30 Seconds to Mars

I swore I wouldn't post my obsession with music on this blog and post music videos but I just can't help it.... I really can't.

Rosie Hardy

This girl is my hero! The reason I started taking photos was because of her! 

You can find her photos  HERE
Please check them out!
Take the time to check out some of her work and her latest speech that I think was just amazing! Go Rosie <3 Thank you for inspiring so many!

Sigur Ros

                          I thought this video was so beautiful, I cried. The dancing, emotion, connection, music and its my favorite band! SIGUR ROS! Omg - just amazing. I have no words. Music does something to me! <3

Please take the time to watch this- then really think about it....

I needed to hear this today- how about you!? Did you really listen, think about what was being said? I did- and I have to do something to change my world. My life. I have to make ME happier!

Owl Love You Continued...

I saw a photo on an online blog of a girls living room and there was something on her wall that stood out to me!

See the owl!? Oh I LOVED IT! I wanted it- I didn't know where in the hell she got it and there was nothing on the blog that said anything about it. So- I was going to TRY to make my own version! I knew it wouldn't be exact, but what the hell- I was going to give it a go!
I'm so glad I did! It's not exactly the same, but I love it! Here is what I came up with: 

YAY! I just finished painting the wooden bars last night and let them dry. I had to toss the paint tho- it was too old to use again and it was more watery than I wanted- excuse to buy new paint tho! 

Hope you guys like the new owl of the family! <3

United by Art

North Hills Art Center

January 11th, 2014

UNITED BY ART

     

I had/have the best support system through my entire ride since I got asked to be a part of this gallery. It seems like such a small dream, but it was a dream and I DID IT! I however, could not have done it without my Mom, Dad and boyfriend! I cried, screamed, gave up a few times but got through it.  I forced the best out of myself which may have not been the best for me or my art but it happened!

     My mom- baked cookies, helped with food, packaged up so many things that I would have forgotten to take and helped with so much! She listened to me cry and even bitch about how I want to quit.  She supported me and told me to keep going and that it will all work out and it did- I should know by now that my mom is always right!!

      My Dad - picking up food from the store, finding me frames and mats and helping me type up what I needed for displays and even helped with my photos when I had no ideas.  He helped me with the gallery wire and showed me how to frame photos the proper way!  I know that he will always give me his honest opinion and it's just one more thing I love about him!

My parents KNEW how important this was to me!

     I also need to thank my boyfriend Brian for putting up with the mood swings and for helping me load everything into the car and unloading it and for standing out in the cold while I had him hold everything while I stood in the snow to take photos.

     I don't know what I'd do without these people!

      The artists that were in the show were all so talented and everyone's are was so different and unique, I felt honored to be a part of it! Plus, I made some new friends out of it and got to talk to people who like what I like!  I am so happy they invited me to be a part of the day!

      EVERYONE ELSE WHO CAME TO SUPPORT ME! I love you all- you are the best best best! To take the time out to support my passion is all anyone could ever ask for and I thank you a million times over! Plus I got to see some faces I haven't seen in some time which made my day! Thanks to you guys- our turn out was awesome! <3

     To everyone that couldn't make it but still supports me- THANK YOU! Without you guys, I would be lost- even the support you give me online does so much! <3

and to all of you that think my work sucks- ^#&$ YOU! Justtttt kidding. not really. ;)


     I love the feeling of prints and people actually enjoying my work - I wanted to hang a sign that I am not a narcissist. I think people got the point after I explained that I can't hire models and pay them and my free time after working all day for a Drs. Office is slim to none for photos, so I shoot when I can and usually I only have me, the doggie or my boyfriend at all times that I would need them! <3

     Anyways - another accomplishment in life but only thanks to everyone who supports me. Without you guys- I would not have come this far and would have given up a long time ago. THANK YOU for helping make my dreams come true! So- what new adventure awaits me next?! Whose with me?!

So- Time for photos of the gallery!

Art By: Ryan Shilley

Art By: Kate Cullen

Art By: Melissa Sines

Art By: Jenny Sines

Art By: Amy McKee

 I'm a dork...

 My Little Corner that I love! <3

 Our Food!  - we had wine too!

Our comment book!

 Ryan, Amy, Kate, Shannon, Melissa and Jenny!

 SO MUCH FUN! <3

I found this upstairs in the gallery and fell in LOVE! I think I can say yes to all 10! I gotta work on that!<3

And our turn out was great

Above Three Photos from Melissa Sines

I CAN'T THANK YOU ALL ENOUGH. I really truly can't. I love you all! 

If you couldn't make it to the opening- our art is there for TWO WEEKS! You can go down to view it! 

Scarf and a Christmas Craft

I'm going to try to start an etsy store with these scarves and try to sell them...I really like this one and the chunkiness of it! 

Well my doggie and I made Christmas Ornaments this year and I LOVE IT! I want to do one every year now! This is his paw print from 2013! I went and got some non-toxic (since he tries to eat everything and yes, he tried to eat this too) and had him step on it about 30 times before I was happy with the print.  We also did one for Grandmas tree!  I placed them in the oven, baked them until they were hard and then painted them gold with gold glitter on the print! I made sure to make the year and that it is Chance's print since we have so many dogs around!  It is my favorite ornament by far! I'm so lucky to have my puppy! <3 - they make wonderful Christmas gifts too- Grandma put hers on the tree right away!