Win Some Lose Some

I was working on a stencil, didn't turn out so hot (imagine that...an omen?). Obviously, you can't win them all. I try not to use black in my pieces maybe it's a sign I lack the skill but I never have good luck when I use black. I prefer earth tones, but I can always change it, it will just have to be another day...

Meet Thane!

Thane is one of the contributing artist for the 'memo board.' It's turned into quite the project! Thane 'has been an artist for ten years, since he could hold a pen.' Below, you see him next to his masterpiece, a portrait of me, of course.
When asked what advice he could offer the world he responded humbly, "Don't be selfish." Words of the wise...

Moustache!

So I was doing some work in my studio and I couldn't resist this. Sharpies are to much fun. They are like duct tape, multipurpose...even good for body art! I'm being so productive today, no? At least this week is almost over.

Marketing

Yesterday I was grocery shopping and I went to buy some spaghetti sauce. I was looking at all the different brands trying to decide on which flavor I wanted. In the midst of decisions I was drawn to Paul Newman's brand, Newman's Own. I looked at the different flavors and I noticed that a couple of them had different packaging. Paul in the hat isn't that off base. After all, somedays you just need to spice things up with accessories. But, on the other awkwardly packaged sauce was a pair of hands grasping Paul's cheeks, maybe it is suppose to be his Italian grandma? I don't know, it just seemed silly. Is there some infamous Italian joke I'm not getting? I laughed anyway and I couldn't resist taking a photo. Good times.


Oh and just in case you were wondering, I went for pesto and tomato. Who can resist Paul in a hat, right? Sorry for the horrible photos.

Today

So there was a mysterious drawing on my board today:
I had to inquire after staring at it for awhile. It's an elevator. The scoop? There is a secret elevator that is very convenient but takes a special key to operate. I happen to be one of the privileged people with a key (there's quite an initiation to make it into this group). Today I have been pretty scarce so they were commenting on their inability to ride the 'magical, mystery' elevator. Fun times!

Details

I spotted this masterpiece on my way home from work. It was parked in front of a local bike shop down the street from my house. I thought it was very well done. The other side looks like it's still in progress (covered in primer). I will keep an eye on it and try to get the other side when it's done. Makes me want to cruise the country like a 'rolling stone!'

Chairs

Awhile back I bought a set of charis for my kitchen table. They were covered in dirt and rust (I wish I would have taken a before photo) but with a little steel wool and a lot of elbow grease they turned out pretty clean. I chose the fabric to match the backsplash and countertops, it's loud but I really think it has that "throwback" element. My mom was solely responsible for the re upholstery...she is amazing!