i unfortunately havent been doing a whole lot of work on my props.. as i seem to have so many obstacles in the way.. first is a hectic work schedule.. which im sure many people are very familiar with so i need no explaining there.. second.. im just at this certain stopping point.. the 2 major props i have left to finish at this point.. i need to paint outside.. it has been very rainy here lately or my schedule just hasnt permitted.. and i would paint in the basement.. however i have so many things that i have made or stashed..all over the place..so there isnt really a whole lot of room left.. its really one big vicious circle because i have a shed waiting to be built..but i have to build a platform before it can go up..which brings me right back to the whole problem to begin with.. BAD WEATHER.. uuggghhh..

i really thought getting all my work done over the winter would be a good thing so i could relax when the summer months came around.. but i was wrong.. it has left me pacing looking for something to do.. haha.. i just keep trying to take care of all the detail work.. although i tend to organize and clean up when i have nothing really to do.. (OCD) haha.. tonight i got the great task of ripping out 21 feet of seam that i had sewn in.. 3 drops were all sewn together but i now need them in 3 seperate pieces due to a change of plans..

over the course of the next 2 weeks.. i will be setting up and then tearing down stages and booths and such for our local annual arts festival.. its part of the stagehand work and one of the reasons why i love that job so much is that.. certain gigs i come home with a lot of free stuff.. haha.. not only do i take things people will just throw away.. i get free lunch..a nice paycheck.. and above all.. inspiration and ideas.. im excited..

ill keep everyone posted on whatevers happening..as always.. haha.. and i try not to take my unproductiveness to heart.. it will all come into place im sure..

oh.. and i found this fabulous book while working at the store the other day..its called Scared! How to Draw Fantastic Horror Comic Characters.. by stever miller and bryan baough.. ISBN# 0823016641.. i had to have it.. the characters are great..and it gives you a basic sketch..which i thought is great because it is a good guide to posture and body position while making bodies.. be it chicken wire or whatever technique.. check it out.. you can find the book at bn.com.. just throw in the ISBN#.. it will pop right up..

ok im off.. again.. another long one.. haha..  i feel like i should thank you all for your time..