life happens for a reason

Well hello there everyone! I'm back! Yay! I had alot of fun on my mini getaway!


While I was at the beach I was given the chance to meet some very wise older women (like my great-grandma's age...80s), I'm not knocking any of my close friends and family who have had my back through everything, but to have these two look me in the eyes and say flat out: You have the drive, you have the talent...you're going to do very well.


It made me very happy. I'll admit, sometimes I don't believe what people tell me (that know me) because I feel like it's usually said to get me to shut up. But know I understand that, most people are like me....lying takes alot more effort than the truth...and my friends and family wouldn't lie to me.


So if I sucked...they sure as heck would tell me...in a nice way.


I think I'm finally at the point where I'm ready to get on with my life...it also can be called growing up..which I try to do a little of from time to time. 


I'm stoked about my new ventures....that tiny light has become a huge opening and I'm stepping through.


All of this being said, I will be diving head first into my work. I will be opening my online store by October (at the LATEST). I will be selling my own designs, reworked vintage clothing, vintage clothing, and possibly...artwork as well. 


I'll say it here first, I am currently working my way to opening a stand alone store selling what I'll be selling in my online store. I would like to have this done...well started in the next few years. 


Extremely excited, the Lord has put me through pain and sadness, only because 1. He knew I could get past it and 2. Without trials...one cannot enjoy the good times in life.


This is an extremely good time, even if yeah I don't have a job nor do I have alot of money, but creativity is flowing and I'm going to create like crazy....it's what I do!




To everyone that has helped me through good and bad times (you know exactly who you are), I thank you with my whole heart.


Now! Day 29 of 365! This is a sketch I did for a client...it's a preliminary sketch thus why I'm sharing it with you all.  

I'm pretty excited about this project. It's the first time I'll be actually making artwork like this....I don't know why I haven't done it before. Ah well.

Till next time suckas

Peace

a promise breaker

Okay, I almost didn't post today because I was so busy!! Blah!

And I apologize for not having a picture today. Sorry. I think that I'm not going to catch up or play catch up when I miss a day, just continue on when I'm able to do it. No this doesn't mean suddenly it's going to become all sporadic and I'll never post, just there will be some skipped days...like today, and tomorrow, and the next day!

I'm sure you all don't mind...and if you do tough lucky buddies!!

Till next time suckas

Peace

doing what you want

For a long time I've always done what others wanted me to do...to a certain extent. And when I didn't I would get called selfish and defiant..yet it was always okay for them to do whatever they wanted.

Yes I am stubborn, while doing my undergrad there were many a time I would clash with a teacher over my own personal style.

They would always say stuff like 'You'll never be able to do what you want.' 'You can't expect that' and blah blah blah

Why do we have to submit to others when we don't think it'll benefit ourselves? And I'm not talking about a higher power, I'm talking about from man to man.

I think it's b.s.

So lately I've been doing stuff for me..and boy do I love it. Not that I completely disregard others, I just accommodate...like you're supposed to do.

If you're feeling like you're being pushed around...do this for yourself..you'll feel great later.

Now that that's over onto day 28 of 365, another guy!!!! It's Samir!!

I am working on getting better at drawing men...it can be difficult since my style is so feminine...wish me luck!!

Till next time suckas

Peace

*cough cough

It's always a bummer when you have an awesome time and the next day you wake up feeling like crap. Well not too much crap...just a little. I hope this goes away soon.

BUT! I am so glad to be able to get back into my own groove! Though I will be working on something that isn't for me soon, but for the most part it's back to designing my own stuff...and making stuff to sell whoo!

I'm currently trying to find an AUX adapater for my car stereo...because I just can't take fumbling with the radio anymore...but it's turning to be quite the chore...ah well I can do it!

also I got invited to go to Vegas but had to turn it down! I'm not too disappointed, I am going to the beach...but if only it weren't for schedule conflicts I could be going to both!! Waaaah.

All right, I'm pretty tired so Day 27 of 365 Liina

Another one of my tweens....she's super cute I love her.

Till next time suckas

Peace

love and marriage

Right off the bat...no I'm not in love with any man (yet...let God handle that) nor am I getting married


but two kids I know, great awesome kids just did (and they're kids because you know they're younger than me...they're both in college) I was going to try to post this blog beforehand but I didn't have time because I am very slow...so here we are.


I didn't get pictures sadly because well...my camera fell on the ground on the 4th and the batteries wont stay in. BOGUS!


This wedding was a trial for me, that in getting prepared for it. I was planning on and was actually making a crochet kitchen set


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and it bombed. So at the very last minute after screaming in frustration, I busted out the gift I actually gave them (plus a nice gift card :- ) )


Here's their gift and also Day 26 of 365 Aaron and Amy


First their gift

This was the best picture out of the group I took haha...stupid camera. I made the groom (Aaron) a crochet bowtie and I made the bride (Amy) a rose hair pin, also crochet. I was going to do something different with the picture but it turned out so much bigger than I thought (the rose and tie). 

I wish I would have known the theme beforehand because then I would have been able to match it with their gifts (blue and silver, with sunflowers...super cute)

And now day 26 of 365, Aaron and Amy's wedding portrait

The likeness is uncanny.

Well that's it for today! Also, I almost caught the bouquet...and by almost I mean it was in my hand, gripped and ready to pull down and someone took it from me. It's ok, she actually has a boyfriend. Though...really I was so close! Ha ha ha oh well, next time Chadae. It was an awesome wedding and I saw alot of people I haven't seen it years...I had an awesome time!!!

Till next time suckas

Peace

i like dresses

I really do though. My sloppy at home outfit? A lightweight dress (or a skirt...pants are so bothersome)

I wonder if I can just get away with designing dresses and skirts (and I GUESS tops...I guess) for a little bit...Who thinks I can do it??

Ok so this is spurred on by the pictures I received this morning, even though it is all of them...and I know there will be alot more..but for now I have these two. The shoot was a lot of fun, everyone was having a really good time and joking around and all that jazz. I wish all photoshoots could be that way!

Sara the model was amazing..for real.

Um so the dress ACTUALLY matched the lightposts...but the photographer photoshopped them up so they're more tan. Oh well...I'm not him. Also the dress looks slightly bluer than it really is...it's a metallic grey and matches the darker fabric.

So this is just the beginning, I'll post more as I get them.

And just to let everyone know...I am SO happy to get photos and not have to photoshop them myself. I mean it's fine when I'm being picky but...when you're not..it's amazing

Now down to business, I know I talked about dresses for no reason, and here we go day 25 of 365...a girl with pants on! Meet Athenia, the second of the tweens

Normally I don't auto-tone my sketches, but if I didn't you wouldn't be able to see what was on her shirt...which is important..to me at least

I screenprint too (shaaaaaaaameless plugging..oh wait it's my blog! HA!).

Also, if anyone would like a commission of any sort (whether it be clothes or art) just let me know ;-)

Till next time suckas

Peace

you know...

I'm going to rethink this homemade gift giving thing


I think it's because I'm not confident that they will like it


....so it ends up getting messed up


*frustration*


BUT I have to finish because I have nothing else to give or any time to go get something proper.




Ok, so since I'm busy crocheting like a mad woman...I actually took TOO much time out to draw. You'll get your colored pictures after the wedding...I'm sorry...I'll do a week straight of color pictures


(but don't be surprised if I don't...I'm so unreliable sometimes...)


Day 24 of 365, meet Coren! She is supposed to be a kid..but I aged her a little...alot...Childrenswear is awesome, but I think tweens are cool too...not personally, far too much attitude to still be children (10-12 year olds)

After this week I'll go back to lining the drawings as well...no more sketchy pencils play offs...I swear

Till next time suckas

Peace