Photo by David Renwick

I follow Melani Sanders (https://wedonotcareclub.com) because she is hilarious and calls it as she sees it. Her new We Do Not Care Handbook for Those in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Their Allies has hit the press.

Right away, I had to make a list specific to book artists such as myself. The style is 100% hers. Content is all mine. I’ve got 5 so far. More will come, I’m sure.

     Today’s Announcements for Book Artists Who Do Not Care

• ·         I do not care that when you “drop in” to visit my studio, you think it is chaos. I have a system. Do not move anything.
• ·         I do not care if you do not understand my Artist’s Books. Often, I do not either.
• ·         I do not care if other artists share their work on Instagram. I do not trust that Meta stuff. Except Blogspot.
• ·         I do not care when you are annoyed because I stop to pick up trash in the parking lot. Book art supplies are everywhere. Get over yourself.
• ·         I do not care that you think my Artist’s Books do not qualify as artist’s books. Most folks do not know what Artist’s Books are anyway.

SHOWUPSHOWUP and change the world

  Nicotina at the Rancho San Diego Library. Photo by D. Renwick

June 5-July 30 2026 Inspired By, III, Words Are Power full

Rancho San Diego Library 11555 Via Rancho San Diego El Cajon, 92019

June 30, 2026 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Join the County of San Diego Arts and Culture Commission and San Diego ART Matters for In Community, County District 1, a free, community-based gathering designed to connect San Diego County Arts and Culture commissioners, artists, cultural organizations, civic leaders, and community partners across San Diego County.

Location: Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center, San Diego

July 16, 11-1pm County Arts and Culture Commission meeting

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cao/edga/arts-culture-commission.html

July 18, 3:30-4:30 pm Creativity Strengthens Our Communities

Rancho San Diego Library 11555 Via Rancho San Diego El Cajon, 92019

Join me as I moderate a lively discussion with Journalist Brooke Binkowski (The Times of San Diego) and Karen Trapane, Executive Director, Fallbrook Art Center, then we'll take a tour of the artist’s books on display.

Photo by David Renwick

Until next Sunday, have a creative week.