I loved reading this.First of all, new gear is always terribly exciting. Terribly exciting for a couple of reasons: it's a change. It's a new opportunity to learn something. It could potentially improve your art in some way. And perhaps most exciting and worthwhile of all, new gear can completely inspire. Your write-up here is far more insightful, and was a joy to read. Also, amazing reflection on darkness. Literal darkness. Getting comfortable with that (and yourself) must be an unexpected, yet even transformative part of the process. Thank you for the artistry here.And, bonus, what an amazing photo!
Hi Erik! Thank you so much for chiming in! I'm glad it resonated with you! I actually thought about you shortly after I posted it. I was hoping you'd see it because I knew you, of all my followers, understand the creative power of the proverbial dark - academically and through your own musical journey. And thanks for the props on the photo! It's one of my very early chemigrams. A super fun and messy process. This one really is special on a lot of levels. :) Side: Your Dog Army shirt has proven very popular at the grocery store here in Tucson! I gave it a bit of 80s off-the-shoulder "Flashdance" treatment with some scissors and several people have now asked me what Dog Army is. Lol. I usually end up striking up a chat and show them your Bandcamp page. :) I hope you're picking up a few new listeners!
Edited on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 20:57 by Christy Cooksey.
The processes you undertake are always very inspiring--truly, your process is just as fascinating as the final product--all kinds of techniques I've never even heard of!
And thank you so much for wearing the shirt! I also love the fact that you modified it! I greatly appreciate you sharing my stuff; that is so cool to know Dog Army is being mentioned way out there. Thank you.
Happy birthday, and hoping you get much joy from the camera!
Hi Erik! Thank you so much for chiming in! I'm glad it resonated with you! I actually thought about you shortly after I posted it. I was hoping you'd see it because I knew you, of all my followers, understand the creative power of the proverbial dark - academically and through your own musical journey. And thanks for the props on the photo! It's one of my very early chemigrams. A super fun and messy process. This one really is special on a lot of levels. :) Side: Your Dog Army shirt has proven very popular at the grocery store here in Tucson! I gave it a bit of 80s off-the-shoulder "Flashdance" treatment with some scissors and several people have now asked me what Dog Army is. Lol. I usually end up striking up a chat and show them your Bandcamp page. :) I hope you're picking up a few new listeners!