robots in whipup! I feel so honored! You’d think I get my act together and post some of my new robots, but no such luck! I hope the birds are ok as a replacement for now.

Here is a couple more shots of the softies around town - I even managed to work orange into the mix today! What I did not manage to do was get my painting completed or even started, so instead here is my sketch. (my excuse - fighting off this low-grade cold thing - feeling loads better today, but just trying to take it really easy)
I still have more photos of the softies for next week and going to take some of the tall birds today. The Boy attached them to wood and I must say they look fantastic. I am totally smitten with them! So photos of them next week too.

sort of inspired by this truly amazing photo

Have a fabulous weekend.

All the birds enjoyed the day, it was beautiful out, such a perfect spring day. (although it snowed big huge snowflakes yesterday!)

This little owl was missing his home in the trees, so for a couple moments he was home.

I love what is happening with the reflection in the Boy’s glasses.

Taking photos of this set-up (the same one from Tuesday) there was a woman taking photos of us taking the photos.

At my favorite diner. We ended the day with a late lunch. These guys are having a burger and some fries.

Waiting for dessert.

Some cake please?

(I can’t seem to find it on-line, but last night I saw the naked cowboy on a commercial for the usa network)

The Boy, the softies and I went on a fieldtrip this weekend to show them the city. Our first stop was Madison Square Park. We were a little too early in the morning for the Shake Shack so they just sat in the seat and chatted.

We covered a lot, captured some great moments.
I will show more this and the next couple of weeks.

Building a softie army for renegade!
Johanna and I are going to be in Brooklyn. I can’t believe I forgot to say whoohooo!

I made a girl. Well she has hair…sort of mermaid crossed with a sea creature.

They came from a piece of this backdrop that we painted several years ago. The colors were just so beautiful I couldn’t bear to throw it away. It was ungessoed so I threw it in the wash and the paint stayed.

Here are my first three creations, names from left to right :
Irma (the middle sister) Matildia (the youngest sister) and Azriel (the oldest sister).

Would love to know what you think….

cornelius is a grease monkey and he loves to work on the custom cars!

This little (well not so little) guy is for a benefit (in april).
A new friend is trying to raise money for their documentary on a female racecar driver.
Seems like it is going to be a really interesting story,
so I am helping
with Softies!

Not quite done with the painting, still have to paint in the robot with wings, you might be able to see the sketch. We are doing a major cleaning at the studio. I am dusting areas that I don’t think have ever seen a dust rag. So nasty. Here is a little dust monster that I created.

Also is a new creation.
a girl that turned into a sea creature.
the Boy has named her Azriel.

She is made from recycled painted fabric. (I wash the fabric tons - to make it soft, and then I know that paint isn’t going anywhere.) We cut down larger backdrops to fit in our space better and sometimes we are left with these amazing pieces. I’ll make as many creatures as possible and then once the fabric is gone…well then I’ll try and scavange more from the next beautiful backdrop we make.

I was able to snatch up one of Rosa’s lovely creations.
Oh I love love her, little number 502.
She feels so soft and lovely. And she is made so delicately.
I love it. Totally makes me want to step up my game!

what a lovely little face.