Category Archives: The Trip

Well, kinda. Instead it was wine with (host) David Shine. Saturday night after “Discovery Green”  we returned to he and Harlene’s beautiful home and had a long and varied converstation on mice and men, art and archetecture, the rapture (that … Continue reading →

H.B and I scrambled to relocate before the “sneak peek” and were graciously received into Dave and Harlene Shine’s beautiful house in Montrose. H.B. was beyond happy that there were plenty of lizards, carpet, (and no homonally enraged cats!) We … Continue reading →

H.B. and I are going to shift to Dave Shine’s (Sashimi Tabernacle choir) house in Montrose to ease inter species conflicts at Natali’s loft. I have so enjoyed being here, in her element and her effortless genius and art but … Continue reading →

The Art car ball was held outside at the Orange Show this year. 50 cars made it in early to be on display. Dragons and Smoking seemed to be a trend (with 3 variations of each.) Marlborough cars by Alex … Continue reading →

“Cat”  gave birth to 6 mewling, squirming bundles of love late last night. Mom and babies are alright, hidden in Natali’s closet. Natali came home in time to see the last 2 born. Honey Bun is curious but has now … Continue reading →

Took time to enjoy some art yesterday. Was pleasantly surprised to find much free art and museums here in Houston. Went to Houston center for contemporary craft (Lisa Gralnick: the Gold standard) The Lawndale art center (“Measured” by Hillerbrand +Magsamen) … Continue reading →

Completed repairs to bug today Yahoo! Despite ominous  sky-there was only spitting drizzle. Glad to have those butts behind me and sealed. Visited studio and workshop of Isac and got to see his amazing wooden cars. Incredible work, and such … Continue reading →

Staying at Natalie’s warehouse space which is a collection of workspaces owned by Isac (who makes amazing and incredible wooden cars) as well as car restoration etc. Natalie is the only working artist here in this industrial setting. Behind the … Continue reading →

The hunt for repair materials began after trip to hardware. Foraged for butts along interstate, parking lots and fellow art car artist Paul McRae (Dragon car) delivered a baggie o butts and took me to an especially squalid area of … Continue reading →

Upon arrival to Natalies H.B. was in for a big surprise. Hormones raging and claws flying, Natalies (very pregant) stray Siamese made H.B. regret she was born a dog. After many hours of cooing, calming and begging we think the … Continue reading →