Jane Hammond -- AOD

"Still Life With Seal," 1999

"Martin House Me," 1999

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Neil Diamond- Dry Your Eyes (With The Band)

I can't get this out of my head...the heat! The power!!

Danyol -- AOD

"You have to go live with Daddy" 2008

"Elizabeth Taylor's Phonebook" 2008

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Pet Post

Harley the Houseguest

Luna the Vineyard Lover

Sketchbook 22

Jukebox

I have made a mix with this title in my head over the years and was astounded to find out that it has already been sent to press. Perfect for these warm summer nights!

Fresh off the Island

And still going strong in my love affair with the bass (and puns)!!

Rosalynn Stovall -- AOD

"Plight of the Hodgepodge Fish"

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Sketchbook 21

Sketchbook 20

Image Inspiration

These barns/buildings designed by Colorado architect Harry Teague make me want to:

1. Buy the yellow one
2. Finally start an official pretend school and run it out of a barn
3. Purchase upwards of 25 farm animals, ranging from sheep to bunnies

Grant Barnhart -- AOD

"Ontos Explored Behind High School Bleachers"

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Luo Brothers -- AOD

"Welcome to the World's Most Famous Brand"

How is it that watching "Fast Food Nation" made me want a cheeseburger and fries?! The Luo Brothers aren't helping...

Allison Sommers -- AOD

"Sleepwalker," 2008

Check out her Flickr page here

Image Inspiration

This photograph makes me want to:

1. Pretend to be Marilyn Monroe
2. Pretend to be Marilyn Manson
3. Immediately become a counselor at an all women's, 1920's inspired, rockabilly sleep-away camp

I've been resting...

taking cues from this resting beauty:

I've also been working on my August Resolutions list and it's growing by the minute!