a sculptural webcomic by Justina Kochansky 2010-03-09T01:34:46Z WordPress http://articulatematter.com/feed/atom/ Justina http://articulatematter.com http://articulatematter.com/?p=608 2010-03-09T01:34:46Z 2010-03-09T01:34:46Z

What to keep? What to store? What to give away? This move requires a finer-toothed comb than previous ones. It’s been an interesting experience judging the value of things, starting with the questions “Do I really need/love this?” and “Is this worth shipping down the coast, through the Panama Canal, and all the [...]]]>

<p><a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/scales-of-justice/"><img src="http://articulatematter.com/comics/2010-03-08-scales of justice.jpg" border="0" alt="Scales of Justice" title="Which one do I like better?" /></a></p><p>What to keep? What to store? What to give away?</p> <p>This move requires a finer-toothed comb than previous ones. It&#8217;s been an interesting experience judging the value of things, starting with the questions &#8220;Do I really need/love this?&#8221; and &#8220;Is this worth shipping down the coast, through the Panama Canal, and all the way across the Atlantic?&#8221;</p> <p>And oh boy the mental contortions I&#8217;ve been having over my art supplies!</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArticulateMatter/~4/UuxHwwGwVFw" height="1" width="1"/> 2 http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/scales-of-justice/ Justina http://articulatematter.com http://articulatematter.com/?p=606 2010-03-06T01:45:51Z 2010-03-06T01:45:51Z

Remember that trip I took to the UK in January? Well, it wasn’t really for pleasure. My husband and I were scoping out potential neighborhoods because… *deep breath* We’re moving to London! Our departure date isn’t set (could be a month from now, could be more), but things are going to be very busy these next [...]]]>

<p><a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/big-announcement/"><img src="http://articulatematter.com/comics/2010-03-05-moving-to-england.jpg" border="0" alt="Big Announcement" title="Hitching a ride..." /></a></p><p>Remember that <a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/palace-guards/">trip I took to the UK</a> in January? Well, it wasn&#8217;t really for pleasure. My husband and I were scoping out potential neighborhoods because&#8230;</p> <p>*deep breath*</p> <p>We&#8217;re moving to London!</p> <p>Our departure date isn&#8217;t set (could be a month from now, could be more), but things are going to be very busy these next few weeks (we&#8217;re basically trying to give away/sell as much of our stuff as possible). And then there will be the fun of getting things set up in our new place. I&#8217;ll try not to miss any days, but I just know I will. :} Thanks in advance for your patience!</p> <p>Oh, and keep your eye on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kochansky">etsy shop</a>, because I&#8217;ll have a big moving sale starting soon!</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArticulateMatter/~4/OFmqRk_hIaQ" height="1" width="1"/> 1 http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/big-announcement/ Justina http://articulatematter.com http://articulatematter.com/?p=602 2010-03-04T01:20:11Z 2010-03-04T01:06:37Z

The school spying case from Pennsylvania + tentacles = Octopus Cam! Feedings viewable at 11 am and 3 pm EDT. Sometimes the connections I make are just plain weird… ]]>

<p><a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/click/"><img src="http://articulatematter.com/comics/2010-03-03-octopus-cam.jpg" border="0" alt="Click" title="Whawuzat?" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124043452">The school spying case from Pennsylvania</a> + tentacles = <a href="http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/OceanLiving/">Octopus Cam</a>!</p> <p>Feedings viewable at 11 am and 3 pm EDT.</p> <p>Sometimes the connections I make are just plain weird&#8230;</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArticulateMatter/~4/UwanXUBhBBY" height="1" width="1"/> 0 http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/click/ Justina http://articulatematter.com http://articulatematter.com/?p=600 2010-03-02T01:26:46Z 2010-03-02T01:26:46Z

Crafting: It’s not always easy. I’m delighted to have been featured on Craft Magazine’s blog. Thank you to everyone for all the appreciation! The article that has my little squid all in a tizzy, is from CRAFT, Volume 4 and is titled Extracting Squid Ink. ]]>

<p><a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/lets-make-something/"><img src="http://articulatematter.com/comics/2010-03-01-craft-comic.jpg" border="0" alt="Let&#8217;s Make Something!" title="Almost made him ink himself!" /></a></p><p>Crafting: It&#8217;s not always easy.</p> <p>I&#8217;m delighted to have been <a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/02/articulate_matter_a_sculptural.html">featured on Craft Magazine&#8217;s blog</a>. Thank you to everyone for all the appreciation!</p> <p>The article that has my little squid all in a tizzy, is from <a href="http://craftzine.com/04/">CRAFT, Volume 4</a> and is titled <a href="http://craftzine.com/04/harvest_squid/">Extracting Squid Ink</a>.</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArticulateMatter/~4/GZJ84YMWAqo" height="1" width="1"/> 0 http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/lets-make-something/ Justina http://articulatematter.com http://articulatematter.com/?p=595 2010-02-26T22:19:18Z 2010-02-26T22:08:31Z

Happy to get away… This is another of my husband’s records. I made a couple images with them in January, for days when I couldn’t make one. I’m not actually going on a vacation but I am trying to give my hands a chance to rest. :} ]]>

<p><a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/all-i-ever-wanted/"><img src="http://articulatematter.com/comics/2010-02-26-GoGo's.jpg" border="0" alt="All I ever wanted&#8230;" title="Vacation..." /></a></p><p>Happy to get away&#8230;</p> <p>This is another of my husband&#8217;s records. I made a couple images with them in January, for days when I couldn&#8217;t make one. I&#8217;m not actually going on a vacation but I am trying to give my hands a chance to rest. :}</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArticulateMatter/~4/ALpOPc5N-tk" height="1" width="1"/> 0 http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/all-i-ever-wanted/ Justina http://articulatematter.com http://articulatematter.com/?p=593 2010-02-25T01:37:40Z 2010-02-25T01:37:40Z

Mine’s been flaring up recently. Then the squids got jealous of my uber-cool wrist braces and wanted some of their own. I tried to remind them that they’re invertebrates but they wouldn’t listen. ]]>

<p><a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/carpal-tunnel/"><img src="http://articulatematter.com/comics/2010-02-24-carpal-tunnel.jpg" border="0" alt="Carpal Tunnel" title="Wonder Squid, Wonder Squid. All the world's waiting for you..." /></a></p><p>Mine&#8217;s been flaring up recently. Then the squids got jealous of my uber-cool wrist braces and wanted some of their own. I tried to remind them that they&#8217;re invertebrates but they wouldn&#8217;t listen.</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArticulateMatter/~4/rlPaUujgGP8" height="1" width="1"/> 0 http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/carpal-tunnel/ Justina http://articulatematter.com http://articulatematter.com/?p=591 2010-02-23T02:05:33Z 2010-02-23T02:04:15Z

We have a dartboard. We’re not putting it up. ]]>

<p><a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/bad-aim/"><img src="http://articulatematter.com/comics/2010-02-22-darts.jpg" border="0" alt="Bad Aim" title="Wait, wait! One more try!" /></a></p><p>We have a dartboard. We&#8217;re not putting it up.</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArticulateMatter/~4/ctlnieqaB5w" height="1" width="1"/> 0 http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/bad-aim/ Justina http://articulatematter.com http://articulatematter.com/?p=588 2010-02-20T02:17:34Z 2010-02-20T02:17:34Z

My husband was trying to describe my web comic to a co-worker, and the phrase “whimsical tentacle” came up. It was agreed that it would be a fantastic name for a pub. ]]>

<p><a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/the-whimsical-tentacle/"><img src="http://articulatematter.com/comics/2010-02-19-whimsical-tentacle.jpg" border="0" alt="The Whimsical Tentacle" title="Starkle starkle little twink... Who the heck are you i think..." /></a></p><p>My husband was trying to describe my web comic to a co-worker, and the phrase &#8220;whimsical tentacle&#8221; came up. It was agreed that it would be a fantastic name for a pub.</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArticulateMatter/~4/4CTCVeuiIiY" height="1" width="1"/> 1 http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/the-whimsical-tentacle/ Justina http://articulatematter.com http://articulatematter.com/?p=586 2010-02-18T04:38:35Z 2010-02-18T04:38:35Z

The only way to improve a television series like The House of Eliott is MORE TENTACLES!!! ]]>

<p><a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/the-roaring-20s/"><img src="http://articulatematter.com/comics/2010-02-17-speakeasy.jpg" border="0" alt="The Roaring 20&#8217;s" title="The Roaring 20&#8217;s" /></a></p><p>The only way to improve a television series like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_House_of_Eliott">The House of Eliott</a> is MORE TENTACLES!!!</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArticulateMatter/~4/-TnH_EiUhZg" height="1" width="1"/> 2 http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/the-roaring-20s/ Justina http://articulatematter.com http://articulatematter.com/?p=584 2010-02-12T17:32:17Z 2010-02-12T17:32:17Z

It had to happen. ]]>

<p><a href="http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/squids-in-spaaaaace/"><img src="http://articulatematter.com/comics/2010-02-12-squids-in-space.jpg" border="0" alt="Squids&#8230; In&#8230; Spaaaaace!" title="Gads! A flying saucer!" /></a></p><p>It had to happen.</p> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ArticulateMatter/~4/hAabmplqJWE" height="1" width="1"/> 0 http://articulatematter.com/comic/2010/squids-in-spaaaaace/