"no idea's original, there's nothing new under the sun, it's never what you do but how it's done"

(Nas)

trying to tie up some loose ends before i'm booted out my bomb studio later this month. just to catch up, a few shots of what led up to my thesis show piece..









and, until i finish the unfinished paintings from the semester, some new apparel for gifts, products, and otherwise..

Love & Acid Reflux

hmm, maybe that should be the title of my made-for-tv biography: "Love & Acid Reflux: The Julia Cocuzza Story."

lately i've been polishing off some small pesky ideas to make way for some big sexy ones. my "heart in a cup" lino prints are finally complete. some technical difficulties but still turned out decent.










with the left over ink and scraps of bristol board, i made these bad boys right quick. it's honestly a coincidence that i made something resembling valentines around valentines day. never been a huge fan of the holiday, usually too much pressure regardless of which team i'm playing for. but, whatev, they're kinda boring but maybe i can give one to my grammy or sell them cheap on etsy..












and my personal struggle with acid reflux continues. on canvas. not my prettiest work, but it kinda sorta gets the point across. first one's finished, second maybe, third definitely not..





and, you know, other stuff..

¡Ya Yo Sé Que Tu Eres!

Chico Mann: Ya Yo Sé

took a much needed week off from the northeast's "wintry mix" and escaped to puerto rico earlier this month (and ever since i can't get this awesome chico mann song out of my head!). anyway, feeling mighty relaxed, i'm finally back in the printmaking lab, gettin' loose with some lino block inks.. still two more colors to add, these prints are based on my "heart in a cup" painting from a few years back..

"try'na make it real, compared to what?"

Les McCann's "Compared to What"
John Legend/The Roots' "Compared to What"