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It's friday and I feel fantastic. Going to free-style through this fabulous day!!  xoxo

Live and Die 4 Art

Maybe it was the full moon the night before, but I woke up yesterday with this idea, literally out of the blue, to photograph my friend (and model) Ingie Markovich in a local art gallery (The Peter Blake Gallery), exploring the theme ~ to live and die for art. In a matter of minutes images and props ran through my head, I sent a text to Peter to see if we could crash his gallery for a few hours yesterday afternoon (thankfully he agreed!) and well, here are the results. 
The incredible paintings in the background are by Jimi Gleason and Ed Moses, for more information check out http://www.peterblakegallery.com/

Better, not bitter

I spent a lot of years letting other people make decisions for me. Whether it was a conscious compromise or because of some hidden guilt disguised as social conformity, I was relinquishing control and I wasn't happy. The dissatisfaction and disillusion built up until I finally had to just explode, or meltdown or have a mid-life crisis ~ whatever you want to call it. I call it breaking free and living life on my terms and I've never felt better! Go ahead, unleash your inner dragon this year!

Brush strokes

Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is a painting that is felt rather than seen ~ Leonardo da Vinci
I was inspired to break out my paints and put some color and forms on a big canvas yesterday. My plan is to create my own backdrops for some new photography ideas I have! stay tuned ;}

It's all about YOU!

Be yourself  ~ it's easy and there is nobody else better at it! 

Star light, star bright . .

. . . .  The first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight! Have a beautiful evening. xo

I'm happiest when I am creating

What makes you happiest? Everyone has a different answer to that question. It is such an intimate query ~ because the answer reveals a lot about who you are and what you value. Personally, when I really think about when I am the happiest ~ it is when I am alone, working on some type of art project. Whether it be editing photos or film, writing a story I've had in my mind, designing a piece of furniture or just putting together an outfit, time dissolves and I am completely focused and my world is happy while I am attempting to create something beautiful!

Come away with me . . .

Day dreaming of wonderful new adventures ~ exploring this beautiful world!

inspiration strikes!

This morning when I was scrolling down my home page on facebook, I came across this image of Madonna.  The color and style caught my eye and interest. So I decided to take this inspiration and create my own askew image! I have also been very excited to be back in the saddle again working on my novel ~ I can suffer long bouts of writers block, but when the lull passes and words come easily and joyfully I am one happy camper!  Inspiration is all abound!! xox

I ❤ Rock n' Roll

From as far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated by rock n' rollers.  
I loved everything about it ~ the music, the fashion, the partying, the jet-setting lifestyle, and especially the wildness and the freedom it represented. And as I have gotten older ~ I must say, it hasn't lost one ounce of it's appeal! XO