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U2 - HEARTS in the SKY - OOAK

2012-01-31T06:07:00.000-08:00

Here's another OOAK - "Hearts in the Sky, U2". Available at The Other Jeanie....

TODD Rundgren - OOAK - at The Other Jeanie

2012-01-31T05:58:00.000-08:00

Here's another OOAK - original pieces. Todd Rundgren in Blue Robe. I shot this photograph during a video shoot. It's available at The Other Jeanie.

From The Dark Shadows - OOAK

2012-01-31T05:48:00.000-08:00

Here's "Dark Shadows" - an ORIGINAL One Of A Kind, mixed media piece. Available in my Etsy Shop: The Other Jeanie.

How You Feel - Attracts!

2012-01-31T05:46:00.000-08:00

Abraham-Hicks states:

You will notice that those who speak most of prosperity, have it. Those who speak most of health, have it. Those who speak most of sickness, have it. Those who speak most of poverty, have it. It is Law. It can be no other way…The way you feel is your point of attraction, and so, the Law of Attraction is most understood when you see yourself as a magnet getting more and more of the way you feel. When you feel lonely, you attract more loneliness. When you feel poor, you attract more poverty. When you feel sick, you attract more sickness. When you feel unhappy, you attract more unhappiness. When you feel healthy and vital and alive and prosperous—you attract more of all of those things.

YES, yes.

U2 FANS - really COOOL Video and Sound

2012-01-27T12:56:00.001-08:00

Hello, Hello - U2 Fans!
Really, cool - quality really good - video and audio of U2 LIVE in Anaheim....oh my. Thank you TIM!!!

MORE CAKE / and Marie Antoinette!!

2012-01-22T08:48:00.000-08:00

More Cake: Tres Leches Cake (three milk cake)
Marie Antoinette - "shoes and cake" clips from the film (love it)

Coconut Tarts, Princess Cake and San Francisco, oh my!

2012-01-22T08:30:00.000-08:00

Last night - THE CANAPE CART'S food was awesome. Jan made these incredible coconut cupcakes that reminded me of the San Francisco Chinatown favorite: Coconut Tarts. It's in incredible taste of cake, coconut and almonds. YUMM. There's also, a unique texture which I LOVE. I just gooooogled coconut tarts - and here's what came up:

Coconut Tarts! (see photo below)

Also, all this reminds me of Victoria Pastry, in North Beach (San Francisco). They also, had this cake cookie thing, with hints of almonds and coconut - an amazing little pastry. I can't remember the name of it.

And, oh my, Princess Cake! (photo below)

And, The Brutti Ma Buoni Cookie (Ugly but Good Cookie)

Remembering the real BOOK STORES

2012-01-22T08:17:00.000-08:00

Today I feel like going to BORDERS and hanging out - checking out all the cool magazines...and getting inspired. Ahhhh, memories.

Jean Paul Gaultier - LOVE this collection

2012-01-22T06:57:00.001-08:00

I LOVE, LOVE - this 2011/2012 Autumn/Winter Collection from Jean Paul Gaultier, oh my, I want them all....LOVE the video, love the music, love the look - it all makes sense to me. http://www.jeanpaulgaultier.com/brand/en/hc/haute-couture

Great Review of Collection with back story - inspired by film THE BLACK SWAN.

Apple rocks

2012-01-19T12:27:00.001-08:00

Apple rocks, still, always and forever. Thank you Steve.

New SURPRISE, yes!

2012-01-19T12:23:00.001-08:00

I'm waiting for that really, really coooool - "new" surprise to appear. I will love it, yes! Thank you in advance.

This "ORIGINAL" Altered Photograph - "She Held The Answer" - created by me, Jean Lannen, is for sale in my Etsy Shop - The Other Jeanie.... go ahead, make my day.

January FIRST major snow day

2012-01-19T12:21:00.000-08:00

Well, yes, I'm not in San Francisco anymore - yes, I'm in Michigan - and yes, all you aggressive "Detroit" bonehead drivers, your all idiots. Slow down on slippery, snowy roads. Boneheads.

Happy New Year

2012-01-13T05:20:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year - oh my - lots going on. I'm still here - and will be posting again regularly!

SOLD! Creepy Hand both ways

2011-11-21T05:04:00.000-08:00

Just sold both my CREEPY HANDS. This "creepy hand" is a photograph (print), this creepy hand is an OOAK. Both were in my ETSY SHOP - The Other Jeanie. I will get back in the studio and create more, thank you.

Live Todd Rundgren / Utopia - thru the internet

2011-11-18T13:41:00.000-08:00

Listening to a LIVE SHOW tonight - over the internet...also, good for 30 days of post listening!
Todd Rundgren and Utopia - Nov. 18th, 2011

Feeling in the mood for Todd music

2011-11-14T14:40:00.001-08:00

I missed a great party and a Todd show in Akron the other night...(Happy Birthday Michele) - I've been feeling sentimental for my friends and music and fun....
Here's some goodies and little gems, oh my:
IZZAT LOVE
#1 Lowest Common Denominator - great LIVE
Couldn't I just Tell You
Sometimes I Don't Know
Fade Away

Opening Reception TONIGHT! 11-10-11

2011-11-10T12:04:00.001-08:00

My "Altered Photographs" are part of an OPENING RECEPTION TONIGHT, in the "RAIL DISTRICT" in Birmingham, MI. 5-9pm at the Laurie Tennent Studio in Birmingham, Michigan. (13) Different Artists. Thank you Laurie!!!
929 South Eton St, Birmingham, MI http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=259085774141864

Show is up thru 2011 - Studio and Gallery are open - MONDAY thru FRIDAY, 10 - 5pm.

Glass Half Full

2011-11-03T07:20:00.000-07:00

Glass Half Full - A classic, iconic image. This photographic print is available for "positive" reinforcement in my Etsy Shop: The Other Jeanie.

Creepy Halloween Themed collection of art

2011-10-30T08:59:00.000-07:00

Love this collection of creepy art - on Etsy.com. My "Small Heart In Hand" is included....."A Creepy, Haunted, Scary Halloween"

My Work in recent "group treasuries" on The ETSY

2011-10-30T08:36:00.000-07:00

Love these new ETSY group treasuries - with a "Halloween Theme"!
The Magic Color of Flesh
It was a Dark and Stormy Night
Halloween Party Guest List

Coldplay and ANTON!

2011-10-27T16:42:00.000-07:00

Here's a cool, new interview film, shot in all B/W, with Coldplay. Anton Corbijn, (most coolest photographer and film director) was asking the questions....and, there's also a LIVE CONCERT, which is visually very inspired by recent U2 shows, duh! Lots of confetti and house lights. COLDPLAY, Unstaged

That Yellow House on The Corner

2011-10-26T12:28:00.000-07:00

Since I've been back (it's been 3 months since moving back from San Francisco), I've been longing to go in that "yellow house on the corner".

It's now the home of Marcie Brogan's - Brogan and Partners, Convergence Marketing and Ignite Social Media. I had met Marcie while working for Ameen Howrani Photography in downtown Detroit, and he had always said "when you come back, you should go introduce yourself to Marcie." So, as I was taking a slow drive thru Birmingham last evening, I noticed a flock of people, with cocktails in hand, on the white porch of that yellow house. A local catering van was out front, and I immediately thought, "Ooooh, a work party."

SO, I turned around and parked at a nearby meter, walked up to the house, hesitated a bit, walked by the house, turned around, walked back towards the house, and before I knew it, I was chatting with Marcie and Bonnie Folster, partner and executive creative director. We talked about Ameen and his children Ara (Howrani Studios) and Ana, and a little bit about advertising and photography here in Detroit. It was wonderful. (The party was to celebrate Ignite's new client, think car company). I'm so glad I doubled back and went up the stairs.

My first visit to that "yellow house" was during a College for Creative Studies field trip during a photography class. We went to see a new and futuristic "multi-media" slide show! I remember getting goose bumps and chills seeing and feeling the presentation. There was loud music, lights and about 60 slide projectors all synced up showing us a visual and audio amazement. It was just a hint of the future, and oh my, what future we are in now.

Maybe next time, I'll be there to take official "party shots" or to create my one-of-a-kind "B/W Party Portraits" that I shoot on professional fuji high speed instant film. (think polaroid). Both a party favor and entertainment. (smile)

Find out more cool info on BROGAN and PARTNERS here and here.

IGNITE!!!

2011-10-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

I took this photograph on one "real" 4x5 piece of Polaroid film. Oh my, what luck! As Walter Farynk, my mentor and favorite College For Creative Studies instructor, use to say: "The harder I work, the luckier I get".

Howrani Studios - Big Opening Party

2011-10-23T13:39:00.000-07:00

Here's a few shot from Ara's party . . .

Holiday Decorating From The Past

2011-10-22T09:55:00.000-07:00

Here's a few photo's from the Holiday Decorating while living in Pacifica, on the ocean, just south of San Francisco. I won the "Neighborhood Holiday Illumination Award" for decorating the outside of the house one year. I wasn't even aware there was a contest. That was funny.

More Holiday Decorating from the Past

2011-10-22T08:30:00.000-07:00

The Other Jeanie - my Etsy Shop Latest - Group Treasuries

2011-10-13T12:56:00.000-07:00

Here are a few new group "treasuries" that include my art:
I Warned You Once
Autumn Glory
Sepia-Toned Memories
Such Lovely Colors
Pick A Color

Jack White sings U2

2011-10-12T08:39:00.001-07:00

I love this - Jack White sings U2's "Love is Blindness".

A Giant Has Fallen

2011-10-06T12:41:00.001-07:00

Wonderful article on the passing of Steve Jobs today in the San Jose Mercury News.
Here's a little bit:
"A giant has fallen.Within moments, the passing of Steve Jobs reverberated around a world that he has done as much if not more than any other person to shape. And the fact we knew this day was coming sooner rather than later does not soften the blow.
There are any number of ways you could gauge the impact of his life. You could measure the wealth he generated for thousands of shareholders, its flirtation with being the most valuable company in the world, its bulging profits or the thousands of jobs he created.
There are endless anecdotes you could tell to capture his genius and leadership. Stories abound about his attention to detail, his rock-star keynote speeches.
But perhaps the best tribute to his life came in the outpouring of grief and gratitude being expressed both on and offline.
So few of us truly new him personally. And yet millions of us felt his passing so deeply."

Todd Rundren and David Johansen, 2011

2011-10-06T07:55:00.000-07:00

Wow, this is pretty cool. Love it!
Todd and David Johansen

Steve Jobs Quote

2011-10-06T07:48:00.000-07:00

"Trust that the dots will connect down the road, follow your heart" - STEVE JOBS.
Pee Wee Connect the dots

"Follow The Yellow Brick Road 2" - one of my original "altered photographs" on stretched canvas. A one of a kind!

Thank you STEVE JOBS, you changed the world.

2011-10-06T05:31:00.001-07:00

Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech from 2005

Todd Rundgren/Utopia - Live in Manchester, England and MORE

2011-10-04T07:17:00.000-07:00

Live Todd Rundgren / Utopia videos from Manchester (WomanChester) last night - Oct. 1, 2011
I'm So Proud
I Saw The Light
Drive
Can We Still Be Friends
Buffalo Grass
Love Is The Answer
Dream Goes On Forever
REAL MAN

MORE:
Todd Rundgren and Friends - UTOPIA Reunion Show
Live Video from Jan. 29, 2011 - New York City
Utopia Theme
Crying In The Sunshine - (duet with Moogy Klingman)
Sons of 1984
The Wheel
Dust In The Wind

BLAST from the PAST:
Couldn't I Just Tell You - Live TV 1978
Ballad of Denny and Jean - 1987 (the drunk concert, solo show at New George's)
Interview - Backstage 1978, oh my (1 of 2)
Interview - Todd before Live "Wizard A True Star" tour

It's All About Back Lighting

2011-10-03T08:10:00.000-07:00

Here's the difference between "flat frontal lighting" (top photograph) and "back lighting" (bottom photograph). The "back lighting" photograph is 100% better!

The Brothers Quay - Film Artists on the edge

2011-09-30T13:25:00.000-07:00

The Quay Brothers - film makers, oh my. I love the creepy dolls - I have to check out the films. Thanks to Lady Lavona for her cool blog and all her linkes.
MORE:
Quay Brothers - snippets on youtube
Quay Brothers - wow, love this "Stille Nacht I Dramolet 1988"
Interview with the Quay Brothers
Another Interview with the Quays
Another Interview

Jan Svankmajer - film maker, oh my.
Jan Svankmajer - his 1966 stop motion film "Punch and Judy"

SPIDER-MAN: Turn off the Dark - Reeve Carney

2011-09-30T13:11:00.000-07:00

Spider-Man, on Broadway is a hit. I love that story. Here's a little bit about Reeve Carney who plays the lead. He and his stuntmen fly and bounce off walls during the show - a real work out.

Saw My Artwork on TV - "Two Broke Girls" Apartment Set

2011-09-29T08:31:00.000-07:00

I finally saw (3) of my pieces on the walls in the CBS show "Two Broke Girls". My "Wish Ticket" was on a skinny wall/post, "Her Open Mind" was up on a wall, to the right of the bed and I saw "Sweet Francine and her First Camera" on a back wall in another adjoining hall. Cool.

Dear SF GIANTS Fans,

2011-09-26T15:36:00.000-07:00

I love this letter from SF Giants manager, Bruce Bochy, to all the SF Giant Fans.

"The best part of every road trip is the moment I sink into my seat on the team plane and say to myself, "We're going home." I know what's waiting for us at AT&T Park: Our reinforcements. Our fans.

In baseball, the difference between winning and losing can be as slight as a bunt that stays fair instead of rolling foul. A team is always looking for an edge. Opposing players and coaches tell us all the time that AT&T Park gives us an edge. They're right but not completely. It's the not park. It's the people in it." - (read more here)

Tour de Troit

2011-09-26T13:30:00.000-07:00

This is funny to me. The, oh very French - Tour de Troit (tour of detroit on bikes)

Rum Diaries - Johnny Depp

2011-09-26T12:17:00.001-07:00

Oh my, check out this trailer of Rum Diaries - starring Johnny Depp. Cool.

Johnny Depp - Dark Shadows - NEW PHOTO

2011-09-26T11:35:00.001-07:00

New Photo - DARK SHADOWS - Tim Burton Film, with Johnny Depp.

Cause vs Condition

2011-09-26T11:28:00.001-07:00

Treat the "cause" not the "condition".

Squirrels

2011-09-26T10:58:00.000-07:00

I just saw one of the crazy squirrels in our backyard do two somersault flips. (sorry, no photo's of them, yet!) I think he (or she, lol) maybe taking a few of those psychedelic berries off "grandma's tree".

Timmy's Catch

2011-09-21T16:08:00.000-07:00

Timmy's Catch against the Dodgers.

Tony Bennett Tribute Night with the SF GIANTS

2011-09-21T16:01:00.001-07:00

Sept. 27th, 2011 - Wish I could be there! Tony Bennett night in San Francisco! Tribute night at AT&T Park - with the SF GIANTS. Bobble Heads that chirp "I left my heart in San Francisco". ahhhhhhhh.

MY ARTWORK on new CBS TV Comedy - "TWO BROKE GIRLS" aired last night.

2011-09-20T09:01:00.000-07:00

Here are all FIVE pieces that were purchased from my online shop "The Other Jeanie" (on Etsy), to help decorate the "apartment" set for the new CBS comedy, "Two Broke Girls". Created by Whitney Cummings and Michael Patrick King (Sex and the City).

Her Open Mind
Photograph (print available at: The Other Jeanie)

Sweet Francine and Her Camera
Photograph (print available at: The Other Jeanie)

Wish Ticket
Original One Of A Kind, Mixed Media

Band Aid Box
Photograph (print available at: The Other Jeanie)

Grandma's Phone
Photograph (print available at: The Other Jeanie)

CCS Alumni - Happy Hour at Barrio in Birmingham

2011-09-20T08:40:00.000-07:00

I had a wonderful time last night at Barrio's in Birmingham with the CCS alumni. I finally found a restaurant (in the Metro Detroit area) serving quality margaritas with premium tequila and agave syrup. (the quac was pretty good, too) Now I feel like I'm back in San Francisco! Thanks to Ingrid from CCS for making it all happen.

As for the CCS get together - I was all smiles, as I saw familiar faces and exchanged old memories. I made a few contacts, got a few cards and I look forward to new beginnings! I had a lovely time walking around Birmingham, as I took the long way back to my car. The rain had just stopped, the air was warm and sweet. All the shops were closed, but the little bars and restaurants looked cozy and inviting. I have fond memories of Birmingham and it feels right being there. Barrio's was one block away from were the old Baskin-Robbins used to be. That's were I happily worked my first job at $1.00 an hour during high school. At the end of each evening, during cleanup, we traded ice cream for pizza from a place down the street. Oh my, what I use to eat.

I vividly remember making these tiny, little concoctions that started with filling the very bottom of a sugar cone with a tiny scoop of coconut and brownie ice cream, then drizzled that with hot fudge, then added whipped cream and a cherry. They were then just popped into your mouth. Lots of texture, hot and cold. Yummm.

Here's a few of the friends that I reconnected with:
AnnMarie Mannino
Glenn Triest
Les Ward
Brad Phillips
Darcel Deneau
Alex Mills
Ingrid Kamis - CCS Alumni Coordinator

Zooey Deschanel - I like her

2011-09-19T12:11:00.000-07:00

Zooey Deschanel - quote: At 31, she has had a healthy film career, but she said her goofy charm made her an oddity in the movie industry. As she described it, the reaction she elicits from Hollywood is: “ ‘She’s not a cheerleader, she’s not a jock, she’s not a goth. We don’t know what to do with her. Who is she?’ Well, I’m my own thing.”

Zooey's new comedy debuts tonight - "The New Girl" on Fox. It's directed by Jake Kasdan, (born in Detroit) who is the son of director Lawrence Kasdan. Lawrence Kasdan, who attended Ann Arbor's University of Michigan, directed "The Big Chill".

NEW White Stripes Edition - Diana and Holga Cameras!

2011-09-17T09:21:00.000-07:00

This is way cool, check it out at White Stripes website. Meg and Jack - Diana and Holga cameras.

George Harrison Exhibition

2011-09-17T09:17:00.000-07:00

A new George Harrison Exhibition at the Grammy Museum.

BONO sings on new INXS song

2011-09-17T09:03:00.001-07:00

Listen to BONO sing on the new INXS song: Tiny Summer
Also, there's this: U2radio.com

NEW Todd Rundgren Album

2011-09-17T08:59:00.001-07:00

Todd has a new album - info here: ( re ) productions
Find cool things Todd related here: Todd Store
Check out this: Rundgren Radio

GIVEAWAY and my interview

2011-09-17T08:46:00.000-07:00

I'm having my first GIVEAWAY, and it's in conjunction with artist/writer Felicia Kramer. Felicia interviewed me for her ongoing series "In The Michigan Studio". She created this fun online interview / feature about me and my art, complete with photographs and links. The giveaway is on her blog: FeliciaKramer.blogspot.com, near the end of my interview. Thanks Felicia!

The LINK is here: In The Michigan Studio with The Other Jeanie and Giveaway

The giveaway is one 8x10 print of your choice from the following three:

Tim Burton Rocks

2011-09-17T08:32:00.001-07:00

Tim Burton.

The Rust Belt Market - Brilliant Idea!

2011-09-17T08:29:00.000-07:00

Later today I'm checking out "The Rust Belt Market" in Ferndale. Here's what there website said: "Our mission is to provide artists, indie designers and collectors with an indoor weekend marketplace to create, exhibit, sell, and interact with peers and community amongst a mod environment-fostering the success of local talent in an outsourced and mass-production-fueled economy."

Here's my "Brilliant Idea" photograph.

The Power is in You

2011-09-15T12:11:00.000-07:00

"The power is in you. The answer is in you. And you are the answer to all your searches: you are the goal. You are the answer. It's never outside." - Eckhart Tolle

Johnny Depp - Dark Shadows

2011-09-15T04:40:00.001-07:00

Oh my - here's a pic from the set of "Dark Shadows". oh my.

My "Ruby Slippers" Are Featured in this COOL Etsy Treasury

2011-09-15T04:35:00.001-07:00

Speak Up - An Interview (mine)

2011-09-15T03:58:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Felicia Kramer for this fun interview and write up. She has included many of my photographs, with linkage. There is also a "give away"! (your choice of a Wizard of Oz print). Online Interview: The Michigan Studio with The Other Jeanie.

Crayola Crayons - Color Outside The Lines

2011-09-14T06:43:00.000-07:00

Crayola - a little history.
I can vividly remember the feelings of getting a new coloring book (which had to be printed on the right kind of paper) and picking up the black crayon to outline everything first. Were you an outliner? Do you remember the smell of wax?

"The Crayons" - one of the many photographic prints available in my online shop - The Other Jeanie. This photograph was taken with my hasselblad and tri-x film pushed to 1600. After developing the film myself, I proceeded to make a print in the darkroom. I used my special techniques and incorporated texture, lines and handwriting into the final image. I then split toned the print in various toners. This was all done by hand in the authentic darkroom, with real liquids. I then scanned the print into the computer, and created archival digital prints on lovely luster paper.

Check out TED!!!

2011-09-13T13:30:00.000-07:00

Do you know what TED is? If you don't, check out TED!

My "Ruby Slipper" Notecards

2011-09-13T13:12:00.000-07:00

These "Ruby Slipper" note cards are way fun and available in my online shop - The Other Jeanie. They are blank inside and come with their own envelope. (looks like I'll be ordering more) I used my special technique to create this impressionistic image. This was all done within the camera, and not altered in photoshop. What you see is what I saw thru the camera.

OOAK - One Of A Kind, Altered Photograph on Stretched Canvas - SURPRISE

2011-09-13T12:28:00.000-07:00

Here's "The Surprise Card In Hand". One of my OOAK - original one of a kind - altered photographs on stretched canvas. I treat the surface with various viscous liquids for texture and protection. This is available in my online shop: The Other Jeanie. I collect vintage toys and game parts. This pink surprise card is from an old Barbie Game, and my precious vintage doll, Francine (from Paris), is holding it in her wee little hands.

OOAK - One Of A Kind, Altered Photographs on Stretched Canvas - FLOWER CANDY

2011-09-12T08:13:00.000-07:00

OOAK - One of a kind, altered photographs from my flower series - available in my online shop - "The Other Jeanie". All of these photographs were photographed in my own backyard using my macro lense. I grew many of the flowers from seed, and I had over 85 plant and flower containers in my Pacifica, California backyard. (just south of San Francisco, on the ocean)

"Yellow Faced Daisy"

"Red Velvet"

"Cotton Candy Flower"

OOAK - One Of A Kind, Altered Photograph

2011-09-12T08:07:00.000-07:00

"Smile" - OOAK, one of a kind, altered photograph available in my online shop on Etsy - The Other Jeanie. This is Francine, my muse. She's my vintage French doll from Paris. She's holding one of those iconic "Smile, Have a Nice Day" little stickers in her wee little hand. This piece is very unique and the surface is textured with acrylics and I "spot varnished" the smile sticker, so it's super shiny and visually pops! The sides are finished black and there's the word "smile" hand written on all four sides. I remember posing here on my "holiday table". I used fishing line to hold her up and animate her arms and body. (She was thrilled and giggled the entire time.)

OOAK - One Of A Kind, Altered Photograph

2011-09-12T08:04:00.000-07:00

"Blondies Big Blue Eyes" - OOAK, One Of A Kind, altered photograph available in my online shop - The Other Jeanie. This vintage doll I named Blondie. She's very cool and this original, unique piece is 8" x 10" with 1 1/4" sides. The surface is treated with acrylics and is very textured. I've spot varnished her lips and eyes - so they POP and are super shiny! Here's another view of the piece. She's wired and ready to hang, as all my "altered photographs". Also, each piece is hand numbered on the back, and signed, titled and dated.

OOAK - One Of A Kind, Altered Photograph

2011-09-12T08:01:00.000-07:00

"Small Heart In Hand" - OOAK, One Of A Kind - available in my online shop on Etsy - The Other Jeanie. This is my Francine doll, again. She's vintage. She's French. And, she has an open mind. (literally) I've hand written the lyrics from Tom Petty's song on the surface in acrylics. The surface is textured and the "red heart" is spot varnished and super shiny for POP factor! The sides are finished and it's wired and ready to hang. Each of my pieces are signed, dated, titled and numbered on the back.

New self portrait

2011-09-11T11:31:00.000-07:00

Interview Coming Soon

2011-09-11T10:35:00.000-07:00

Felicia Kramer, fellow artist and Etsy shop owner, new friend and new neighbor - tracked me down, interviewed me, and is currently writing a little story about me. It will appear on her blog. Thank you so much Felicia.

Discovering Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

2011-09-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

Chris took me to this lovely "nature center" this morning that's only a few miles away. It's called the E. L. Johnson Nature Center. Looking forward to visiting when the leaves turn and when it snows.... oh my! (this website needs my photographic eye, it's way better in person. I think they need my services). Big thanks to my new friend and neighbor, Felicia Kramer, for reminding me to take a little break, to go out and explore my new neighborhood)
"More than thirteen thousand years ago, a melting glacier left behind massive piles of sand and gravel that formed the "hills" of Bloomfield, and shaped the original landscape of the area now known as the E. L. Johnson Nature Center. Melt waters created the small tributary of the Rouge River that crosses the property, as well as the low depression that later became an inland pond. A variety of plants and animals inhabited the property over the ensuing years, mainly influenced by the warming climate. There is no evidence of human activity on the property prior to settlement days in the early 1800’s, but it is known that natives often traveled in the area, and they very likely fished in the surrounding lakes."

Adam Sandler Fans - new film coming

2011-09-09T07:32:00.000-07:00

Adam Sandler makes me laugh sometimes - and maybe in this new film "Jack and Jill" - I will wait and see.

Anonymous - A New Film out this Fall

2011-09-09T07:27:00.000-07:00

This looks like a new film I will like - coming in the Fall - "Anonymous" by Sony Pictures.

Bono and Edge at Toronto Film Festival

2011-09-09T07:20:00.000-07:00

TORONTO - Rock icons U2 descended onto the Toronto International Film Festival’s red carpet Thursday for the premiere of new documentary “From the Sky Down,” admitting to nervousness over letting fans into their private world of making music. - READ MORE HERE

NEW U2 Documentary Film - Achtung Baby!

2011-09-09T07:13:00.000-07:00

Here's the new U2 Trailer - "From The Sky" - A new documentary from Davis Guggenheim.
"Exclusive trailer of Davis Guggenheim's documentary, as the band return to Hansa studios in Berlin to discuss the making of the album.
'Making Achtung Baby was the reason we're still here now...'"

One of my photographs decorating the set of the new CBS comedy - TWO BROKE GIRLS

2011-09-08T11:14:00.000-07:00

Here's another one of my photographs that is decorating the "apartment set" of the new CBS Comedy, "Two Broke Girls". The photograph is entitled "Grandma's Phone". The print is available in my online shop: The Other Jeanie, at Etsy.com.

A Blast from the Past - FOAB Album Cover - Figures On A Beach

2011-09-08T10:42:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite photographs. I photographed this band, Figures On A Beach, in front of Edward Hopper's (American painter born in 1882) home in Cape Cod. What great times! Here's the website link for the band, and here's the music on itunes.

Halloween Display #1

2011-09-08T09:13:00.001-07:00

One in the first of many . . .

Glass Half Full

2011-09-08T08:54:00.000-07:00

This photograph is entitled: Glass Half Full - the print is available online in my Etsy Shop - The Other Jeanie.

Girls Night Out - Leon & LuLu's

2011-09-07T07:32:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed myself last night at Leon & LuLu's, a very cool and hip store that I really love. Here is a photo from last nights Fall Fashion Spectacular. My dear friend Jan Reichel was one of the lovely "real women" models.

Leon & Lulu is metropolitan Detroit’s own award winning lifestyle store, selling well-designed furniture, fun accessories and unique gifts in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Located in the historic Ambassador Roller Rink, you will find a shopping experience unlike any other. Leon & Lulu is serious about good design, fabulous service and great pricing, but it has a sense of humor about everything else.

My ORANGE POPPY Heart

2011-09-06T11:53:00.000-07:00

Here's one of my favorite California Poppy photo's. I grew these from seed. Lovely. The print is available in my ETSY Shop: The Other Jeanie. "Orange Poppy Heart"

New Portraits

2011-09-06T10:59:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of little portraits shot during a recent session in San Francisco.

Another ETSY Treasury featuring my art: CREEPY KIDS

2011-09-06T07:29:00.000-07:00

Here's an ETSY.com - group treasury - that includes my "Her First Camera, Note Cards" - I love this collection: Creepy Kids

Another ETSY Treasury featuring my art: FRIGHT NIGHT

2011-09-06T07:24:00.000-07:00

Here's another "spooky" treasury on Etsy.com. My OOAK, "altered photograph on canvas" entitled: FRANCINE'S COURAGE is included:
FRIGHT NIGHT

The latest ETSY treasuries that feature my work

2011-09-06T07:14:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of the latest ETSY.com - group treasuries - that feature my work, thank you! This photograph of "Film Strips" is included in the one entitled - My Old Flame, below.

Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
My Old Flame
I've Driven in The Dark With Echoes In My Heart
Does She Survive?

MICHAELS Art Store Coupons

2011-09-02T12:09:00.001-07:00

Get your COUPONS here.

SF Irish Coffee

2011-09-02T11:26:00.001-07:00

I could use one of these now. But, it has to be the REAL DEAL - from the Buena Vista Cafe, in San Francisco - their famous IRISH COFFEE'S.

A BLAST from the PAST

2011-09-02T11:21:00.001-07:00

Here's a link to some "production stills" I took while working on a big SPRINT Advertising Still Shoot in and around the Golden Gate Bridge, and The Presido. Two of them are pictured below. Thank you Timothy Shonnard Photography - it was the best job ever. I love SAN FRANCISCO!!!

Blast from the Past

2011-09-02T11:15:00.001-07:00

Here's a Blast from the Past - My Pacifica, California Garden, August 2010

A "retouching" photo job from the past

2011-09-02T11:03:00.000-07:00

Here's a BEFORE and AFTER photograph of one of my "B/W Polaroid Portraits, shot at parties and events, that was destroyed by windex. I rescanned the final retouched polaroid, and made my client big prints. She was thrilled!

LEON and LULU - way cool store in Clawson, MI

2011-09-02T10:24:00.000-07:00

I love this store! Art, Clothes, Jewelry and Way Cool Magical Finds. It's sort of like walking around inside Etsy.com.
LEON and LULU - Clawson, MI

Another NEW ETSY Shop Favorite of Mine!

2011-09-02T10:09:00.001-07:00

I Just found this ETSY Shop - EveryoneIsMadHere - love it!!! Check it out

Creepy DR.VOLT is in my ETSY Shop

2011-09-02T10:04:00.000-07:00

Here's "Creepy DR. VOLT". He's in my ETSY Shop, The Other Jeanie. He also, has a "Creepy Hand". He's a mad-scientist robot at the Santa Cruz boardwalk.

Finally found Mexican Restaurants nearby

2011-08-31T17:15:00.001-07:00

Okay, found a pretty good Mexican Restaurant nearby. Nothing can compare with San Francisco - but, it will do in a pinch. List of Mexican restaurants nearby.

New Chris Isaak!

2011-08-31T15:15:00.001-07:00

New Chris Isaak music! Free download here.

Metro Detroit Galleries

2011-08-31T15:11:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited in finding this article - I've found my people.
Metro Detroit Galleries

My Todd Rundgren PR Photo

2011-08-31T14:20:00.000-07:00

This photo of artist/musician Todd Rundgren with his guitar "foamy" was recently purchased for his PR. More info on Todd here: RundgrenRadio, TR-i, Todd on Facebook.

MY ARTWORK on new CBS TV Comedy - "TWO BROKE GIRLS"

2011-08-31T13:38:00.000-07:00

Here's two of the four pieces that will be decorating the walls of the "apartment" - in the new CBS comedy - Two Broke Girls. The executive producer is Michael Patrick King (Sex and the City)!

Haunted Houses (attractions) In Michigan

2011-08-31T12:24:00.000-07:00

Looks like these Halloween Michigan "haunted houses" are serious. Check out this website for more info.

My photograph "CHARLIE - SPEAK UP!"

2011-08-31T07:14:00.000-07:00

Available in my ETSY Shop: The Other Jeanie. "Charlie - Speak Up!"

Halloween fun

2011-08-31T07:09:00.000-07:00

Oh my, these are odd and perfect for a party. Witchy Finger Soap

Jean Lannen.blogspot.com

U2 - HEARTS in the SKY - OOAK

TODD Rundgren - OOAK - at The Other Jeanie

From The Dark Shadows - OOAK

How You Feel - Attracts!

U2 FANS - really COOOL Video and Sound

MORE CAKE / and Marie Antoinette!!

Coconut Tarts, Princess Cake and San Francisco, oh my!

Remembering the real BOOK STORES

Jean Paul Gaultier - LOVE this collection

Apple rocks

New SURPRISE, yes!

January FIRST major snow day

Happy New Year

SOLD! Creepy Hand both ways

Live Todd Rundgren / Utopia - thru the internet

Feeling in the mood for Todd music

Opening Reception TONIGHT! 11-10-11

My "Altered Photographs" are part of an OPENING RECEPTION TONIGHT, in the "RAIL DISTRICT" in Birmingham, MI. 5-9pm at the Laurie Tennent Studio in Birmingham, Michigan. (13) Different Artists. Thank you Laurie!!!929 South Eton St, Birmingham, MI http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=259085774141864

Show is up thru 2011 - Studio and Gallery are open - MONDAY thru FRIDAY, 10 - 5pm.

Glass Half Full

Creepy Halloween Themed collection of art

My Work in recent "group treasuries" on The ETSY

Coldplay and ANTON!

That Yellow House on The Corner

IGNITE!!!

Howrani Studios - Big Opening Party

Holiday Decorating From The Past

More Holiday Decorating from the Past

The Other Jeanie - my Etsy Shop Latest - Group Treasuries

Jack White sings U2

A Giant Has Fallen

Todd Rundren and David Johansen, 2011

Steve Jobs Quote

Thank you STEVE JOBS, you changed the world.

Todd Rundgren/Utopia - Live in Manchester, England and MORE

It's All About Back Lighting

The Brothers Quay - Film Artists on the edge

SPIDER-MAN: Turn off the Dark - Reeve Carney

Saw My Artwork on TV - "Two Broke Girls" Apartment Set

Dear SF GIANTS Fans,

Tour de Troit

Rum Diaries - Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp - Dark Shadows - NEW PHOTO

Cause vs Condition

Squirrels

Timmy's Catch

Tony Bennett Tribute Night with the SF GIANTS

MY ARTWORK on new CBS TV Comedy - "TWO BROKE GIRLS" aired last night.

CCS Alumni - Happy Hour at Barrio in Birmingham

Zooey Deschanel - I like her

NEW White Stripes Edition - Diana and Holga Cameras!

George Harrison Exhibition

BONO sings on new INXS song

NEW Todd Rundgren Album

GIVEAWAY and my interview

Tim Burton Rocks

The Rust Belt Market - Brilliant Idea!

The Power is in You

Johnny Depp - Dark Shadows

My "Ruby Slippers" Are Featured in this COOL Etsy Treasury

Speak Up - An Interview (mine)

Crayola Crayons - Color Outside The Lines

Check out TED!!!

My "Ruby Slipper" Notecards

OOAK - One Of A Kind, Altered Photograph on Stretched Canvas - SURPRISE

OOAK - One Of A Kind, Altered Photographs on Stretched Canvas - FLOWER CANDY

OOAK - One Of A Kind, Altered Photograph

OOAK - One Of A Kind, Altered Photograph

OOAK - One Of A Kind, Altered Photograph

New self portrait

Interview Coming Soon

Discovering Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Adam Sandler Fans - new film coming

Anonymous - A New Film out this Fall

Bono and Edge at Toronto Film Festival

NEW U2 Documentary Film - Achtung Baby!

One of my photographs decorating the set of the new CBS comedy - TWO BROKE GIRLS

A Blast from the Past - FOAB Album Cover - Figures On A Beach

Halloween Display #1