paint it black

When you have black, you don't need the "new black". Always classic, goes with anything, and can be edgy and rock and roll, or simple. My new black pendants are handcut from rigid, thick plastic to stand up to wear and tear. So beat 'em up. As long as the only thing black and blue is what you're wearing, not your friends.

Tales from the technology darkside and crazy hair

Technology hates me. I spent all day yesterday hating Vista, hating Nikon, and hating Sony. Trying to figure out who, ultimately, is responsible for everything technological breaking on me when I want it the most. Bill Gates? Nah, I don't even think he works anymore (don't send me hate mail, I could be wrong). Whoever it is, my internet keeps kicking me off when I am on IM or trying to upload something, my computer keeps freezing up (thanks, Vista), yesterday my camera kept freezing up when I had to take 100 product shots, and my Sony phone keeps doing this thing where anything involving sound doesn't work (which turns out, is everything on a phone).

So what's a girl to do to keep herself occupied when technology fails her? Shave her friend's hair, of course! That's right, my artistic outlet of the day was the mohawk I gave Zak:

Oh, and some new sweet cutout black plastic pendants I made, like this one:

Luckily, the art part of my brain wasn't made by Microsoft.

Earth Day treasure

In honor of Earth Day, I thought it was only right if I recycled something in my art. So, my newest necklace, made with love from a vintage prom dress I salvaged for parts:

Gotta love rhinestones!! The skull pendant is one of several that I made by hand, so they are all a little different, and sealed for a super high shine for extra glitz. Since its from recycled and handmade parts, there is only one like it, so if you like- click here to buy. Happy Earth Day! Save the earth- buy recycled!

xoxo

Everyone found her charming...

I have been homeschooling now for about 4 months, and the other day I realized the reason I was so stressed out was that I hadn't been alone for even 5 minutes for 4 months. After pleading with my husband to take the kid and get the hell out for the day, I turned up the music and painted all day. My stress level just went down in a major way! :) So here is what I did all day Saturday, a mixed media project that may or may not be finished yet; I haven't quite decided. I call it: Everyone found her charming (but she was a mess inside), 16" x 20" mixed media

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