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Sawdust & Diamonds - End Of The Road Festival ‘11

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And then THIS happened. Wood putty, here I come…sigh.  
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And then THIS happened. Wood putty, here I come…sigh.

 

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  • Rattlesnake charm (Dream machine)Sean Hayes

Sean Hayes & Jolie Holland // Dream Machine (Rattlesnake Charm)

Good music is always a good idea on shitty stressful pissy days. Listening to some Hayes, because A) it’s been a while, and B) he’s a smooth mutherf^cker. Plus, a lil Jolie on the side can’t hurt. Nope, can’t hurt at all.

My feelings thus far…
Take back the day, friends. Do whatever in your power to find happiness and KEEP it. Don’t let your space be disrespected. Move on, and take all your good memories with you. Take back the goddamn day!

Untitled “Semi Relief” | In progress | Images Copyright © 2011 Mel LV Ruiz ♥Ineffable3 Upside down…and still not giving away any surprise endings. I’ll eventually stop posting these progress shots altogether. I’m going to wait until the piece is near completion to do a mass picture post.
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Untitled “Semi Relief” | In progress | Images Copyright © 2011 Mel LV Ruiz ♥Ineffable3

Upside down…and still not giving away any surprise endings. I’ll eventually stop posting these progress shots altogether. I’m going to wait until the piece is near completion to do a mass picture post.

9/11 Sketches by Anthony Freda He also has a Tumblr you should check out. I usually don’t post other artists work here on theINEFFABlog, but today, and this picture in particular, is the exception. He was asked to draw a series of sketches for a 9-11 special section in this Sunday’s Washington Post. He did an amazing job considering how difficult the subject is to artistically tackle. Beautiful work, Anthony. 10 years ago the lives of all us New Yorkers changed forever. Too many lives lost. So many tears shed. I’m watching the Memorial right now as I type, and remembering that beautiful Tuesday morning cut short by such a horrific tragedy. Never Forget.
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9/11 Sketches by Anthony Freda He also has a Tumblr you should check out.

I usually don’t post other artists work here on theINEFFABlog, but today, and this picture in particular, is the exception. He was asked to draw a series of sketches for a 9-11 special section in this Sunday’s Washington Post. He did an amazing job considering how difficult the subject is to artistically tackle. Beautiful work, Anthony.

10 years ago the lives of all us New Yorkers changed forever. Too many lives lost. So many tears shed. I’m watching the Memorial right now as I type, and remembering that beautiful Tuesday morning cut short by such a horrific tragedy. Never Forget.

Untitled “Semi Relief” | In progress | Images Copyright © 2011 Mel LV Ruiz ♥Ineffable3 After almost 2 weeks away, I’ve finally come back to my little Saint and her 2 birds. I’ve made alot of mistakes with this layout - mainly because it’s turning into an full relief as opposed to a semi which was my initial intention. I was recently told, “There are no mistakes in carving, just design changes.” It’s true, wood has a mind of it’s own. As do the Saints. As far as they’re concerned, if you’ve decided to devote your time to them, you better devote your entire time…otherwise you’re hands won’t work for anything else. Case in point - our beloved Khaleesi *siigh* It’s not like I don’t know this rule, I’ve experienced repercussions for attempting to break that very rule several times this past year. So yea, that’s the story. More progress pics coming soon!
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Untitled “Semi Relief” | In progress | Images Copyright © 2011 Mel LV Ruiz ♥Ineffable3

After almost 2 weeks away, I’ve finally come back to my little Saint and her 2 birds. I’ve made alot of mistakes with this layout - mainly because it’s turning into an full relief as opposed to a semi which was my initial intention. I was recently told, “There are no mistakes in carving, just design changes.” It’s true, wood has a mind of it’s own. As do the Saints. As far as they’re concerned, if you’ve decided to devote your time to them, you better devote your entire time…otherwise you’re hands won’t work for anything else. Case in point - our beloved Khaleesi *siigh* It’s not like I don’t know this rule, I’ve experienced repercussions for attempting to break that very rule several times this past year. So yea, that’s the story. More progress pics coming soon!

Oh sweet hell. A little in love, I are. Sadie!!!

“…These are not my blues, but they’re mine to use.”

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Joanna Newsom - Sadie, End of the Road Festival, 2011 

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My sketchbooks…in order.
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My sketchbooks…in order.

M. Ward & Jolie Holland // Story of An Artist

For Tio.

Jolie slays this song with that violin.

Selected Works In Memory of Isaac Rios | Images © Copyright 1975 - 1976 Isaac Rios

In memory of my Tio Isaac who recently passed away. He was an incredibly talented artist in his younger days, and I wish the world could have seen more of his work. He had a natural ability to capture the beauty and pure essence of a moment. When speaking about artistic abilites, I think that’s the one thing we all strive for - to capture moments and emotion with just a few simple strokes.

Rest in peace Tio, I wish we could have drawn together sometime.

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  • Wild Tigers I Have KnownEmily Jane White

Wild Tigers I Have Known // Emily Jane White

I’ve been in love with this song for eons now. The piano melody kills. Kills.

Dos Elenas | The Stoic Scarecrow & The Absent Minded Birdfeeder | Image Copyright © 2009 Mel LV Ruiz ♥Ineffable3 My friend Tim got me thinking about Unas Elenas yesterday…so I put these skate decks back up on the site for viewing. Now the painted woodblock & print of Unas Elenas won’t look so random, lol. Check out the Woodwork section!
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Dos Elenas | The Stoic Scarecrow & The Absent Minded Birdfeeder | Image Copyright © 2009 Mel LV Ruiz ♥Ineffable3

My friend Tim got me thinking about Unas Elenas yesterday…so I put these skate decks back up on the site for viewing. Now the painted woodblock & print of Unas Elenas won’t look so random, lol. Check out the Woodwork section!

A Warbler. Getting ‘out of my head” is causing me to go further into my head…still no solution for my current carving issue.
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A Warbler. Getting ‘out of my head” is causing me to go further into my head…still no solution for my current carving issue.

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  • Carve It OutJolie Holland/Matt Bauer

Carve it Out // Matt Bauer & Jolie Holland

Like I’ve said in the past while working, “When it doubt, carve it out.” It usually solves any major artistic dillemma. FYI, this is a great song by some very talented folk.

Untitled “Semi Relief” | In progress | Images Copyright © 2011 Mel LV Ruiz ♥Ineffable3 This is what she’s looking like so far. Slow progress and rough looking progress, but progress nonetheless. I’ve taken to carving a little here and there in the wee hours of the morning before the little one wakes up to begin his day. Other than the birds chirping, it’s super quiet at 6am, which is nice. Just me, a cup of coffee, and a kitchen table full of wood shavings :)
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Untitled “Semi Relief” | In progress | Images Copyright © 2011 Mel LV Ruiz ♥Ineffable3

This is what she’s looking like so far. Slow progress and rough looking progress, but progress nonetheless. I’ve taken to carving a little here and there in the wee hours of the morning before the little one wakes up to begin his day. Other than the birds chirping, it’s super quiet at 6am, which is nice. Just me, a cup of coffee, and a kitchen table full of wood shavings :)