How to Make an Origami Crane (2013)

You’ll probably only have to watch this 700 billion times to figure it out. These things really just fold themselves, though, so don’t even worry about it.

Me and one of my besties, Keith Ecker, reading from Cross My Words and Hope to ___ (VERB), an interactive mad-lib and crossword puzzle literary zine. I’m the editor and he’s contributed a story for each issue. I’m reading an introductory piece I wrote and then a poem by Jacqueline Suskin. This was at Chicago Zine Fest’s Exhibitor Reading on March 8. Chicago Zine Fest was great fun!

In these zines you can fill out stories and poems mad-lib style, like we’re doing here, or you can find the words that were originally in the blanks by working crossword puzzles. We messed up a little bit, but we turned it into a great opportunity to make cute faces at one another because we’re professionals.

Special thanks to Jennie Yim for videotaping us on her camcorder like a proud mom.

These zines and others are available to purchase on the internet.

chicagozinefest:

Chicago Zine Fest 2013 is only a few short weeks away, and we’re so excited to announce our Friday night readers and Saturday workshops!!

Friday’s Exhibitor Reading will feature readings from:

Aus Bahadur
Brian Solem
Cathy Hannah
Chi-POC
Dave Roche
Emily Alden Foster
Jenna Brager
Kate Larson
Kerri Radley
Neely Bat Chestnut
Osa Atoe
Suzy X

Saturday’s exhibition will feature these workshops:

• POC Zine Project presents: Lessons from the first ‘Race Riot!’ tour with Daniela Capistrano, Osa Atoe, Suzy X & more
• Anthologizing Your Zine with Mend My Dress Press & more
• Bookbinding 101 with Rar Rar Press
• Simple Printing for Book Covers and More with Spudnik Press
• Postcard Printing Demo with Columbia’s Center for Book and Paper Arts
• Self Preservation: DIY Archiving for Zinesters with Read/Write Library
• Beyond Zine Fests: Building A Year-Long Local Zine Scene with SPOC and Dan Copulsky
• From Fests to Living Rooms: Organize Your Own Zine Event! with marlee grace and ZOE
• Arts Inclusion with Jamie Walsh
• Hit The Road: Touring Your Zine with Nicole J. Georges and Cassie J. Sneider
• In The Gutter: A Super-Quick Intro To Writing/Drawing Comics with Jenna Brager
• How Your Library Can Help You Make Your Zines with Kelly McElroy and Kalmia Strong

Hooray! I’m getting pumped!

January 30, 1:18pm
January 30, 7:24pm
January 31, 5:21pm
February 5, 2:20pm
February 6, 11:16am

I’ve been doing these bus drawings for a while - these are the first I’ve done on paper that’s not from my planner. Basically, I just attempt to hold my hand very still on or over a small piece of paper while riding the bus. The result is an abstract map of my commute - all of these are the same route, but with different drivers, traffic, potholes, and people bumping into me. And some of them are going one direction and some the other. It’s an approximately 15 minute ride - the time I noted is when I got on the bus.

I don’t do this every time I’m on the bus, because I’m not coordinated enough to do it while standing and some people need to sit more than I need to draw.

A gif preview of my video “In 1903 We” for the 100x100=1900s project.

I was assigned the year 1903, and my video focuses mostly on the Curies and the Wright Brothers, with some other examples of collective achievements represented as well. These are some crystals I grew to represent the view inside Mme. Curie’s microscope.

chicagozinefest:

Wondering who will be tabling at Chicago Zine Fest 2013? Wonder no longer! Our list of exhibitors can be found here.

I’m making a long-overdue trip to Chicago for this! I’ll be tabling on March 9 AND I’ll be in the Exhibitor Reading on March 8 at 826 CHI. I’ll be in town a few extra days, too, so let’s hang out if I don’t turn into an icicle!

This Saturday (December 8!) I’ll be selling things at the East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest along with lots of other talented people.

Doors are open 10am - 5pm, with workshops and panels happening throughout the day.
at
2050 Center St
Berkeley, CA

Come and say hi and/or come and buy things!

tusksfamily:

Did I tell you I’m gonna be screening a video at an adults-only event at Children’s Fairyland? WELL, I AM! My video will be in one of the best spots in the park, too. You should probably come, because in addition to a bunch of videos installed all around the park and live music and food trucks, Fairyland is pretty amazing. Did you know that Walt Disney used it as a major source of inspiration for Disneyland? Did you know that it’s a 62-year-old theme park about fairy tales and nursery rhymes with tons of cool sculptures and weird stuff to explore? Did you know that there’s a pony and a llama and other animals living there who might be awake for the event although I haven’t actually confirmed that? Did you know that adults aren’t allowed to go in without a child except on very special occasions? Anyway, the event is October 12, 7-10pm. Buy your tickets online now because they’re not selling any at the door.

fairylandmagiclantern:

CHILDREN’S FAIRYLAND PRESENTS MAGIC LANTERN

OAKLAND, CA— Children’s Fairyland is pleased to announce Magic Lantern, a special one-night event showcasing Bay Area video and projection artists, presenting site-specific artworks amongst Fairyland’s fantastical architecture,…

Cross My Words and Hope to ___ (VERB) #3 is finally here!

Fill in the blanks in the stories and poems like a mad-lib OR find the words that the authors originally put in those blank spots by solving the crossword puzzles.

Seven crossword puzzles made by me (Emily Alden Foster)! Writing by Bob Dynamite, Keith Ecker, Channing Kennedy, Gregg Lewis, Jacqueline Suskin, Barbara Jean Walsh, and ME!

Pictures by Bob Dynamite, Channing Kennedy, Jessica James Lansdon, and ME.

If you think crossword puzzles are too hard, you can look up the answers in the back. I won’t judge you.

Click here to buy a copy - only $6 + shipping.