Woodcarving with Yo Takimoto at the Tortoise General Store
January 8, 2012
Earlier today, I headed to the Tortoise General Store to attend their woodcarving class. Clear skies, low 70′s with just the right breeze—it was the perfect way to end the long week. Over the course of 3-hours, I learned the basics of woodcarving from Yo Takimoto, a master woodcarver from Yokohama. The guy next to me made a spoon. And I ended up making what looked like a flipper-less sea lion. Throughout the workshop, Yo reminded us that there were, “No rules. Just follow your heart”.
Yeah, it was that kind of weekend.
To book a class, visit tortoisegeneralstore.com. Seats fill quickly, so book early.
Dr. Lakra at the Museo de la Ciudad de México
December 31, 2011
Just a few photos that I took at Dr Lakra’s latest show at the Museo de la Ciudad de México.
I like these images: 056 “FUJI Natura 1600″ photo series by Arik Acosta
December 31, 2011
Canonet QL 19 stills by my good friend Arik. Loving these shots, dude.
Plateaus at the Che Cafe » San Diego
December 28, 2011
For some reason, I’ve always read Plateaus as “Plateus”. So I was wrong, and you were right. Shit was good.
In photo: Mexico City Randoms [Vans OTW trip]
December 26, 2011
Random run-in with this lad wearing Vans OTW Larkins.
In Photo: Teotihuacan, Mexico with the Vans OTW crew
December 26, 2011
It’s always awesome meeting people that have inspired you for a long time and finding out that they’re some of the nicest dudes out there. Had a blast in Mexico, gents!
Links: Eric Elms, The Blackouts, Steve Zeitzoff and Vans OTW.
In Photo: California Design, 1930–1965- “Living in a Modern Way”
December 20, 2011
From wire-based shell chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, to printed textiles by Barney Reid, the LACMA’s current exhibition, California Design, 1930–1965- “Living in a Modern Way”, celebrates the work of California’s standout designers of the Mid-Century.
It had been a while since I’ve taken my parents out and being the vintage hoarders collectors that they are, I thought that they might’ve enjoyed this exhibition. And they did. My dad is a huge pottery collector and was quick to nudge me whenever he spotted any Heath pieces along the way. And as a proud owner of a few Barney Reid textile prints, he was happy to see that some of his garage sale finds shared similar names with the LACMA. You did well, dad. The show runs through June 3, 2012. Be sure to stop by.
The Ooga Booga store. Los Angeles
December 12, 2011
Over the weekend, I went to the Ooga Booga store for the first time. It’s full of gems. Do you listen to Dunes? Need a back issue of Apartamento? They have it. Go there now.
In photo: 3rd Floor at the Broad Contemporary Art Museum [LACMA]
December 11, 2011
Koons, Warhol & Baldessari.
On my desk: Over the last few weeks
December 11, 2011
Nieves Books, Ooga Booga Store, Mohawk General Store, Vans OTW, Dimitri Coste, Mr Cartoon, Inventory, Monocle, It’s Nice That, Golf Wang, Ryohei Yanagihara, Flight & Plateaus.