In the mood for a little inspiration?

I am constantly scouring magazines, the internet, old movies, forgotten books to look for things that inspire me. I am inspired by almost any and everything from a teacup, a sunset, the beach, an overgrown grave, abandoned church, to tattoos and well, you understand. Some say that artists can be dramatic, or even have ADD/ADHD, and I think its because we see so much beauty in everyday things that we simply cannot ignore it.
 
I have been inspired by so many things lately, and I wanted to share some with you. So, sit back with your vanilla caramel latte and cinnamon sugar bagel (my choice this morning) and prepare to be inspired!
 


 
 




 


That is it my friends, for now. hahaha I could be here online forever just looking at stuff. I know I am not the only one guilty of this! Well, I am off to get ready to go handle some business license "business" Have a great Wednesday:)

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Ginger Ale

I am feeling a bit better today than yesterday. I did have to reschedule a client, but she is also one of my good friends, so she understood, I didn’t want to risk getting her and her babies sick. Sad smile I still have congestion and still taking Dayquil and sipping on ginger ale.

I felt well enough to get back into my art studio and work on a few drawings. I finished up a custom tattoo drawing for a client in Florida. Check it out below! This was an honor to do for her because this tattoo represents her youngest child, her daughter that has downs syndrome. The blue and gold water running through the turtle represents the DS ribbon.

I started a new drawing and if felt good to draw again as I haven’t been able to in what feels like weeks.

I was able to get a photo from the photo shoot I did makeup for this past Friday with Roger Mitchells Motiontography and Shannon NinaMarie Payne

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Tomorrow is a new day, and I have a meeting tomorrow and then I will get started on a prop for a hair show coming in April.  I am excited. I cant wait to start and I will show you some of the work, (not everything for the sake of the client) but I will show you the framework for anyone who wants to know how to make a stage prop. Smile Would anyone be interested in that? I know my blog is pretty random but I think it would be cool. Well, I am off to bed so I can get up early and finish editing my next youtube video.

You must believe in yourself more than you doubt yourself to achieve awesomeness within yourself.

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Getting through the Cold and a Cold

It has been what I feel like forever since I have blogged, but I think its only been a few days. I have been busy but have also been sick. Hubby caught something that was going around from work and brought it home for me to catch. Nothing too major, just achy body, sore throat and crazy congestion. I have been taking Dayquil and Nyquil like clockwork and drinking tons of fluids.

I hope everyone’s week has been going well.  I have been pretty busy in between a few gigs.  I taught a small face painting class where my hubby and a few other guys volunteered to be models for a few easy kid friendly designs.

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I had even brought some of my beauty school mannequins for some people to practice on. We did a few designs that are quick and easy, perfect for a gig that you have to paint a lot of people in a short amount of time. I also prepared a video of me doing 5 face painting designs, but I need to edit it. I am hoping I will feel up to it tomorrow.

I had a photo shoot with Roger Mitchell’s Motiontography and was able to work with a new model. When I get pictures I will post when I can! I scheduled a few new gigs for the future where I will be making a show background prop and another body paint job. I have to say I love having clients return to me for the work I have done for them in the past. There is not a bigger compliment.

I have also won my second createmytattoo.com tattoo contest! It was on this design which I think I have posted before, but if you are just tuning in, here is the design that won!

I also received my Valentine Swap package from the Blogger Swap, but I need to make a video then I will post it. I hope that the girl I swapped with has received my package.

Since I have been laid up in bed, I have been getting caught up on all my shows and getting stuck on new ones: Walking Dead, Face OFF, Project Runway, Once Upon A Time, and I don’t remember what else. I am surprised I haven’t gotten cabin fever. Tons of stuff to do this week, so I need to get better! Just wanted to blog and let you know how I have been doing.

Thanks for stopping by! Xoxoxox, Cecilia

Behind every successful man or woman, is a trail made of determination, a path of overcoming failures, several rest areas of prayer time, and friendly mentors pointing out the direction!

Setting up Shop

Most of my Monday today was spent trying to connect my ebay and paypal accounts and also setting up a shipping company that will work with both these companies. Its sounds easy, but for me it was a lil confusing. With the kids out of school, they were running around speaking “minion” language from “Despicable Me”, so I was a lil distracted and maybe because my coffee didn’t kick in right away.

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I had decided to sell my portable sink that I had got last year, mainly because I really don’t use it that much and also because I am not really doing too much hair these days. So, I posted it on Ebay and waited to see what happened. After trying to set up UPS and going in circles, I finally switched to USPS, as a suggestion by a fellow business owner/blogger and it was so much easier. If I had first connected all my accounts, everything would have been a lot smoother, but it took ages for me to figure it out. Once I got it, it was smooth sailing. I was able to get everything set up and printed my shipping label, and all I have to do is drop it off at the post office in the morning.

I have tons to do tomorrow to include a meeting with some of the Kreative Thinking crew to sketch some new ideas, post office, a few phone calls, and then a face painting work shop to help show some new girls some easy designs that are popular with the tourists! Here are some awesome ones I found online that I think you all would enjoy! Some range to kiddy/tourist to fashion shoots and couture! Enjoy!

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Some of these concepts are amazing! I plan on making a video of some simple face painting techniques that I do whenever I am working with a fun crowd! SO be on the look out and don’t forget to subscribe to keep up! (Hidden sidebar on the right in gray)

See ya in the next post! xoxox Cecilia

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Kreative Thinking Apparel

I have exciting news to share with you! This past friday, I met up with the owner and CEO of Kreative Thinking, Antwane McClain to discuss me becoming apart of his team. He’s been looking for the last puzzle piece as he liked to call it to his creative team. So, who is Kreative Thinking?  Kreative Thinking is a very unique brand and company. Not only do they offer custom designs for you, but they have their own line in womens and mens that is just, well, no other way to put this…different, unique and something you don’t see all the time.

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These were taken from a fashion show held in New York to showcase some of their creations. What I love most about it is that it fuses many different styles to make a new genre of fashion. And we all know we hate to rock something that everyone is already rockin’. We want to be unique, creative and express our individuality.

There is a big team of us all, whom I have only met through the internet so far, but I am anxious and excited for what the future holds. I’ve been brought onto the team to help out with any and all aspects of creating since I am involved in many different crafts such as sewing, fashion design, tattoo/logo design, makeup and hairstyling and fashion show coordination, I’m basically gonna be whatever they need me to be. Smile I couldn’t be any more excited! Many of you know my passion for fashion and my own dreams to have my own clothing line, this is just one more step towards my goals and what better to learn than to have experience with an amazing connected team of artists!

So, stay tuned for what the future holds! I cant wait to share more with you!

You can check out their website here at Kreative Thinking

Don’t forget their Kreative Thinking Facebook Page

Instagram: Kapparel

 

 

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Part of the Team

Earlier this week, I mentioned having a few meetings set up. But before I get to that, I have to get this off my chest. Remember that job I told you about that I got? Well, I must confess, I didn’t take the job. After thinking about it and seeing how my first training day is on the calls/sales floor, I knew right away that I wouldn’t be happy. I know that I need to think about the kids, but if I’m not happy at least a smidgeon, then I am gonna hate it. That is my confession. Do you forgive me? I hope so. Hubby did. haha But I am still looking for employment. Anyways, moving on!
I had a meeting with Roger Mitchell's Motiontography, well one of the photographers, Lance to go over a few things about working with them doing makeup and hair styling, or whatever the many things I do in the art world that they may need. I Love their work! Here are a few of their latest photos.
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To see their facebook page, you can click on any of their images and it should open up a new page for you! Or you can visit their website at www.motiontography.com/
 
I’m looking forward to some fun shoots in the future. The best part also is that their studio is not too far away from where we live and that makes it easier since gas costs so much these days! It will be real nice when our light rail system will be put into action!
I have more exciting news for you tomorrow, so make sure to tune back in! (Subscribe! Its easier! See the side link to “followers” or “subscribe!)
As always, thank you for stopping by! I appreciate each and every one of you who have been with me for a while or if your new to my site! See you soon in the next post! xoxox Cecilia
 
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Rainy Wednesday Makes Me Sleepy

It is so miserable outside! Rainy and cold! It makes me want to stay in bed and not get up! I got a part time job this week. I should be jumping up and down, but honestly it’s not my dream job, but we all have to put food on the table and pay our bills that keep piling up. So, you want to know what I am gonna be doing? Get ready for it….telemarketing. Ugh. Yep, Ill be interrupting people’s life to try and sell them magazine subscriptions. Boring! But with Spring around the corner and many projects popping up, I need to get more art supplies and makeup and body paint so I can create create CREATE!

Speaking of creating, here is a few pieces I drew up last week!

 

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SO sad news of the week, remember my old school projector that I have been using as a light box? Well, the light burned out so I haven’t been able to use it. Sad smile 

I’m so ready for Spring time! With warmer weather and sunshine, it can’t come any sooner. Well, I am off to get ready for the day! I hope you have a warmer day than me! xoxo Cecilia

Every brilliant experiment, like every great work of art, starts with an act of imagination.

Rocker-esque

I’ve been in  rocker type mood as far as what trends I am loving with hair and fashion. If you follow me on Pinterest, you may have already seen a lot of these, so I apologize if you are stuck seeing the same images, but if you love it as much as me, then yay for seeing them more than once.

With my hair being short and black, (I took out the extensions) I get very bored with my hair and fast. It’s not that I am looking for attention, I just really enjoy having different style hair, switching it up. It’s almost like becoming a different person when you change your hairstyle and its fun! I’m thinking of possibly going blonde when the spring/summer rolls around. Some of these images have really been inspiring me!

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I haven’t been blonde in a while, and I think I am craving that change. Smile 

As for fashion, studs and leather are very IN right now, and I am loving the clean look, where rocker and girly collide to make a complete new style.

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These are just a few of my favorites as of lately. I am sure in a week or two I will be crazy about some other style and color. But that’s why you love me! My total randomness! Right? I hope so!

Well, I am off to squeeze in an Insanity workout, (have to repeat week 2 again, geez! I’m missing a cd, so it throws me off! ) No excuses though, working out and then I’m off to an interview. Wish me luck, my lovelies! Have a great Monday and a great week!

Xoxo, Cecilia

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