tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048811321219778242024-03-13T19:59:49.893-07:00BSOMResidentialredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482800228116076197noreply@blogger.comBlogger334125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704881132121977824.post-50187053055340536532016-03-07T09:31:00.001-08:002016-03-07T10:24:32.188-08:00Framin' Shells<div>It surely has been a minute since we've posted! Shame, shame lol. Will have to update more about what's been going down with yours truly later, but for now enjoy this...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wh5f2PwvacE/Vt2965OtHdI/AAAAAAAAEb0/glVpywuk9Sk/s640/blogger-image--962669580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wh5f2PwvacE/Vt2965OtHdI/AAAAAAAAEb0/glVpywuk9Sk/s640/blogger-image--962669580.jpg" id="id_cabc_f78f_cbeb_7d48" style="width: 480px; height: auto;"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When I'm not painting I love reimagining items + repurposing them into something lovely that I'll get to look at everyday. This l</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ittle creation, which I finally finished putting together is one of those. I upcycled a frame that was missing the glass, burlap, a couple of shells that I've collected, a little E6000, + some imagination. Fits right in with my oceany themed living room. That's right I said, oceany lol. </span></div><div><br></div><div>Who needs to buy home decor when you can make it yourself?! Especially out of things you've got lying around or might otherwise throw away!<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> What I'm trying to get at is take a look around you, I'm sure you've got a few things here + there that could use some lovin' + when combined can make something beautiful. I believe in your creativity people! That is all. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Cheers!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Noonie </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116801460760262695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704881132121977824.post-9135127307766480662015-09-26T23:24:00.000-07:002015-09-26T23:24:00.929-07:00Back to the Bay<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116801460760262695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704881132121977824.post-57292043627150719812015-09-07T18:06:00.001-07:002015-09-07T18:15:11.082-07:00On Display: HIP HOP ART SHOW<div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bAhc1dLseU0/Ve41YkwWWAI/AAAAAAAAEag/kW4Bk3uR9LU/s640/blogger-image-823518503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bAhc1dLseU0/Ve41YkwWWAI/AAAAAAAAEag/kW4Bk3uR9LU/s640/blogger-image-823518503.jpg" id="id_ba7_ef25_5938_9cd2" style="width: 480px; height: auto;"></a></div><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Exhibit announcement...! My work is now on display at </span><i style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Amen Real Estate</i><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">, located in Downtown Sacramento! My Rappers Series + Mac Dre relief print pieces will be on exhibit in the office for the entire month of September.</span></div><br>Reception will be held on the 2nd Saturday of September 9/12, from 5:30-9 pm. Refreshments + treats will be served! There will also be a free raffle for an original piece of art! <br><br>Please feel free to invite + share with your fellow art lovers! #SupportLocalArt<br><br>Cheers!<br>Noonie<br></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116801460760262695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704881132121977824.post-79414181374166916412015-07-29T00:00:00.000-07:002018-04-16T17:30:08.246-07:00The past SEVEN months...Hey folks,<br />
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It has been about 7 months since my last post [<i><b><span style="color: purple;">YIKES!</span></b></i>], so I figured it was about time to give 'er a go. This has been a crazy year so far<br />
- I got the job of my dreams<br />
- I traveled around California, the East Coast, and Croatia<br />
- I've had 4 different NYers come to stay with us<br />
- Made some new friends<br />
- Changed my diet back to being healthier :)<br />
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I'm not even sure where to start, but I guess a good first place is at the beginning.<br />
In February I landed a job as a futurist; I read, research, analyze, write documents pertaining to the future of the built environment, and most importantly I learn every day.<br />
Since I was a young girl one of my favorite things to do was learn; I spent many a recess in the library, I listened to stories from all the grown ups I knew, and I could not wait for the end of summer vacation so I could go back to school [<i><span style="color: purple;">and yes my friends thought I was a weirdo for it</span></i>]. As an adult, I somehow found a way to spend 8 years pursuing college degrees. Now, since college ended, I have admittedly felt lost. This job marries all of my favorite things: learning + analyzing + spreadsheets + events + constant variation.<br />
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One of my favorite bits about this job is that no two days are the same. One day I'm researching future libraries, the next I am looking into 'past futures,' the next I might be hosting a workshop on recycling or looking at innovative siding. Whatever the topic might be, it is always fascinating.<br />
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Here is a little glimpse at a few 'futurist photos'<br />
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<i><span style="color: purple;">P.S. There is a whole world of 'retro futures' out there if you're interested</span></i></div>
Residentialredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482800228116076197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704881132121977824.post-65913855121631913162015-07-27T08:52:00.001-07:002015-08-20T11:26:53.677-07:00Livin' the Dream<div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t0civ0K6KAg/VbZTy41neAI/AAAAAAAAEWw/c5UkCCGcJiw/s640/blogger-image-1373338906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font face="Georgia"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t0civ0K6KAg/VbZTy41neAI/AAAAAAAAEWw/c5UkCCGcJiw/s640/blogger-image-1373338906.jpg" id="id_e527_3ab1_1374_fb56" style="width: 240px; height: auto;"></font></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><font face="Georgia">"UGH" </font></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><font face="Georgia">Mac Dre Egg Carton Relief Print + </font></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><font face="Georgia">chain on canvas </font></b></div><div><font face="Georgia"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia">Had a good run at both Cafe Colonial + The Paint Chip...! And now my art is back home with me, minus this piece which sold at The Paint Chip! Always such an awesome feeling to sell a piece...! To know that someone actually likes my work enough to spend their hard earned money on it means the world to me! So thank you Miss lady at The Paint Chip for supporting my dreams! This bad boy is going to be heading to Seattle as the chica who bought it is sending it to her brother as a gift! Super grateful, blessed + stoked! </font></div><div><font face="Georgia"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia"><br></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0adam9qr1mk/VdYaPMnrQYI/AAAAAAAAEYo/hclx04LpzU8/s640/blogger-image-799538588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font face="Georgia"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0adam9qr1mk/VdYaPMnrQYI/AAAAAAAAEYo/hclx04LpzU8/s640/blogger-image-799538588.jpg" id="id_86e6_7a77_30bb_bbb6" style="width: 240px; height: auto;"></font></a></div><font face="Georgia"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia"><br></font></div><div><font face="Georgia">Next up...my HIP HOP Art Show! Going down next month at <i>Amen Real Estate</i>, located in Downtown Sacramento. My Rappers Series + Mac Dre relief print pieces will be on display <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">for this solo month long exhibit. 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I missed out on it last year, which made attending this year that much more exciting! It was me and my honey's first time going to the fair together, and of course we had a blast!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0dwoBCVVr-U/VbZPzDFO6MI/AAAAAAAAEWU/G9jWmfzU_vg/s640/blogger-image--1742809356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0dwoBCVVr-U/VbZPzDFO6MI/AAAAAAAAEWU/G9jWmfzU_vg/s640/blogger-image--1742809356.jpg" id="id_288a_1ff0_247b_cc10" style="width: 320px; height: auto;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">The very first thing we did was head to the exhibition buildings to check out the art! Admiring the works from artists all over Cali is my favorite part about the fair! This year was no different! There were so many amazing pieces + inspiration to be seen, here are a few of my favorites....!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GxHWHAEjo6w/VbZPr9hIGOI/AAAAAAAAEWM/PWZRtiOtWpc/s640/blogger-image-193369583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GxHWHAEjo6w/VbZPr9hIGOI/AAAAAAAAEWM/PWZRtiOtWpc/s640/blogger-image-193369583.jpg" id="id_1316_26f4_c1a9_5008" style="width: 237px; height: auto;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XLnirnkWYxU/VbZQBtJH8kI/AAAAAAAAEWk/1OOUbLl8wOg/s640/blogger-image--2030727556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XLnirnkWYxU/VbZQBtJH8kI/AAAAAAAAEWk/1OOUbLl8wOg/s640/blogger-image--2030727556.jpg" id="id_33f6_2975_7a22_5222" style="width: 320px; height: auto;"></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">After checking out the art we walked the grounds taking it all in. 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Going to be having a solo exhibit at The Paint Chip, an art supply store shop that's located in Davis, Cali. Super stoked for my first show in Davis! I lived there for years when I was growing up, so it holds a lot of great memories. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Going to be exhibiting some new bright, bold abstracts for this 2 week show! The opening reception is being held on Friday July 10th from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. There will be refreshments and a few other goodies to snack on while you check out some art. My opening reception is one of many things happening art wise in Davis that night, as every 2nd Friday Davis holds an artwalk! So there will be lots of art to enjoy :) Hope to see ya there! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cheers!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><3 Noonie</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">P.S. My art is still up at the Cafe Colonial for a little while longer! If you want to see my latest "Rappers Series" pieces + my newest California Flag piece that's the only place you can currently view them, as I haven't shared any pics of them online š </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116801460760262695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704881132121977824.post-59623217740701438602015-06-29T17:04:00.001-07:002015-06-29T17:23:34.615-07:00Cafe Colonial Exhibit!<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><img id="id_bfea_f41f_eefb_1033" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--Ya3tf-XSWE/VZHfsZb50iI/AAAAAAAAEVU/NyxGa-dwKoY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">Hey friends! Totally forgot to post this earlier but I have an art exhibit currently going down at Cafe Colonial, which is located here in Sacramento, for another week or so! Super stoked to be showing my work with some awesome local artists, including Mark Fox! An artist I've mentioned a few times here on BSOM! :) Go grab yourself a cold one and check it out! </p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><b>Cheers!</b></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><b><br></b></p><p style="text-align: center; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><b><i><3 Noonie</i></b> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10116801460760262695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-704881132121977824.post-80022197504576277782015-06-03T16:31:00.001-07:002018-04-16T17:30:08.265-07:00Roller Coaster<div style="text-align: center;">There are always ups + downs in life, but this past week there were definitely a lot of downs. But let's focus on the positive, shall we? :) I've managed to stick to my 1 post a week goal on here, + I'm pretty proud of myself for doing so, lol. There's just so much going on lately it's been hard to stay focused. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Got a chance to hang out with my artist friend the other day, we caught up + did some painting. Just what I needed. Like I mentioned last week I haven't done much art in the past month + a 1/2, so it felt really good to pick up a paint brush + do my thang for a minute. Although I haven't done much art lately, I have put my creative juices into experimenting with my Instax Mini camera. Love using this camera as the photos print instantly + the fact that you really never know what the photo is going to turn out like when it does print. 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Simple, delicious, cheesecake bites! I'm such a fan of this cheesecake reciepe because it requires few ingredients, it's easy to make, and it's delicious every time!<br>
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Yeah, our bad. It's been a minute since Nelli or I have posted. Guess life has just been a bit hectic lately. That and my laptop gave out on me, boo. So let's catch up shall we...? My adventures from the last few months include...</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">+ it was a solo show! My work was on display for a month at <i>Shine</i>, a very popular local cafe Downtown. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Exhibited some new paintings from my <i>Candy Series</i>, my <i>Matisse Inspired Rappers Series</i> + had my Mac Dre Egg Carton Relief Prints on exhibit for the very first time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was rather surprised at the lack of results I got when I searched the net on how to prepare for my very first artist reception. I found bits of useful information here + there, but there wasn't a one stop shop that provided everything I needed to know in order to have a successful artist reception. So I thought I'd taken it upon myself to fill this gap, as I'm sure there are plenty of other artists out there who have experienced this same issue. As you may have read <a href="http://bicoastalstateofmind.blogspot.com/2015/02/Noonies-LatestArtisticVentures.html">here</a>, my first artist reception was a hit because I was properly prepared, + I want you to experience the same success! Below you'll find my list of things you'll need, along with a few tips...enjoy!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">- You'll definitely want to serve a few little something or others + something to wash it all down with! 'Typical' reception food consists of a cheese, crackers + some kind of meat platter + fruit. But get creative! For my reception I served cheese, crackers + salami, as well as homemade cake pops + these cute little palette cookies. Looking back, I did go a little overboard with the cake pops, but it was my first reception + it was Valentine's Day so I can justify it <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(lol)</span></i>. To drink I served pink lemonade + sparkling grape juice. Although at a 'typical' reception usually an alcoholic beverage <i>(like wine) </i>is served along with some sort of juice or coffee/tea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>- </i>Viewers of your art may have questions for you, the artist, so they need to be able to spot you in a crowded room. I myself wasn't too keen on the whole name tag thing, so in order to avoid having to wear one I just made sure I included a picture of myself on my artist bio; which I had framed + on exhibit on my 'display table'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Well, I think that pretty much sums it all up. I hope this post was of some use to all you artists out there! I will be posting similar blogs sometime in the near future for how to prepare for your first art show + outdoor art sale event, so be on the look out! + If you have any tips or tricks of your own on how to prepare for your first artist reception please comment + share them below!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sav + I have been good friends for years now. In fact she's my only friend that is an artist herself! We've painted together numerous times over the years, but for some reason we never thought to work on a piece together until just recently! + it turned out marvelous! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We each painted our own backgrounds using the same color palette + then took turns painting the gold design. After, we switched canvases + started painting each other's pieces! Sav painted the piece on the top + I painted the piece on the bottom. I've never painted anything like this before but I'm totally stoked about how it turned out! It was such a fun process, I definitely can't wait to do it again! Which will hopefully be sooner than later lol.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Well, my very first artist reception was a success! :) I had a great time planning + organizing it, + of course had a blast on the night of, which happened to be Valentine's Day! There was a great turn out + lots of positive feedback! Felt great to
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Also I was recently featured on the awesome art blog Creative Corner, go check out my<a href="https://whizkins.com/blog/263/creative-corner-yaz-multimedia-artist/" target="_blank"> artist interview</a> + get more insight into my creative process! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Can't wait to see where this artistic journey takes me next! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So stoked to be publishing our very first feature of 2015! This artist's work is so badass + beautiful I couldn't be more excited to be featuring her + her work! Allow me to introduce to you...Kely, the Sharpie Master! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-13b72a20-1eaf-9703-1594-a77146de7dfc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>K: </b><i>This is hard question since I tend to draw from all artists, but I would say that Alex and Allison Grey influence me because they are expressing love and life through their work. I would also say Frida Kahlo. Her expression through words and art helped me understand that </i></span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>a</i></span></span><b id="docs-internal-guid-13b72a20-1eaf-9703-1594-a77146de7dfc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>rt is a feeling and that there are more like me out in the world. Her words give me permission of sorts to explore my imagination without fear of appearing ānot normalā.</i> </span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-13b72a20-1eaf-9703-1594-a77146de7dfc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>K: </b><i>Tough question, I would say maybe 3 years. Before that I was just sketching and doodling. My muse Alexa came into my life and changed everything. She inspired and encouraged me to pursue art in a more expressive way. She encouraged me to let my art fall out of my brain instead of me pushing it and she encouraged me to work with surrounding energy. </i></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-13b72a20-1eaf-9703-1594-a77146de7dfc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>K: </b><i>My art started when I was a kid, I was always drawing princesses and unicorns! I loved the attention I got and I just loved drawing, I also really enjoyed teaching other kids how to draw those two things! Over the years itās developed into subconscious expression of whatever is happening inside of me. I spent a lot of time copying and trying to draw realism and then judge myself harshly only to throw away the attempt. Frustrating!! And then drawing became a meditation of sort so I began free flow style art which for me was putting the sharpie to paper with no intention, no idea of where it was going inspired through music or energy. It is exciting to start something with no idea where it will end up! As I see it now Iād like my art to represent a faucet of the jewel of change. To maybe inspire a person to change the ugliness in the world through art, or help people express themselves through another means besides language. The selfish part of me would like to see my art in the hands of art lovers and a million dollar production company.. but thatās not what the world needs.</i></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-13b72a20-1eaf-9703-1594-a77146de7dfc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>BSOM:</b> Do you have any other creative outlets? </span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-13b72a20-1eaf-9703-1594-a77146de7dfc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>K: </b><i>I try to let life in general be my creative outlet.</i></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-13b72a20-1eaf-9703-1594-a77146de7dfc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>K: </b><i>Inspiration comes through life experience whether it is pain or pleasure, although I tend to draw better from pain. Also music, I let the music take me where I need to be. I also use the energy of the person I am making art for, as they sit and talk with me I just get the vibe and express it.</i></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>BSOM: </b>Have you ever suffered from artist block? If so how did you get past it? </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-13b72a20-1eaf-9703-1594-a77146de7dfc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>K: </b><i>Yes often! Lol Iāll have a week or two every couple of months where I have nothing. But Iāve learned to embrace those times because I know it will pass and as soon as it is gone I am full of expression! If thereās a time where I just canāt come up with anything Iāll make myself see life through a new perspective and I will dig around in my imagination and think of things completely backwards. Iāll ask myself questions like, 'If I was a mermaid what kind of art would I be looking that in </i></span></b></span><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Triton's kingdom gallery?' What types of things would inspire me under the sea? What does blue smell like? What kind of way will people evolve in 10 million yearsā¦.Questions even crazier! But this causes me to readjust my perspective and next thing you know Iām inspired!!</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-13b72a20-1eaf-9703-1594-a77146de7dfc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>K: </b><i>Great question! The answer is both! Itās </i></span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>b</i></span></span><b id="docs-internal-guid-13b72a20-1eaf-9703-1594-a77146de7dfc" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>alance if not then it feels forced. I find that balancing the dark and the light, the good and bad, and pain and pleasure keeps my art shaped evenly. The way I shape art is by giving it life in that same way art shapes me by living through me.</i></span></b></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: medium;">BIG thanks + shout out to Kely for her contribution to BSOM!!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">About a week + a 1/2 ago I woke up to a text message that said "Can you bring some art in today or tomorrow?". I had no idea who had text me the message, but I responded "Of course! May I ask who this is?" (lol) + that my friends is exactly how it all began + lead to...my very first SOLO exhibit!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Literally. The other night I had a dream I was creating this piece. I could literally see the lime green + yellow swirls in my dream + the fact that I was creating it on glass (something I've never done before). Needless to say when I woke up the next morning I had a burning desire to create the piece I had dreamt of + so I did just that. Really liked the way the glass affected the paint movement š Once it dries I will be framing it! Definitely plan on making some more pieces from my 'Candy Series' š on glass in the future! Just goes to show what happens if one follows their dreams! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Friends! I need YOUR help! As you may have read I was chosen by RAW All Natural Artists <i>(a worldwide art organization) </i>to do my art show back in December, which puts me in the running to possibly win RAW Artist of the year! Raw Artist of the year is chosen first by votes from the public + then chosen by RAW judges. This is where you come in! I need your vote!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I entered in my "Boy Blue" painting (buffalo piece) into my very first juried art exhibit that's being held at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center! My piece along with the other entries will be on display at the center during the dates above! The rewards ceremony + artist reception is being held on FEB 14th at the center from 5:30-8:30! If you're in the Sacramento area be sure to go check it out!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nelli + I had a chance to catch up a few weekends ago! She was up from the bay for the weekend + so Saturday afternoon we took a little adventure Downtown. We started with some coffee from a coffee spot neither of us have ever tried, but Nelli had heard good things <i>(like it was the #1 coffee shop in Sacramento)</i> so we headed to Oak Park where Chocolate Fish is located + ordered up some joe. Nelli hadĀ a flat white with almond milkĀ + I had a good ol fashion Mocha, extra sweet of course.Ā </span></span><br>
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