I just had to share the new knife I picked up today. The X-Acto Retractable. It’s like a ball point pen, but with a blade! I can’t wait to use it!
March of the Hoodlums
Posted May 3, 2010 by TinaCategories: Spring
Tags: auditorium, Bloomington, Hoagy Carmichael, Indiana, IU, statue
4/11/2010: Spring pollen covers the piano — an opportunity to write your name!
Daffodils
Posted April 17, 2010 by TinaCategories: Spring
Tags: auditorium, daffodils, IU, statue
4/3/2009: Hoagy among the daffodils.
Hello Hoagyland!
Posted April 16, 2010 by TinaCategories: Fall
Tags: auditorium, Bloomington, dedication, Hoagy Carmichael, Indiana, IU, statue
Dedication ceremony: The debut of Hoagy Carmichael at IU, and the debut of Hoagyland! 9/18/08.
The good pics
Posted April 9, 2010 by TinaCategories: photography
Tags: Big Island, coffee shack, gecko, hawaii, honolulu, jam, luau, oahu, palm tree, waikiki
Hawaii: quilts and tattoos
Posted March 23, 2010 by TinaCategories: inspiration, stained woods
Tags: akaka falls, hawaii, honomu, koa, lumber, manog, pattern, quilt, tattoo, wood, woodshop gallery
I finally made it to Hawaii! I’ve wanted to go there (as have so many) for quite some time, and just made it home. One of the visual themes that I kept running into were Hawaiian quilts and tattoos. There’s a lot of history behind both, too. I took a few pics of patterns that I liked, and I might even try. And, yes, before you ask, several are from the shower curtain!
I also managed to pick up a bit of lumber while I was there, too. It was in a great little store called Woodshop Gallery & Cafe in Honomu Village near Akaka Falls. Some mango and curly koa. Now to figure out what to do with it.
Poor Hoagy
Posted February 21, 2010 by TinaCategories: around Bloomington, photography
Tags: carmichael, hoagy, Hoagy Carmichael, snow, statue
I just had to post this.
IATSE meets Stained Woods
Posted January 31, 2010 by TinaCategories: stained woods
Tags: bug, IATSE, pine, stain, stencil, wood
My worlds are colliding.
I believe I’ve mentioned before that I’m a stagehand. A sister in good standing in IATSE Local 618, Bloomington, IN. That’s International Alliance for Theatrical Stage Employees. One of my friends asked if it would be possible to get a Stained Woods version of our logo — or bug, as we call it. It already looks like one of my star patterns, and thought I’d give it a try. So, I spent an afternoon doing a quick mock-up, and trying a couple of new techniques. Overall, I think it was a successful — even though a bit hurried, and therefore sloppier than I’d like — trial run.
New camera lens
Posted January 10, 2010 by TinaCategories: around Bloomington, photography
Tags: Bloomington, Bryan Park, ken rockwell, lens, Nikon, photography, pics, snow
It’s true, I’ve saved up my pennies and purchased a new lens for my camera. I won’t bore you with the details, but will happily share pics from my first adventure out with it. It just so happens that Bloomington — along with a big chunk of the country — is getting covered in snow. This should be fun.
If you have any camera purchasing questions check out this guy: Ken Rockwell. He has yet to steer me wrong. Thanks, Ken!
Christmas lights weathering the storm.
At Bryan Park
The children were all sledding.
The park was actually full of people. All sledding — no sitting.
To be honest, it was very cold, and I didn’t end up staying out very long. I promise to take lots more in the future.
Etsy shop
Posted December 17, 2009 by TinaCategories: Uncategorized
I have an Etsy shop called stainedwoods! I just got it up and running and doubt it’s finished. I only have ornaments listed so far, but will include trivets, coasters and whatever else soon.
Check it out:
I’d love to hear some comments. Tell me what you think!
Stained Woods: Art by Tina Hanagan, Bloomington, IN 