Garden Party

This past May 5, artists Carolyn Castaño and Hadley Holliday welcomed a group of artists to Carolyn's

Solano Canyon garden. It was the first in a series of collaborative "drawing" 

events for their curatorial project Garden Party.

During the sessions artists are free to interpret the idea of plein air 

by drawing, painting, taking photographs, collage, making cuttings, or simply 

hanging out for the day. The events will culminate in a catalog and 

exhibition at the Fellows of Contemporary Art this September.

I took some photographs documenting the May 5th happening. Check out more of my photographs from the Cinco de Mayo event (and images from Garden Party #2) on Hadley's Blog!

Thank you Hadley and Carolyn!

ERMIE at THE Unique Camp!

I am very excited to announce that I will be conducting a dyeing workshop at the Unique Camp, which will take place June 6-9th! My workshop will feature a basic introduction to color theory, dyeing techniques with both natural indigo and synthetic dyes, in a non-judgmental, supportive setting. I'll assist each student with their work- everyone will complete a take home project! 

The Unique Camp is:

"A 4-day creative conference that strategically curates workshops and experiences in three areas to stimulate both the mind and body.  There are small business workshops, creative art classes and outdoor challenges - all designed to help entrepreneurs thrive by stimulating both sides of the brain. 

 Registered Campers will choose the classes and workshops best suited for them from a long list of offerings such as Finding & Working with Investors, Product Photography that Sells, Search Engine Optimization, Finding Your Voice/Telling Your Story, and How to be a Great Boss.  

Just like at summer camp, each day Campers attend scheduled classes and then have 'free time' when they can try their hand at archery, go for a horseback ride, lounge by the pool, nap under the shade of a huge pine tree, and loads more"

Registration is still open and there are a few spots left! Check out some of the other speakers here- it's quite a line up!

I hope to see you there! 

xx

JPD

Photo 2 by Milena Silvano

pastel pinks

...beach day with my mom...

Echo Park Craft Fair

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the Echo Park Craft Fair this past weekend! You all made it a smashing success. I was so busy, I was only able to snap a handful of photos. 

Thank you to all of the amazing women who contributed projects to my booth: Debra Baxter, Cheryl Cambras, Julie Cho, Claire Cottrell, Lili Cuzor, Emilie Halpern, Katie Hanburger, Hadley Holliday, Kate Miss, and Melanie Nakaue and Lauren Spencer King. I adore you all , and all that you do.

Of course, extra special thanks to my Mom, who helped out so much in the booth, and to Rachel Craven and Beatrice Valenzuela - the goddesses who created this amazing event, and work so hard each season to put on a fantastic fair. Thank you!

xx

JPD

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