Harajuku Graffiti

This is my latest painting. I was trying lots of new techniques, so I'm not quite sure what I think about it. I had fun working on the background. It's crazy how many times I thought I 'messed up' on trying new things, but ended up liking the result more than the one I was aiming for. 

I was inspired by:

graffiti

 harajuku girls

powerpuff girl ice cream

 Sailor Moon

 Tomorrow (if I leave my house), I am planning to get some good quality printer paper and ink to make some prints to put in my etsy store. I had another painting, but the canvas is too wonky to scan in. I can't wait to start on my next painting that is inspired by Princess Mononoke.

I think I've used the work inspired a million times today.

Weekly Inspiration

I've been super busy with work and life stuff, but I wanted to do a little post about what's inspiring me this week. 

Japanese fashion, always.

Healing crystals.

Serious faces.

Cute day planners.

Pink Hair.

Hello Kitty and gift wrapping.

Oversized Sweaters.

Fun Boots.

Inspiring Words to keep me going.

Purple Hairs. Tattoos. Bones.

Plaid. Skinny's. Boots. Hats.

Retro Sunnies.

Craftiness. Adventure Time.

What is inspiring you this week? 

I'm about to hang out with my husband, eat pizza and watch Glee.

Tomorrow I plan to get lots of work done, and hopefully add some stuffs to the Etsy store. 

Wish me luck!

A Vicious Cycle: Inspiration/Motivation

I have this terrible problem of getting super inspired/motivated right when it's time for me to get ready and go to work. Then I go to work, get home and I'm too tired to do anything but sleep. There just aren't enough hours in the day. Well hopefully I can break this vicious cycle soon...in the mean time here are some things that are inspiring me this lovely Friday....

I just discovered Juliette Crane's blog and paintings! I'm very inspired to go outside and paint now!

I'm your Present always make lots of pretty things that I wish were in my closet....

A new fashion blog that I've been reading is Atlantic-Pacific...her outfits are amazing!

Inspiration Boards for the Workplace

On Sunday I had an hour and 2 magazines to create an inspiration board at work based on the seasons trends. I think it turned out well. I like being able to do fun and creative stuff at work :)








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In Need Of...something...

This week I've been in need of:

inspiration.....

relaxation......

band-aids ....

coffee....

and Christmas Cheer!

You Tell Me I Am A "Myth"

The 1920's have always been my favourite decade. I recently discovered Louise Brooks.

Brooks is considered one of the first naturalistic actors in film, her acting being subtle and nuanced compared to many other silent performers. The close-up was just coming into vogue with directors, and her almost hypnotically beautiful face was perfect for this new technique. Brooks had always been very self-directed, even difficult, and was notorious for her salty language, which she didn't hesitate to use whenever she felt like it. In addition, she had made a vow to herself never to smile on stage unless she felt compelled to, and although the majority of her publicity photos show her with a neutral expression, she had a dazzling smile. (source Wikipedia)

“You have brought peace to my last years.

For 69 years I have been frantically searching for myself.

And now you tell me that I am a “myth”.

What a blessing.

Henceforth, I shall disintegrate comfortably in bed with my books, cigarettes, coffee, bread, cheese, and apricot jam.

Regards - Louise Brooks”

Louise Brooks in correspondence with Guido Crepax, 1976.

(source)

Natalie Portman

Audrey Tautou

Tshirt by blackbirdtees

I actually bought this magazine recently not realizing it was Lulu on the cover.

Here is a pic of me the day I got my hair cut. I am thinking of dyeing it a bit darker for fall.

Who/what are you inspired by?

Taco Tuesday Wedding Inspiration

I have compiled some pictures of inspiration for my upcoming wedding. Clint's mom is coming by tomorrow and I needed to show her what my vintage french country theme was all about. I have some fabric I like with the colors and patterns that inspire me too. I don't really have a set color, more like muted pastels. These pics were mostly taken from Green Wedding Shoes. I actually did a similar post a while back, here is the link to that post.

This is the inspiration for Clint's outfit I have yet to go shopping for. It's on the list for tomorrow. Clint will be on tour most of April and get back a few days before the wedding, so I will get to pick out something rad for him to wear. He will look so handsome!
I guess tomorrow I will know more and hopefully have a few things checked off my to do list. Please send any songs for my wedding playlist, that would rock! Brooke and I already started a list so far we have:

painting by chagall- the weepies

?- old 97's

turn out the lights- new amsterdams

lol kinda small list...well off to do homework, clean the house, and get ready for doing stuffs tomorrow. i hope there will be lots of cupcakes testing for me to do ;)