You are me and I are You.

"Today you are You, that is truer than true.
There is no one alive who is Youer than You."
-Dr. Suess

Needles and Sterling silver

I've wanted my nose pierced since I was in the 7th grade, I finally got it pierced when I was in my sophomore year of high school. Before my first facial piercing I've had my ears pierces twice on each ear and one cartilage on my right ear. My first facial piercing was like nothing I've felt before because it was pierced with a needle and obviously in such a different more noticeable location. I was filled with a nervous excitement. I still love it to this day.

Since then it feels as though whole new possibilities have opened. I feel it's somewhat addicting. I've gotten my tragus and rook pierced. I'm looking forward to getting other facial piercings as well. I always think about each one of my piercings for at least a year before I get them (which is something I think everyone should do) I pay for all my own "special" piercings so I wouldn't want to regret them later and have it be a waste of money, and, even though small, leave a scar behind as a reminder.

I'm thinking about getting my septum pierced(above) I love my nose and I never really thought about getting my septum pierced until I saw pictures of other people with them and they were cute and understated. I always thought about septum piercings as being a huge bull-like ring.

I'm also thinking about getting dimple or cheek piercings (also above) again the first time I saw them I thought they were a little weird, but not ugly. The more people I saw with them, the more I grew to like them. These are one of the more serious piercings I'd have to think about though. I couldn't have them done anytime soon, not until I know where I am in life. It'd be too risky to get them and have to take them out because of jobs, school, social situations, etc.

I've wanted my tongue pierced for quite a while now (last winter actually) and this will probably be the next piercing I get. There's just something cool about having a piercing in a hidden unique spot. I'm not sure why I like them so, but I do.

Lastly a vertical labret (above) is one that I'm thinking about but am not quite sure. I don't think I have the right lips for this and it may seem like too much with my other piercings (things I take in account for any piercing) But I do think this is quite lovely, especially with the combination of lovely lips as well.


(all photos found on Tumblr.)

Rain, rain, don't go away.

Can I change like to love? I love rain in general, if it were a person I'd marry him in an instant.

One eye shall remain Open.

So I didn't get much feedback on my State Fair submission but that's alright. The piece I decided to enter was my One eye shall remain Open. I entered this piece because it displays my current work and is probably one of my more technically better pieces. This late summer I started working with acrylic (which I used to hate) and have gotten better at it. I've actually grown quite fond of acrylic and will surely use it more often.

August 2011

Enjoy

"Life is a brief intermission, between birth and death, enjoy it. " - M.K. Soni

State Fair

I've entered a piece into the New Mexico State Fair several times now. Both times I've won an honorable mention. The first time made me really happy, I was expecting to win nothing. The second time again I was happy to win it, but now I want at least a third place. Or at least that's what my goal is, but I still want to be true to myself and enter something I love and that I put my soul into.

(I've also had a piece in the Metro youth art exihibit and won an honorable mention from that too. )

Anyway the State Fair submitions are coming up next week and I'm not exactly sure which piece to put in, I was considering my dear ( But remember, Be careful what you do, Because I'm not Bulletproof) but I'm not 100%. What do you guys think? (I know I don't have many followers, but I thought I might as well try and get feedback) You can view my artwork under the "Blood" tab at the top and tell me by commenting or e-mailing me at the left.

My bones are tired, Daddy.

"Beauty may be skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone."

-Red Foxx

I love bones, especially certain ones in particular.  In my paintings your always bound to find a girl who looks as though she could use another meal or two. Not that I encourage anorexia or bulimia, or am either of those. I just happen to like naturally and unnaturally bony bodies. There's something about the inside of our bodies finding its way outside that fascinates me I guess.

I myself have always been a bit bony. My collarbones, spine and hip bones are pretty prominent. Those are some of my favourite things about me. That may be why one of my favourite bones to see on others are collar bones, I think they're beautiful. People say that a long slender neck is stunning, I say the same, but for collarbones.

Spines, ribs and shoulder blades I find to be quite pretty as well. There's especially something about ribs that I love. I like the way they feel, the way they look, and the way they act as a cage to protect vital organs. the first time I started drawing/painting bony girls, the bones I started with were ribs. There's something about them that I can't quite explain. They're just special.

My soul is dark Violet.

"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts" - Marcus Aurelius

July 2011

I've had white walls for four years and I couldn't stand them. when we moved last summer and were promised that we could have our rooms painted I was ecstatic. Before, I would hang artwork, collages, and magazine pictures on every wall trying to make them a little more exciting.

Finally last weekend it was warm enough out and there was enough extra money to buy paint. I chose purple based on the fact that it's my favourite color. I painted all Saturday afternoon, early Sunday morning, and later Sunday afternoon. It was a lot of work for just me but makes me feel that much better every time I'm in there.

 I can't stop looking around. One color can change any room so dramatically, mine finally feels pulled together. The color not only changed the room but the way I feel in it, more creative and calm. I never want white walls again, unless, of course, it goes with the theme of the room.