Orange and yellow, green and blue...

Here's the Dealy-O.

Because of the mass hysteria surrounding my last post and the requests for more information here's the whole story. (Sarah & Geebs this one's for you)

A few months ago I was commissioned (yeah, you read that right) by a guy to do some art work for his new house. He had seen a couple of paintings that I did for Tiffany's birthday gift last November and asked me to do some painting to tie together his living room/dining room area. Totally intimidated, but desperate for some cash to pay the bills, I agreed.

Now let's just back up here. I am not a painter. I can paint walls, furniture and even my nails but painting, painting, like fine art painting...completely beyond me. And being commissioned!?! I'm not even sure I really understand what all that entails. All I know is that I left the dudes house with sketch for measurements, a few examples of colors and a fat check.

So the paintings took me forever. I guess that's what happens when you don't really know what you are doing. And, unlike Geebs, I'm not into pumpkin orange. I'm a color expert (just ask Matt) and maybe even a color snob so it took me a while to get "inspired" for the pieces. So, finally I decided to go ahead and try to "fake it till I make it".

So...the pictures on the last post my friends are the result. I have never been so nervous as I was on Sunday when I went to deliver and hang them...
What if he hated them?
What happens then?
Do I have to give his money back?
I don't have the money anymore!!!
Is he going to take me to Judge Judy?
What would I wear if I had to be on T.V.?
Is my hair ok?
Man, I gotta get my eyebrows waxed stat!
...this is just where my mind went.

Long story short. He loved, loved them. All is well with the world and I am back to making cards. I must admit, once I found my way I did really enjoy the project. And I would do it again, but I'm sure you all can't afford me.

D.O.N.E.

And it feels good.

*sigh*

These are a few of my favorite things, I collect them like your grandma collects doilies and ceramic cat figurines. It's a sickness.

Fighting Color

This is how I've been spending my time.

Elbow deep in
orange,
green
and blue.

I have discovered that I
hate to be a mess,
have a fear of getting paint everywhere
and never want to wear a smock for a living.

After months of trying to find my way in the world of "fine art"I have almost finished my very first commissioned piece. PTL!

You Go...

I came across this video today from a friend, of a friend, of a friend, who amazes me with their awareness of poverty, social justice and the like. I have to admit I am fired up about their cause to help and empower girls in particular. Check it out...but be aware, with knowledge comes responsibility.



Check out more at the website here.

Can we talk about this?

I love 'em I really do. Who knows what made me think of good 'ol Jack today...but here's one of my favs:

“I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people.”

Summa, summa, summa time!

Yeah, it's my favorite time of year...the sunny time.

This is a time when it is completely appropriate for me to smell like I do everyday, like I have bathed in sunscreen. I graduated from NNU (Go Saders!) five years ago but it is still weird to me that I don't have a summer break. Those of you who know me well know that I am a "delayed reaction girl". It takes a while for things to sink in for me. Well today I am working, staring outside wondering why it is that I can't be on a school schedule. I love when your calendar revolves around September - June and the months in between suddenly don't really count. This is where I'm spending my sweet summer day...



But here's where I really wish I was...


Ahhh, Corona Del Mar!

Roadtrip anyone?