I have a thing about art vs. craft. People obsess about art vs. craft; craft vs. art. For me, it is simply about making stuff all the time. I just want to make stuff. I just want to make stuff all the time. If I can’t be making stuff I want to think about making stuff. As I have said on numerous occasions, I’ll let history decide whether I am a crafter or an artist. Or you. You can decide for yourself. I don’t care right now (may later!)
When I am pout and about, I look at everything with an eye towards inspiration.
Last Saturday, I went to Fisherman’s Wharf with my dad and sister. Dad had been in San Francisco in the 1960s with the Navy. He likes to show us how much he knows about the City and toss out names of fancy clubs he got into for free (The Pine Club?? Anyone heard of it??). He wanted cioppino and decided that Alioto’s on the Wharf, since Scott’s in the City is now closed, was the place to get it. I would, normally, never go there. That’s what he wanted and I didn’t have a better idea, so Alioto’s it was. He loved it and was so happy with his cioppino.
Afterwards we walked around with all of the tourists. I saw some flowers and walking around art that made me smile.
I love these starfish shaped garden sculptures. I love that they are a bit hidden, but if you look you can see them. I also like the glass rondelles embedded in the metal. I want to hide things like this in my yard. Sadly that means I have to stop sewing and start gardening!