Three Things: The Surreal Portrait Edition
Time for a bit of surreal flair, methinks. This week we’re looking at portraits, with a twist. Here are three characters to get your writing juices flowing.
Amy Friend, Latent Light, 2012. Altered photograph. www.amyfriend.ca
Rémy Poncet, Untitled, 2010-2014. Collage. www.brestbrestbrest.fr
Charlotte Caron, Fourmi (Ant), 2011. Acrylic on photograph. www.charlottecaron.fr
Three Things: The Lovers Edition, II
Wren gets hitched this Saturday! In honor of the bride and groom, let’s write some words for lovers this week.
P.S. You have until tomorrow to apply for the open editorial positions here at Hazel & Wren!
Edward Gorey. Pen and ink illustration from The Fraught Settee, 1990. Published by The Fantod Press.
Unknown photographer, None but you, date unknown. Found photograph. Via Shorpy.
Max Ernst, La Cour du Dragon #24 from Une semaine de bonté ou Les sept éléments capitaux (One week of kindness / Goodness week or The seven deadly elements), 1934. Collage of wood engravings. Published by Éditions Jeanne Bucher, Paris.
Three Things: The Search (for You!) Edition
Are you an industrious bookworm looking for something to do in your spare time? A critical reader looking for a home? A literary-type looking for a way to get involved in the literary community? We’re looking for you!
We’re looking for two or three Editorial Contributors to join our team of masterful book reviewers. (Please note: Hazel & Wren is an all-volunteer organization, so these are unpaid positions. We pay in hugs, beer, books, and good karma.)
For more details on the positions and how to apply, go here. You have until September 1st to apply!
Ramón Casas, After the Ball, 1895. Oil on canvas. Museo de la Abadía de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain.
Lynn Skordal, The Singer, Not the Song, from the Chair Series. Paper collage. www.lynnskordal.paspartout.com
Rodney Smith, Collin with Magnifying Glass, Alberta, Canada, 2004. Photograph. www.rodneysmith.com
Today I’m gazing out the window a great deal. My current view isn’t exceptionally striking, but we can change that with a few creative lines, yes? This week, let’s muse on some dramatic landscapes together.
Guy Catling, Peaks, 2011. Collage. Via flickr.
Milton Avery, Gaspé Pink Sky, 1940. Oil on canvas. Private collection.
Timothy O’Sullivan, Iceberg Canyon, Colorado River, Looking Above, 1871-1873. Photograph. Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York.
