next installment

here's a new one. I still haven't though of how to finish off the redhead. I really like how this one turned out though, do you?

redhead now blind

BEFORE

AFTER (SO FAR)
how do you leke her now?

not quite finished

here's the progress report on my next illustration... I just can't figure out what to add for the finishing touch. I'm also not completely happy with the eyes.

do you like it so far?

ETSY shop!

Hi hi,
I've finally opened my own etsy shop...go check it out! I have a few of the recent prints available, as well as a notepad. There will be more to come, I promise. I've also added a link to the "links" section over there on the right.

Now?

Annie Spandex had a wonderful suggestion, to add some sparkle to her tear. I think it's much better...what do you think?

BEFORE

AFTER (so far)

thanks for the fabulous suggestion, Annie!

another re-do in process

BEFORE


AFTER (SO FAR)

what do you think?

how's this?

here's what I've re-done so far...is it better?
I still need to work on the texture of the eye patch...but do you think the idea is good? are the colors better?


BEFORE
AFTER (SO FAR)
let me know what you think!

These two aren't coming along very well

These two just aren't coming out right...the first one is problematic because of the colors. I always have trouble with blond hair, not to mention colors in general. After I figure the colors out I can add the finishing touches. The second just...isn't right. I don't know why exactly.

any input for me?

p.s. I FINALLY got caught up on my blog reader...that thing has been stressing me out for weeks.

3rd installment

here's the newest print! Do you like it?

second installment

Here's the second installment f my "Crying Children" series. do you like it? don't forget to click to enlarge!


Today was my first day of work...I'm working in a temp store only open for the Halloween season; that means we had to unload everything and put it on racks. my feet hurt like hell, but once we can open the store things should get better.

My other ring broke today...I think they don't like my job, the first broke before my interview and the second before my first day.

now I'm going to relax and get to bed early-- another hard day of work for tomorrow!

new project

Since I have a job now (official first day is this Thursday). I have time to focus on my art I'm doing a craft fair on October 4th.

I'm really excited and have started a new series of prints to sell.

The Crying Boy paintings have been an interest of mine for some time. Pictured above is my own small but beloved collection. These were popular in the 70's, and hold a strange legend- apparently, if you have a crying boy in your house, it will burn down. It is also said that having a picture of a crying girl to accompany the boy will abate the curse.

I decided to do my own series of crying children, in honor of this fabulous and almost extinct subject.


here's my first one, I'm not sure if it's finished, but I wanted to give you an idea so you could give me some feedback. do you like the idea? hate it? I'm still going to do it, but I love criticism! Be sure to click to enlarge.

I GOT A JOBBBBBBBB!

I got a job! finally! of course, there are drawbacks. the pay is absolutely laughable, and it's only for the Halloween Season. However, it's a job. I'll be doing some freelance stuff and hopefully setting up a little online store on the side. If everything works out, they'll see how amazing I am and keep me on beyond the seasonal title. Thanks for bearing with me through all of this, I know it's been so boring reading about all my interviews! Now we'll be able to get to the stuff we came here for (art)!

Of course, the employment God's had to take a sacrifice, and that happened to be my beloved ring on the way to the interview.


it's ceramic, and I guess it finally had enough of expanding and contracting due to my finger sweat, and decided to break. I love these rings, I had another break but it was due to a fall. This one has lasted me quite a while, and it served me well through the many outfits it complimented. I still have one with a Malachite stone, though it's not as go-to-able as this one. I think this one was moonstone (correct me if I'm wrong) and had a beautiful rainbow running through it. These rings are very cheap (under $10) and SO comfortable. I'd venture to say these are the rings for those who can't stand wearing rings (though I'm not one of them!). They simply hug your finger. I super-glued my precious back together, but I'm not too heartbroken if it doesn't work, I'll just have to subway myself over to St. Marks Place and get another (or two) and some wonderful Japanese food, and of course some Max Brenner's.

On another note, I need a TV, darn it! I have trouble drawing without it on. and using my computer for movies is a pain (especially since it's so heavy, and not in optimum movie viewing position!). I've bee browsing Craigslist, but it's so difficult without a car...and If I bring it back in a cab, will I be able to carry it up the stairs? One thing about NYC, everything is ten times harder.

Please forgive my abscence on the comment scene lately, my reader has been 1000+ for quite some time due to my vacation and my laptop's undesired vacation. it's frankly intimidating, and I've barely made a dent in it.

I really am so excited about this job, if only because my poor little mind isn't so overcome with worrisome thoughts, and is free to stretch it's creative wings again (corny, I know; couldn't seem to think of any word to replace "wings")!

I love you all!

What I wore 9-8-2008

romper- vintage
booties- target
necklace- dollar store
smiley face earrings- beauty supply store
ring- target

I don't think they liked my dog collar, because I never got a response. but tomorrow/today I am going in for an interview for Ricky's NYC...which really seems like the perfect job for me. Here's to hoping!

craigslist

Today I was doing my regular, "I need a job, any job, browsing," on Craigslist. For those who don't know, Craiglist is a site where you can buy, sell, date, get a job...ect.

I found a listing to do two line drawings of "dog products." I thought this sounded cool and easy so I gladly started the required skill test of drawing a dog collar. For lack of anything else to post, I though yall might be interested in seeing it.

just a quick little sketch. wish me luck on the job!

I'M BACK! ++What I wore 9-5-2008

whooo, it's been forever, hasn't it?
First I was out of town, then my laptop gave up on me. But now I'm back in business with a new, fancy desktop! It's HUGE and fantastic. hopefully, this will encourage me to sit up straight instead of slouched over my laptop in bed. I want one of those kneeling ergonomic chairs, but that will take time and money.

I'm still searching for a job. but there is good news, two places I went to today were actually hiring!!! None of that, "we're not hiring but you can leave your resume with us...if you want," passive aggressive bull, people actually needing some employees! Thank the heavens!

I have so many ideas for new designs, and want to get back to work on my "Four Seasons" project, but I can't let myself until I have a job. so hopefully, someone will hire me soon, and I can get back to what I really love.

like I said, I went a few places today to inquire about employement, and this is what i wore. Please excuse the even worse than usual quality, the sun was fading fast. shirt- vintage (my friends hate this one)
shorts- target
belt- strawberry
bag- Harajuku Lovers
stocking socks- H&M
jelly flats- Target
necklace- Harwin in Houston, TX
bow ring- F21

how is everyone doing? I hope you missed me a little bit!