Lately I have been getting back into the painting mood. After going to school...well...lets just say its hard to keep up painting at a university. BUT I dont need to worry about that any longer so PAINT AWAY!
I rediscovered a cheap canvas I bought from the 99c store. I had originally painted gesso over it to cover most of what was printed on it. I have been letting it sit all lonely in the corner until I could think about what I wanted to do with it. A few days ago it hit me! (an idea hit me...not the canvas ;] ) I decided to draw a quote in the center and then paint some watercolor flowers around the edges to frame it. The quote I chose was one by Dr. Suess "Sometimes you will never know the value of something until it becomes a memory." That quote just struck a chord with me at the time so I knew I had to paint it.
I had soooo much fun doing this! I had forgotten how much I loved to paint and how much I just love letting the creative juices flow. It has been far too long. Art really is like a drug...once you start you cant seem to have enough of it. I always seem to get a ton of ideas of other projects I was to try when I am right in the MIDDLE of painting or drawing. Its like the doors of my creative mind are opened and who knows what comes out. It really is a great way to creative problem solve....just start doing something creative!While I was working on this project, I figured out what I want to do for some of my friends Christmas presents this year. eeeeeeeeee Im excited for them to see it even though its only September. Crap. Im turning into one of those Ive-had-your-Christmas-gift-since-forever-ago people.
Whatever Ill deal. I have no control over when a good ideas come and when good ideas come....you take them.
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Recently I photographed my friend's wedding! It was a tiny bit stressful but that was because I wanted to do the best job that I could. Luckily for me, the photographs turned out beautifully and she really seemed to love them! ^^ Some of those shots are definite portfolio material. (yes..I have my favorites)
Maaaaaaaaaaaaan.
What did my phone camera do to my arms? o.O
Because of this wedding, I bought myself a flash gun for my camera. Its not a name brand or anything super expensive but its a nice started one to get used to the feel. Definitely blinded a few cats when I was first messing around with it. Its a Bower flash that I got off of Amazon for about 30 dollars? maybe. I forgot already.
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