observed and created things

0703102006

2010-07-04T08:26:00.001-07:00

0703102006, originally uploaded by h grace.

sc00003966

2010-04-06T19:47:00.001-07:00

sc00003966, originally uploaded by h grace.

0213001210

2010-03-21T12:07:00.001-07:00

0213001210, originally uploaded by h grace.

0318001910

2010-03-21T12:06:00.001-07:00

0318001910, originally uploaded by h grace.

0318001742

2010-03-21T12:05:00.001-07:00

0318001742, originally uploaded by h grace.

butter.

bee mold

2010-02-24T07:15:00.001-08:00

bee mold, originally uploaded by h grace.

Flickr

2010-02-24T07:14:00.001-08:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

0127001731

2010-01-29T14:49:00.001-08:00

0127001731, originally uploaded by h grace.

Fat Cat and Monster

2010-01-26T19:15:00.001-08:00

0126001240, originally uploaded by h grace.

bikes+chickens

2010-01-21T10:35:00.001-08:00

bikes+chickens, originally uploaded by h grace.

this is where i am right now

1117091306a

2010-01-21T10:34:00.003-08:00

1117091306a, originally uploaded by h grace.

1115092101

2010-01-21T10:34:00.001-08:00

1115092101, originally uploaded by h grace.

i swear this blog isnt about my dog.

2010-01-21T10:33:00.001-08:00

1214092153, originally uploaded by h grace.

pearl and tony

2010-01-21T10:31:00.001-08:00

1016091938, originally uploaded by h grace.

1031091301

2009-11-15T13:14:00.003-08:00

1031091301, originally uploaded by h grace.

IMG_6801

2009-11-15T13:14:00.001-08:00

IMG_6801, originally uploaded by h grace.

IMG_6808

2009-11-15T13:13:00.003-08:00

IMG_6808, originally uploaded by h grace.

IMG_6803

2009-11-15T13:13:00.001-08:00

IMG_6803, originally uploaded by h grace.

2009-11-15T07:20:00.000-08:00

i live in a pretty beautiful world.

1022091805a

2009-11-15T07:13:00.003-08:00

1022091805a, originally uploaded by h grace.

0920091205

2009-11-15T07:13:00.001-08:00

0920091205, originally uploaded by h grace.

0920091048d

2009-11-15T07:12:00.003-08:00

0920091048d, originally uploaded by h grace.

0920091048b

2009-11-15T07:12:00.001-08:00

0920091048b, originally uploaded by h grace.

helen portfolio034

2009-07-21T15:51:00.001-07:00

helen portfolio034, originally uploaded by h grace.

summertime [enchanting wallpaper]

2009-06-20T05:55:00.000-07:00

LIVE SCAN

2009-05-26T13:09:00.000-07:00

2009-05-11T14:49:00.000-07:00

2009-01-05T10:11:00.000-08:00

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I will not go down under the ground
"Cause somebody tells me that death's comin' 'round
An' I will not carry myself down to die
When I go to my grave my head will be high,
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

There's been rumors of war and wars that have been
The meaning of the life has been lost in the wind
And some people thinkin' that the end is close by
"Stead of learnin' to live they are learning to die.
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

I don't know if I'm smart but I think I can see
When someone is pullin' the wool over me
And if this war comes and death's all around
Let me die on this land 'fore I die underground.
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

There's always been people that have to cause fear
They've been talking of the war now for many long years
I have read all their statements and I've not said a word
But now Lawd God, let my poor voice be heard.
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

If I had rubies and riches and crowns
I'd buy the whole world and change things around
I'd throw all the guns and the tanks in the sea
For they are mistakes of a past history.
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

Let me drink from the waters where the mountain streams flood
Let me smell of wildflowers flow free through my blood
Let me sleep in your meadows with the green grassy leaves
Let me walk down the highway with my brother in peace.
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

Go out in your country where the land meets the sun
See the craters and the canyons where the waterfalls run
Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho
Let every state in this union seep in your souls.
And you'll die in your footsteps
Before you go down under the ground.

--Bob Dylan--

the best part of being home

2009-01-01T07:10:00.000-08:00

womantree

2009-01-01T07:07:00.000-08:00

tiny apples

2008-12-02T21:19:00.001-08:00

THEY'RE TWO INCHES IN DIAMETER

FROM PHOTOGRAPHY FOUNDATIONS fall 2008

2008-11-04T06:29:00.000-08:00

postcards

2008-08-16T12:00:00.000-07:00

Aug. 16, 2008

2008-08-15T21:07:00.000-07:00

Reclaiming a piece of the boyhood I never let myself have:

Aug. 15, 2008

more to come

Various 2006-present

2008-07-24T14:55:00.000-07:00

various from austin 2008

2008-07-22T17:04:00.000-07:00

Family Photos

2008-07-12T14:34:00.000-07:00

PATCHES 4 SALE

2008-06-18T12:52:00.000-07:00

PATCHES FOR SALE
made by me [aitch]

[I heart war images are about 4" square, and the bike images are about 6.5"x5"
the flower image is about 4" in diameter]

any of them can be made in rainbow, blue, yellow (doesnt show up super well on white), green, pink, maroon, red, orange, army green, etc. if i dont have a color up that you want, dont hesitate to ask, i'll make one for you!
i can layer the colors [$0.50 more for that]

they are $2
except the rainbow ones are $2.50
if you want 12, ill give you them for $20

[plus shipping, course]

I'll have more up soon!

if you have an idea or you want something specific, i can probably do that, shoot me an e-mail.

let me know if you want one and i'll give you my paypal

i can also be sent $ but thats riskier, takes longer, etc.

e-mail: helen_lanier@yahoo.com

PEACE

things from home

2008-06-12T12:20:00.000-07:00

TRASH

2008-05-13T16:33:00.001-07:00

IMG_0004, originally uploaded by helen grace.

5/13

TRASH

2008-05-13T13:39:00.001-07:00

IMG_0007, originally uploaded by helen grace.

5/13

TRASH

2008-05-13T13:38:00.001-07:00

IMG_0011, originally uploaded by helen grace.

5/13

TRASH

2008-05-13T13:36:00.001-07:00

IMG_0024, originally uploaded by helen grace.

5/13

Aug 2007-Jan 2008

2008-01-29T10:29:00.000-08:00

i apologize for the lack of a scanner; i have to make due with my camera.

excuse the blue magnets!

2007-12-24T20:24:00.000-08:00

dec. 2007

2007-12-23T16:56:00.001-08:00

blue background / pencil scribble series. 2006. bee from a children's book.

2007-12-23T16:53:00.001-08:00

this is from an ant series i did 2005/6. i wish still had the rest of them. they were sent out to numerous people.

2007-12-23T16:35:00.000-08:00

so there are some OLD postcards ... made in 2005 i think?

HELLO INTERNET WORLD

2007-12-23T14:51:00.000-08:00

i decided to create a blog spot to encourage the continuous creation of art-stuff and to 'publish', or put fourth my 'work'.

i must admit, i'm a bit scared.

i have been craving a community that will require me [through peer pressure or encouragement or criticism or what-have-you] to create on a higher and more regular basis. i have gotten lazy and art is a therapy not to be ignored or neglected. therefore i have decided since i do not currently live at a residency or am involved in a group of like minded people, i will create a tiny place for myself on the internet.

i hope who ever you may be will comment, critique, and encourage the scribbles i post.

i will say this as my disclaimer:

i view art as a therapy, a way of communicating with myself and possibly with other viewers. i have come to know that i am fascinated with how others perceive me and my work. i believe this to be somewhat harmful, in the day to day movements of my life, but in my work and my art-mess i move beyond that self-consciousness. i cannot see myself or the things i make as others do. [although i do sometimes have those out of body experiences] do i want to? yes, in the way we wish for the easy road of life to be lit with neon lights; we want the easy way, but we crave, we need, the best, most honest way.

i work best with dialogue and inspiration from others. at times it can feel like i am stealing peoples ideas; i honestly believe this is not the case. its like i need someone to say "tree climbing" for me to remember it exist and then i cannot stop tree climbing for months. its like being called on the beautiful things in life and then i cannot get them out of my head.

i go through phases and get stuck in one mode. i have made postcards for almost 2 years and somehow just switch to working on sheets of paper. there are patterns in my work.

my goal, my wish, my journey i am working towards is being able to say i am an artist and i make art. right now i am comfortable and happy saying i make stuff.

[i'd also like to be able to sell my work...but i dont really know how to do that]

SO. on with it.
dont let me get lazy. [said to self and you]