Every Day Should Be A Red Letter Day

setting sun, countdown to s'mores!

-every- day is #blackcatappreciationday at my house #purrfect #blackcats #felinefiesta #catsvsdogs

it was incredibly difficult, but I resisted this ENTIRE s'mores display.

This guy. "Officially", for 15 years today, "Unofficially" for much longer.

hiding out among the campus redwoods, having my morning coffee.

Believe it or not, twenty years ago yesterday @sanfranciscocenterforthebook opened their doors to the bay area #bookarts community. Last night, the exhibit "20/20 Vision" opened, showcasing current trends and ideas in the community, created by emerging book artists. Shown here: curator Steve Woodall, speaking about the working and sharing some #sfcblove stories.

getting ready to induct a new group of members into the #artistamp creators club! Brought along #goodmailday for inspiration and a whole pile of inspiring #mailart. Ready, set, PERF!

spent part of today at SFCB, getting inspired and talking #artistbooks. It was also the last day of the Hedi Kyle "Biblio Objet" exhibition...what a treat to spend quality time with this A+++ show!

don't tell anyone, but it might possibly be true that I'm working on (a couple) new #zines for SFZF. AND ONE OF THEM IS ABOUT MUNI. Jus' sayin. #muni #sfzinesters #DIYordie #collage #sanfrancisco

July is International Zine Month! That means you should stop by @artistcraftsmansupply_sf THIS WEDNESDAY (July 13th) for "Zinemaking 101" -- a free workshop I'll be teaching! You'll see examples of some of my fave zines and learn the ins-and-outs of making your own. Attendees leave with a completed zine. 5:30-7:00 pm, free to all!

spent part of the day taking in the Hand Bookbinder's of California exhibition with @lesyaw! The fantastic gem that you see here is a close-up of Bettina Pauly's work -- a tunnel book that was one of my exhibit faves. Thanks to @sfplbookarts for hosting this top notch show! Thru September 3rd, 2016.

whatta GREAT party!!! Thanks to all who pitched in to make the #SFOCC #5 birthday party a fun one! Shown above: my Co-op passport, with a variety of #artistamps issued over the years. From L-R, stamp designers are : @ginavisione (SF / Corr / Respond / Ence Co-op), @sallyw3000 (5 year birthday stamp), @ginavisione (Honoring All Our Loved Ones), and @mcforys (Halloween 2015).

found on the shelf of my fave used bookstore (Aardvark Books, SF) last night. I snapped a clandestine pic and stifled my laughter. J. Traw speaks the truth Tanya. You (most likely) are the better artist.

an amazing group of freshly minted #artistamp makers at last night's @SFCB class "Faux Postage 202: Lick 'Em and Stick 'Em"! Shown above, starting at top left and moving clockwise: Sally, Christina, Pam, Jerry, Sarah, and me! #artistamps #mailart #rubberstamps #mixedmedia #collage

some more goodies from @sfplbookarts "Hands on History" event last night. Some of the #ephemera and #archives that David Talbot used while researching his book "Season of the Witch" were on display. Of course I ❤️❤️❤️'d all of these crazy #summeroflove postcards and band fliers. #haightashbury #psychedelicart #sanfrancisco

spent part of last night hangin' with @sfplbookarts as part of their "Hands on History" series for this season's #ocob (One City, One Book) program. Last night we were shown through some of the #ephemera and #archives that David Talbot used while researching "Season of the Witch".