Skulls Skulls Skulls!

I also got this cuff, that I thought was different from http://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaLili

I am also going to make my own skully earrings with these

Upstate Serenity & Wonderful Etsy Artists

My weekend upstate was beautiful and relaxing. No TV/phones/computers! I was so happy with no distractions. I went 4 wheeling with the husband, hiked by the stream, talked about life by the waterfall, ate steaks and shrimp for dinner, you really can't get much better than that. Me and my husband have decided to fix up the house we are in right now instead of moving because besides the fact that it is hard getting a job right now but the home is close to everything and rent and bills are somewhat manageable here. We want to go ahead and get a nice economical truck where we can make trips more often upstate. We have found a Bed and Breakfast or two, that were not too expensive in the Catskills and we both would like to go there more often. My husband and I want to learn archery, we thought that would be something we both liked to do. He wants to go hunting with my dad and the boys which I think is good for him to have some stress relief, we all need our space. For Christmas, I want to get him a bow and arrow set. I also think this trip helped my self esteem too, there was some soul searching and I found what I was looking for....finally. I am going to put some more effort in my arts and crafts business and quit my weekend job and get something during the week. I thought I had found my dream job a few weeks ago and let's just say it turned out to be a nightmare!

Anyways I got my Christmas gifts early this year, I picked them out and the hubby got them for me but I can't have em till Christmas I will show ya. I love this bag so I had to get it! It is handmade and hand painted! I will have roses and sugar skulls on mine! Can you believe how great these are :) My cuff will just be darker and have more roses. Check them out, they have the most beautiful leather goods there http://www.etsy.com/shop/moxieandoliver

I also got another amazing item which is a Day of The Dead necklace, and 2 pairs of customized earrings with skulls and roses and hearts, I also got 2 pendants, one with a skull and wings the other a heart with wings, see a theme here LOL ................... I seem to be drawn to sugar skulls and roses, and winged creatures these days, one of my favorite bands of all time is Guns N Roses so after all it seems appropriate :) Anyways check out these awesome ceramic creations here, http://www.etsy.com/shop/gaea She is sooo talented just look at the beads and jewelry in her shop. She also has a color chart with all the different color washes for her fired ceramic pieces. I find what she does very interesting. I wish she taught an art class!

I made these and I they smell wonderful also! I spray my arrangements with apple and cinnamon spray :)

Upstate This Weekend!

So we really are going on a mini vacation upstate. I am soooo happy! My mom is going to look after my little furies, and watch the house for me. Hiking and fresh air. Nothing else really going on, I will be packing tomorrow and need to get some fleece pants.

Tooth Problems

I have been in so much PAIN the last 2 nights with a horrible tooth ache.............I had to actually go to the dentist! Which was overdue for me anyways. I need a root canal YAY FUN! I have a broken tooth. I never had one before, my teeth were always pretty good so I am on antibiotics to lessen the infection and in about a week I go back for the joyous root canal! I guess what I am most afraid of is the needle, but I am glad that I will be out of my misery soon, and I know there are worse things LOL I think I will make a tooth fairy painting in honor of the whole tooth hoopla :) I can't wait for this weekend, I am going upstate for the weekend,a whole weekend to just mellow out and clear my head of the noise. I hope the weather holds up I plan to go hiking in the woods and drinking coffee by the fireplace and to hang out with my family around a fire pit eating marshmallows :)

All Saints Day Remember The Ones That Passed

I Will Always Love You............. You were the ones who were always there and who loved me so much without any limits. You were so good to me that it is hard at times to connect with others because no one could ever take your place and be to me what both of you were. You listened to me and all my crazy schemes and you thought I was entrepreneurial and artsy instead of flaky and crazy like every one else in the family. I learned allot since you are gone,most of which at times is somewhat negative, sometimes people do not have the purest intentions, you both protected me from that, but you taught me really well, so I am still OK just it seems that the color in my world dulled a little since you guys left for Heaven, by the way thanks for the dreams, they really helped me..... The Cadillac was a nice touch LOL I still miss you guys so much and I know that will never change for as long as I live. I love you both so much.

Halloween Soul Cakes

This Halloween I will be working till 8 pm, which sucks, so as soon as I get home I will change into my pj's and cuddle with the hubby and watch scary movies. I heard from Sting, who was on the View today his new song Soul Cake is a song about what people in England used to do for Halloween. The people baked Soul cakes, for loved ones passed, and the poor would beg for the cakes in exchange for praying for the lost souls. Obviously souls can't eat cakes

All My Fav Artists & Using Skulls In Art

CATRINA LLORONA

I got some cool stuff today at the craft store. I got skull heads AND actual whole mini skeletons, 5 inches in length 6 in a pack! I figure those will be perfect for my shrines. I can't wait till all the Halloween stuff goes on clearance and then I will stock up on bats and creepy crawlies LOL I just want to glitter the hell out of everything! Is that normal? LOL These skulls and macabre decorations really appeal to my dark side just as much as pretty girl paintings and cupcakes in pinks :) I also got some barrette blanks so I will make some skull love for my hair, some mini glittered skulls in the middle if some black feathers. I finished some clay projects and I have to take the pics to show ya how cute they came out! http://www.mysticvoodoo.com/day_of_the_dead_altar_art.htm#Day_of_the_Dead_Altars_ this site has a tutorial on making your own altars, it may be a little different to what you may have thought. CASTILLO FAMILY

CASTILLO FAMILY

I like to share with you all some of the artist who inspired me, I always give them the credit they deserve which is why I mention them in the first place, to share their brilliance! I have a blog for me, it's cool if you like my blog, but it is really for me. My way of reaching out and connecting with the world especially like minded artsy folk :) It is my artistic journal and sometimes personal confident where I share what I am inspired by or what I am doing or feeling at the time. I don't really care about how many followers I have, or writing every day to keep up with the Jones, hell I have no use for texting either, and I am NOT on facebook. I am just a nice artsy girl who enjoys looking and the feeling of making cool art using cool shit :)

I also love this issue of Somerset Studio, there are so many cool things, I LOVE the Article/ Art, by Lisa Kaus,http://www.lisakaus.com/index.htm she used a dirty pink, warm green, olive to create a few boxes and good God they are so flicking fabulous and its only with three colors! A while back while searching for some hardware at Home Depot, I passed by the paint section and saw three paints just sitting there already mixed and on their way into oblivion, so I asked if I could buy them and they came out to like $1.00 each! The colors were a shabby pink, cream, and the loveliest turquoise blue. I was so happy and now I am inspired to create something wonderful with my own palette :) Just look at Lisa's work!

LISA KAUS

LISA KAUS

Also there was another artist in there that I LOVE Suzi Blu, http://suziblu.ning.com/ I love all her classess and have taken them all! LOL I like that type of shabby, cool, grungy, art. I like art stuff and feeling a texture on a painting. I learned to really look at my art supplies in a new way.................... and it has been awesome :) So go out there my art peeps and try some new stuff, I certainly cannot wait for tomorrow, where I have an art date, with myself even if you are a Miss Busy Bee, you can spare 15 minutes to glitter or draw something at least twice a week, whatever start small...........but start :) The TV is not your friend it will suck time and brain power out of your life, and I am right there with ya being a TV Zombies

SUZI BLU

Color Baby

I Think These Are Really Whimsical

I Love Earrings! You Can Even Wear These To Work & Play

I Shall Art

I have a few projects that I will do this week, and I hope to finish at least half of them by the end of the week which I think is doable :)

Make beautiful and sparkly flower clips, headbands, tequila rose doll, spider and bug clips

I also made a cute clay doll that will have move able arms and legs so she needs to be painted and a few other things need to be repaired. Here are some jewels that I just finished

Island Beauties Of Summer

I was trying to find some inspiration so I was going through some of my old pictures, and I saw some great ones of a family trip to the Islands (St Thomas) and in all the pictures everyone just looked so happy! So it made me happy too and then it made me long to be there once more so I did some art that reminded me of my beautiful moments on that piece of paradise of days long past.

My Baby Magic Is Growing

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Look at me! LOL

Yes Yes I Am A Pretty Boy :)

My name is Magic and I am about 3 months old and I love my new home, I get treats, lots of love and I enjoy long naps in the sunshine. I have a sister and a brother to play with too! Life here is wonderful and I think my mom is going to make me wings for Halloween. My brother is going to be piglet from Winnie The Poo and my big sister who I love chasing around is going to be a Princess. I hope I get lots of kitty treats, I always do and sometimes I get so hungry and eat my brother and sisters treats, even Mom's waffles once, hee hee I just get sooo hungry! I wish all my relatives ate so well. I will come back to update you all on how great we all looked for Halloween! Love you all XOXOX Magic

More Ideas For Skulls

Drill a hole in the skull and all tea lights for an eerie effect.

Paint the skulls with all different color glitters and make them like sugar skulls with flowers all over them

Velvety red roses strewn all over black glittery skulls that have flickering candles

I was thinking maybe using the skull as the base for an eerie arrangement of foliage

The pics were taken from this wonderful website. Look at these sweet earrings! http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/

They have it all!!!! Jewelry,bags and recipes to make your own sugar skulls from meringue

Oooohhhhhhhh Scaaaaaaaaaaaaary!

I love Martha Stewart she is very inspiring! Look at these awesome glittery skulls! Easy to make too! Just add glue evenly of course and glitter ( I have to say even though she is a bit too perfect, her glitters are the best, of course :) These are all photos from Martha's website :)

Another idea was to get plastic toy bugs and use them as decoration............ I was thinking that they could be worn as a broach or hair clip. I was once Medusa and wore silvery snakes in my hair. Maybe I will do a few glittery bugs this year :) Click Here

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/glittered-bones-and-bugs?

Our Time Has Come

We are going to be moving, we are setting our goal for the spring! My work is not really an issue because I am in the health Field, but my hubby will have to commute until he finds work closer to the area where we want to live. We are looking at homes in the Riverhead and Hampton areas on the north and south fork of Long Island. I have family out there and I always loved being close to nature and just enjoying a slower pace. When I was younger I loved the hustle and bustle of the city but as time passes I really enjoy the time that I have spent talking over a roaring fire pit and not hearing a single car alarm or any kind of noise just the crickets..................I can't tell you how priceless that has become to me.

So Much More On The Way!

After being sick for about a week, I am getting back to doing some art work & jewelry! I have some really great ideas on 3D-ish art! I swear the computer eats a chunk of my time every time I get on here. So I think I am just going to limit my time to only 1 hour a day! Let's see what happens, I may get more art done xoxox Michele

New Jewels In My Etsy Shop

I am offering some of my jewelry in my shop! I offer FREE SHIPPING!!!!!!!!!!!! More will be added tomorrow. Do your Christmas shopping early!

See See I Do Try!

I have been working on my faces, I love drawing but sometimes I just can't stand anything I make! Ya know what I mean, right? Here are a few that I did and I will incorporate them somehow in a cool mixed media painting. Since my new work schedule rocks, I will have plenty of time after work to still do whatever I want, and I am off weekends so it is truly wonderful, I had some really hard luck so this wasn't exactly handed to me, I think karma gave it to me :) I Thank You Karma! I Love You!

My Sweet Layla Rose

I Am The New Art Director & My Update!

Yes!!!!! I finally got my dream job!!!! I will be the new Art Director in an Assisted Living Center making my own program/schedule. Basically my job will be to teach arts and crafts, have a cooking class once or twice a month and just keep the residents occupied and happy! I really feel this type of job is perfect for me! I waited a long time for this, I knew that one day it would happen, I am ecstatic :)

I have been busy working on my jewelry and painting, so here is what I have been up to for the past month. I will be updating my Etsy soon, but just know that I work 7 days a week now, I only work a few hrs on the weekend so I want to try to keep my second job for some extra $$. Me and the husband have a goal to buy our own home somewhere a little more private than my current residence so we are both a little sleep deprived right now, my hubby works 6 days a week and does side jobs on his day off AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! We are only doing this for a short term to get a jump start on a down payment. Then we will both chill out. The journey of 1,000 steps begins with just one :)

Creative Hearts

I got some thin large wood hearts and stars at Michael's a while back and I finally decided to work on some art today. I already did a Queen painting which I think is so pretty, with colors of rich purple and gold and silver stars. I even put some swarovski purple crystals in Queenie's

eyes :) As far as jewelry goes I started working on some more jewelry designs. I will share eventually :)

I see the moon, the moon sees me The moon sees somebody I want to see God bless the moon and God bless me And God bless the somebody I want to see.It seems to me that God above Created you for me to love He picked you out from all the rest To be the one that I loved best.I had a heart 'twas true and good But now it's gone from me to you Take care of it as I have done Cause you have two and I have none.

I am sorry I got side tracked, I just saw this on Diane Dudda's Blog, a bit ago and saved this sentiment here and wanted to share it, isn't this such a beautiful painting by Diane! This piece really touched me, I thought about the loss of my grandparents and this dulled some of the heartache a bit so, that has not happened in a long time so Thank You Lady!

New Baby Kitty

I have a new kitty for 2weeks now, I swear I don't have kids but I imagine this is a little taste of what it may be like LOL My "Magic" is about 3 months old and is very playful, and I think is acclimating to life with a doggie and the big mamma my older kitty. Magic just needs to learn not to bite, because he does that, even to my little doggie and respect the other animals boundaries LOL At times he sleeps with my doggie Lucky and just relaxes with the whole family. I have to leave him in the bathroom, at night because I don't want him to get hurt or hurt himself or the other animals because this 3pd kitty actually chases Big mamma who is like 13 Pd's around the house! It was sort of an accident how Magic came to be with us, it was supposed to be my cousins but he was severely allergic, so I stepped in :) I have the room and I couldn't bare not knowing where Magic would end up so here with us I know he will be happy and loved. Art has been on the back burner and today i will have to seclude myself a bit and do some work :)

Quite Odd Quite Interesting

http://www.reclaim2fame.etsy.com/

Just saw this shop on ETSY and thought I would share my odd little find. I love artists like this who recycle old stuff and put it back in the world in a cute fun way.

What The Hell? I Love This SUV

I swear it is soooo hard to get by these days, which is why I am going back to school...............We need another car and the banks and dealerships are sooooo evil, they are really all about just getting you! There is even penalties in your financing/lending contract that penalize you for paying the lenders back too soon! Say Hello Interest. Could you believe that I sure can't. I am hoping that somehow everything will work out, I am not setting myself back because I have done that so many times and it is hard to get back on track. This time regardless of what else is going on and what else needs to get paid I am putting me first and I along with the hubby, will muddle through. I will have some money saved before October for school anyways, so I know it will be fine. Anyways me and my husband always loves suv's because I do flea markets and it's a pain lugging and fitting all that stuff in a regular car, been there done that and I am going for the comfort now :) This is one of our choices, I think it is a practical and will be my newest car ever, which I guess is a good thing, I am tired of driving around in unreliable clunkers especially because I happen to get anxiety about being stranded and tires going flat and all sorts of crazy things like the car not starting ( which are unfortunately the downfalls of having a car that is 15 yrs old lol ) I just hate that it is all about the money, I try to do good things and hopefully Karma is gonna get me like John Lennon said :)

Check Out This Site For Recipes On Yummies!!!!

Ok so it is no secret, I love the sweets and I especially love saving cash and making things myself so this site has it all and they make it simpler! I am going to try the cookie ice cream sandwiches and bananna pop! http://cupcakeblog.com/?m=200905

Lovely Things To Add To My Jewelry

I made so many new earrings its ridiculous! I have to take some pics on a day that I am not running around. They sell so well because my designs are really simple and chic.

It's Done.... MY Dreams Coming True!!!!!

We All Need Love Sometime

I filled out my financial aid forms and will apply to Studio Jewelers, it is all out of my hands now and I just know it will all be fine and I am even a little scared to do well................I don't even know why, but I am so getting over it because I know I deserve to do what makes me happy :) For a long time I was in a job all about caring for people and still have a weekend gig where I do just that, but I need more in my life, I need me time and I need to fulfill my dreams. I believe that having a passion for something, can only breed success. Jewelery is what I do, this is the medium that speaks to me, everyday for hours any time I need to unwind, my jewels are there.......... so I was reading about careers and saw a few good Oprah episodes and they always say the same thing that you should love what you do ( I realize that sometimes you just have to work because bills and rent are due and most people don't enjoy what they do and just need the $$$$) Sometime you just know the right time to do something when a change seems right and I feel my time is now.

I also love making Les Petite Dolls, this is another guilty pleasure of mine. If you think you can't draw and color and make pretty pictures with sparkles and tissue papers YOU are wrong and it is allot of fun! Take a look at all the workshops that this fabulous artist has I promise you will LOVE LOVE LOVE all her classes, and I was never told to write this, I just took the class and wanted to pass along something good. http://suziblu.ning.com/

Inner Child Painting

I know I can make a difference in other ways as well and I always wanted to help animals so this brings me to my next dream that I will make come true. I want to refinish my basement and rescue animals that have been mistreated and are strays and find them homes. This will be done by next summer at the very latest no matter what is going on in my life. My husband describes me as bursting with love so I am going to use my love of animals and people and bring them together. I know allot of people that need a little furry to love and take care of.

Following The Heart Is So Hard Sometimes

Student hammering metals Yay that is going to be ME!!! Those of you who know me, and follow my blog, know that at times it is hard for me to do what is best for me versus what might be the "right" or I guess "safe" decision. I am going to go to Studio Jewelers in the fall to become a bench jeweler, I love to fix jewelry and do some of it already and I enjoy it, so why not get paid for it. Right? So that's it, this decision is made, now all I have to do is get into the school :) I will learn how to also make jewelry out of fine metals and design jewelry. I will be able to set stones restring pearls professionally and so many other amazing things! It is only for a few months and then I could enter into the jewelry trade as a professional bench jeweler. I looked into the salary and all the info about this trade to make an informed decision and they start out at around 29,000 yr it isn't a whole lot but I know this will make me happy and I think I need a change of career at this point in my life. I would rather make less money and love it and be ambitious to learn because then, there is no other place to aim than up among the stars :) And then I can make even higher end jewels with diamonds and really do well selling my creations from the soul LOL So I hope it all works out and I will keep ya posted.........paperwork tomorrow!

Spending Some Time Taking Pics Of My Jewels

It is kinda a pain to take all these pictures of my jewelry, but I like to keep my ideas fresh and change stuff up all the time so it's nice to just look at other pieces and get re inspired :) So here are a few more pics of my .

My New Job Or Jobs? Who Knows :)

Sapphire Crystal Hardware Necklace

Vintage Tibet Charm Necklace

It has been 2 weeks so far and all seems well :) I am still trying to find something during the week. I sold some more jewelry at this wonderful little shop by me which is a very chic store that has amazing french boudoir decor mixed with some vintage classics. They sell Diane Von Furtsenburg and clothes and accessories of other high end designers. I sell my jewelry on consignment and I get the cash I want for the piece and then they sell it for whatever they want for a profit. It really all works out, but I often wonder if I can take it to the next level. I don't really know how to really put myself out there. I am trying to figure out something because I feel like if I can sell in a high end store and in flea markets, then why the heck can't making art/ jewelry be my job. I just don't know what my next step is. I guess life is a journey and I just have to try to achieve my dreams.

Yay I Got A Job!!!! Suzi's Lovely Dream! YadaYada

I am very happy that I will be back to work again sooner than I thought :) I have found a home case or I should say it found me :) It will be only on the weekends, for a few hrs each day caring for an elderly lady and it leaves me with the whole week to pursue other endeavors. I have also been thinking of starting my own cleaning business! I am a clean freak and an organizing fool lol so why not make some money at that!!! I am not a money hungry person so I think this is why it has taken a while for me to feel motivated to go out there and hustle. The truth is I need a car because sharing one with the hubby really is not working and to boot his car is about 15 years old and is on its last legs...........so any day now we both will be a bit screwed. I am 30 now and we both want to start a family and it is just so damn hard to save anything! My family would help us but my husband and I are very proud and we want to be able to do things on our own. So that is where I am.

I don't know if any of you all read Suzi's blog http://suziblu.typepad.com/ the other day, Suzi was talking about having a gypsy wagon in her video and she showed some pictures and they really inspired me! I also want to live in the artist community that she described, just us artists living together, all on our own colorful gypsy wagons. I cook well so I could bake cupcakes and gateau all day :) Personally for me, I don't see this as something I would do all year round especially living in NY, but wouldn't it be fun to do something like that in the summer for a month or so meeting in a different spot each summer, listening to music and just having fun!!!Wow! what a breath of fresh air that would be right?

I crave the company of other artists because in my daily life sometimes the people around me, just don't get the time I spend on art in either a jewelry or painting form (except of course at holidays when I give out the most fabulous gifts lol ) and that's ok they still love me, we are not all made the same. I connected with a few artists from around the way, and for once when I was talking about how I love art and my inspirations, and my obsession with glass glitter and basically anything sparkly and they got what I was saying and that was really wonderful :)

Art has got me through some tough times, and some people just don't get that it is a healthy outlet for expressing the pain or happiness or whatever you need to get out there to the world, and it is all important because it matters to you. I know people who can't cope with their own stress and are basically miserable human beings that slam down pills or drink all the time and then have the audacity to tell me that what I do is a waste of time. All I have to say to judgemental people is a big

FUCK YOU and down let the door hit ya on the way out! LOL

Sorry I cursed and I am even sorrier it felt so good ............Hey we all have a little devil peeking out some days right?

Happy Summer To All!

WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY, HEALTHY SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE TO ALL :)

Just Having Fun!!!!!!!!!!!

I was playing with watercolors and although it may not be the greatest....... I felt so good while I create and that is all I really care about :)

How Can One Make $$$ While Being Artsy?

I am still crafting like crazy :) I will be taking all my goods to some shops at the beginning of next month to see if they want to buy my stuff or if I can put them on consignment. I was unsure about allot of things in my life, and things are starting to clear up for me because of my renewed faith in God in whom I think, will help to guide me in my journey. I always have had some trouble trusting in myself but I now believe that I am capable of so much more. Sometimes you can't see your own special gifts and mine are that I am a really good and compassionate person and that is the best thing a person can be, in my opinion. I am in a learning stage in my life right now and I am not going to get discouraged whatever comes my way. I am trying to dream up some ways to make some $$$ in the creative feild.

Any Ideas?

I would love feedback :)

Just Hanging Out :)

I love art supplies here are the latest, vintage gemstone beads they have character and an un believable sparkle. I have been too busy making stuff to post, but I wanted to show you guys some new jewelry really soon :)

I was on vacation with the husband and we had a few mini road trips and had lots of relaxation. I have a little more time before I go back to work so in the mean time, I am just having fun creating art and jewelry........ and trying to put my home in the order it needs to be in.

Most of my days consist of the usual mundane boring tasks that most of you all, can relate to........... and then art happens so in those few hours that I do create, I make the magic that I need in my life. Why not I say, who is going to make magic for you in your life if not yourself :)

I love making beautiful things.

Told ya all I was a bead junkie.....This will be an Indian themed necklace with lots of ruby gemstones and golden sparkles everywhere.............HA those who think my style is gaudy just don't understand that I was a Queen in a past life LOL :)

Summer Sentiments:

I love the summer the world seems to be on Pause. I love Iced Tea on the back patio. I enjoy just watching the little birds flying all around and gathering their worms. I love the smell of mint in my garden during the day and sweet jasmine at night. I love the BBQ's and family gatherings. I love cake :) I love the fact that each day holds a new beginning. I love to stop and yes I actually smell those roses. I love that my past has made me strong. I love that my hair has a few strands of grey, so what who cares all it means is that you actually have the privilege of getting older, a gift not everyone gets. I love when I am happy because I can make others happy around me. I love sitting on the swings in the park with my husband and talking about our dreams. I just love the small simple beautiful moments in between just living life. I love the ocean and I love driving my Dad's boat. I love the solitude that I feel when I am out on the water. I love listening to music and dancing even if I look silly. I enjoy smoking a clove cigarette now and again and love the Pina Coladas. I don't want to hit the play button on the world. I wish the summer to last just a little longer.

My New Earrings & More Do Less Talk

I have been making some new jewels and perfecting my skills lately so I decided to make myself a really great pair of earrings and here they are! I made some other really great metal pieces, but I want to keep them because they are the firsts and i still have to perfect my metalsmithing techniques. It is not as difficult as I thought it would be once I applied myself and read some great articles and books on making bezels and stuff like that.

In the spirit of trying something new and alot intimidating, I actually did photo shop a bit myself, I was always asking my hubby to do things for me and fix things and he wasn't always as receptive as I would have liked, so I was like Screw This! I am now able to fix what I need myself! I was impressed with me and so was my hubby and now he is teaching me and not doing it for me..................so I made a iffy situation good by believing in myself and trying it instead of my usual Oh no it is way too hard attitude. I am going to approach things a little different now. More Do Less Talk

Hope You Are Having Fun< I Am

Fleetwood Mac

The Trickster....... Kooza

Cirque Art Gipsy Kings Flamenco Dancers

I am having a wonderful summer, I decided to just relax this summer with my hubby and family. I will do some local flea markets in July & August. I still have to take a 2 week course for my HHA certification but I am giving myself the summer to do it :) So YAY for me! I already went to so many great places so far, Kooza Cirque Du Soleil@ Randall's Island, Gypsy Kings @BBKings Jazz Club and Yes Fleetwoof Mac at the Garden!!!!!!!!!!!

I Loved Fleetwood Mac, Do you know the fabulous Stevie is 61!!!?? I could not believe it, but she said it herself! What a hot mama at 61!!!!!!!!!!!! She looks like she is in her 40's Wow.......Anyways she always wears the most amazing outfits all flowy and gypsyish and she still sounds incredible! They said since they are doing a concert and were not promoting any new album at the moment that they just wanted to have fun and do all the songs they loved. So basically the concert was like a greatest hits CD. Amazing @!!!!! Lindsey, I have to say is a master at the guitar I really could go on all night, we had such fun :)

Kooza was one of the best shows ever and now I am even more hooked on Cirque and want to get all the Cd's and DVD's for inspiration and because their shows are so unique and just beautiful. I am getting seats to their winter production of Wintuk, I heard it was excellent!http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://chicagotheaterblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/kooza6.jpg&imgrefurl=http://chicagotheaterblog.com/2008/07/18/reviews_twocirques/&h=353&w=550&sz=64&tbnid=f0s1iuDj6_ZA1M:&tbnh=85&tbnw=133&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dkooza%2Bpictures&usg=__TI8_QGKzTd_OsAr0NM-SunZ5m1Y=&ei=xfcxSr3vCOagmAez0-yECg&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=3&ct=image

Gipsy Kings was also great! We had dinner in the restaurant inside the club and had the most fabulous pecan pie :) I don't know all their songs but it was okay, it was one pretty song after another! They come from the south of France where my family is from where the border of France and Spain almost meet and there is a a different Gypsy dialect. The flamenco is an enchanting dance and the sound of the acoustic guitars is so melodic, I was so peaceful I closed my eyes and was able to take my own journey :) Yes, I really loved them!

Next is fishing with the hubster and maybe Wicked & Stomp.......... I really want to see that!

Suzi Blu Dolls

I love fabulous Suzi Blu, she really is my one of my greatest inspirations! These are Suzi Blu doll templates. I was reintroduced to painting and drawing because of her and I even have worked through some hard times because of Art. These are her wonderful Les Petite Dolls! I am now working hard on my own faces and have to say, I have definatly made progress..........so my next one will be so exciting for me because I will use my own pretty girl faces YAY!

I made one of these dolls moveable and the backround is grungy yet colorful :) Again this was fun! I will start the process of making another painting tonight! My newish motto is more do less think LOL

Carnivale Inspiration

I made this mixed media painting and could not be happier by the way it turned out. This one of my first ones and I hope to make more because although it took me a while I had allot of fun. I really think that before I paint I will continue to try to "put" down all my pieces on my wood or board beforehand. This painting for me means keeping your inner child close at all times and let her out to play and dream. I also put swarovski crystal blues for bunnies eyes. There are hidden messages for myself and whoever gets it. Lots going on here in the way of really creating from the soul. I hope you like it!

Carnivale