Dark City...

Hello Lovelies!

I hope you are all well. I am posting a day late this week because I was in New York for a long weekend for Broadway Bares, an AIDS fundraiser that was absolutely amazing. So many talented performers, so many beautiful bodies, I almost forgot I was doing charity work! We also caught the Mermaid Parade at Coney Island which was just sheer mayhem... in a good way. I took some photos on my trip and I'll be posting more on my Flickr page, so check them out!

I am currently wrapping up a large painting that I'll post pictures of when it's finished. I'm keeping my progress under wraps until the very end... Next week my Lovelies!

And speaking of fantasy photography (not that we were...), have you seen the work of Lissy Elle? She says she "wishes she was a little girl without the weight of the world" and I think she captures this innocence and purity in a heartbreakingly genuine way through her work.

While we're on the topic of calming, beautiful work, I found this tumblr page called Quiet Time that has a ton of great National Geographic photography that someone loved and scanned in for others to enjoy. Some of the shots are scenic, others are chaotic, but they're all very pretty in their own way. Take a peek...

Let's wrap up with nutso news, shall we? I can't wait to share this tidbit with you folks. So, apparently, online retailer ThinkGeek sold canned unicorn meat as an April Fool's joke several months back. The product itself I guess is like SPAM? I'm not sure. But the description of unicorns and the meat itself was completely hilarious and ridiculous. But that's not the funny part. Apparently, they labeled their meat the "new white meat" and now, the National Pork Board has issued a cease and desist letter stating that "new white meat" infringes on their "the other white meat" slogan... really? Yes, really. I couldn't make this stuff up folks...

Hey, look everyone! Pegasus! It's what's for dinner!

Until next time: unpleasant dreams...

Dark Lakes and Hot Winds...

Hello Lovelies!

A lot to share with you as always from the hot and steamy mill. First, here are some pics from the lake that I promised. I forgot my camera (Yikes!), so I borrowed a friend's and I just got these photos back yesterday.

That photo of the rusted car was the most interesting part of the weekend; we all went to an old dump full of glass bottles and metal parts and things. I found a full Pyrex juicer that was unbroken, and that metal can that I plan to paint something on eventually. I also found neat old brown bottles so I cleaned them up and I'm using them as candlesticks. It's amazing what people throw away Lovelies!

I have listed a ton of new photography in the shop for summer. Muscle cars, carnival rides and neon, perfect gifts for Dad or for yourself! Take a look at a couple below.

To wrap up business, I have completed the Cigar, Creeper & Dark Circus and Sideshow series finally and in the next week, I will put up a listing for the whole set as promised. One price, you own all 10!

I don't know about you Kiddies, but I love unique houses (I mean, I live in a mill), so when I found this Flickr set called Rich People Rooftops NYC, I fell in love. Sure, some would argue it's invasive to shoot a rooftop, but I disagree. Plus, these places are so beautiful, they need to be shared. It goes well with the Rooftop Houses article from Apartment Therapy. Love all of these.

Have you ever seen the work of Rimel Neffati? She does different things, but her self portraits are amazing. The makeup, the different photographic treatments, the selective focus, her face? I just truly love it all. Here are just a few examples.

I'm going to wrap it up with a TV show recommendation. I know, I've never done that before, but I felt this would be a fitting recommendation for you readers. If you haven't seen True Blood yet, you need to check it out. I was resistant at first because I thought it would be corny and the same old vampire thing. But the characters, the plots, the dialogue, are all fascinating. Take a look and let me know what you think.

Plus, this is the least annoying roll Anna Paquin has ever played.

Until next time: unpleasant dreams...

Two-sided coin...

Hello Lovelies!

So, I'm a little late with the post this week because I went to New York to see the Tim Burton retrospective at MoMA. Wow. I was not disappointed. For a fan like myself, to see all those sketches and notes and original movie props was pretty amazing. Well worth the trip if you're close. They had this really cute balloon outside the exhibit so I took a pic:

I also stumbled across the neatest restaurant quite by accident while there. The Jekyll & Hyde Club apparently opened in 1931 and it's full of old artifacts and neat quirky decor. I didn't eat there (and I'm kicking myself), but I did take a few pictures. I will go back... And I will be adding some neat NY pics to the shop shortly.

And speaking of Jekyll & Hyde, my large painting is finally complete! I of course added my final touches of glitter and metallic paint to give it a three dimensional quality (and because I can't seem to stop falling in love with glitter). Here are some shots:

I posted sketches for my new product stickers awhile back and they are finally done and ordered! Take a look. These will be on your order if you place one. I think they're pretty cute.

I have found yet another great design firm with some clean, modern work. Oh, and I looove their logo. Ketchup & Mustard does a little bit of everything; illustration, type design, regular old design and it's all a lot cool. Take a gander at those coasters! I want one of each if I have to fly to the Czech Republic to get them... seriously.

That is all for now my Lovelies...

Until next time: unpleasant dreams.