Working on Shell Game means I often spend 10-12 hours a day in front of a giant piece of wood, wearing Fred’s old shirts, punching my hands so they work and trying to create a convincing universe.

laying down tape to make stripes

Working this much means that I seldom leave the loft, which is devolving into a sort of troll-cave. I only eat to make my stomach shut up, and feel like I’m bleeding paint.

Zuccotti Park Hair

It’s kind of nice.

Being in front of that wood panel is simple. At this point, I know exactly what to do.

I just have to stand there a hundred hours and do it

P.S. Just to keep from complete troll-devolution, I managed to escape to a fairy castle for the weekend.