Painting Muses

The past couple of weeks have been busy. And I am not complaining! I had some gigs to include a video shoot, a baby shower and a Great Gatsby Party where I got to do some live painting! How cool is that? I love my job and the fun things I get to do!

I love when I go to a gig, and the adults have more fun with the face painting than the kids!

I was invited to work on a mini video project with a local R&B singer which she has an amazing very catchy song! Her voice reminds me of Lumidee, if you know who she is.

Through networking at the baby shower, it led to this Great Gatsby event, where I stood on a mini stage and painted the scenery around me. I decided to focus my painting on the band. The music they played had me energized and was really in my groove. I was so into my zone, that when guests came to talk to me, I was startled! The client kept this cute painting as part of the whole experience, but this event is going to open up more exciting opportunities like this!

I channeled this look for the party because I don’t like to go with the norm. haha

I am working on other projects now, I finally figured out how to keep Jacob occupied when I need to get work done and that is a big bone! So far it’s working! Look how big the pup has gotten! He will be 6 months old on the 13th. He just keeps growing!

I have been organizing my business stuff for tax time. womp womp womp. It is necessary though right?

One of my friends from fashion class has been making cute lil beanies with some very interesting patches on them! I keep telling her to make an online store and a blog!

This was me after this past weekend of helping a friend move into a new house. With this and jazzercise classes with my mom, my body is beat! haha

I am off to work on some more projects after I grab some coffee to wake me up.

Wintery

Last week, Virginia Beach was declared in a “state of emergency” while we received more than the usual amount of snow at a whopping 7-10 INCHES!  Kids were sent home early yesterday and even the library was closed early for everyone to go home and prepare for this massive “snow storm”. Geez. Ridiculous. I know we don’t get a lot of snow here, but people were buying everything out at the stores like it was the end of the world, when usually no one does anything when we are faced with a hurricane. I guess all we can do is laugh at everyone going crazy. haha

I did go to the store and grab some munchies to last for a day or two, mainly chips, soda, pizza and lets not forget chocolate donuts for creative purposes. I bunkered in for the night, and was introduced to “snow cream” and I am apparently one of few who have never heard of it. I quickly learned it was fresh snow mixed with either milk, half and half, condensed milk or creamer mixed with sugar and viola!  SNOW CREAM. It reminded me of the little blizzard kit my daughter got for Christmas a few years ago and it was almost like a milkshake. Pretty tasty.

I have stayed in all day mainly because the roads are not plowed and I do not want to risk getting hit by someone who has no idea how to drive in the snow. I am thankful I do have experience from driving in the snow thanks to good ol’ Fort Drum, NY where I was stationed for 4 years. Oh, if only I knew where some pictures were. hmmmm. And how could I forget the many winters I have spent in Denver, Colorado. I have had my fair share of snow and I cant wait to move south in a few years.

I have kept myself pretty busy thanks to be confined to my house and even though I do not have internet at my house (which is probably for the best, so I do not get distracted) I have finished a few drawings and now working on some other projects.

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I am pretty proud of myself for being able to stay focused for longer than 15 minutes. haha

What have you guys been up to?

Randomness and Restlessness

I just finished editing the latest youtube video, which is a follow up on my last post of the Eu Natural Vibrance Hair Supplements. Since I had everything ready from my other video, I decided to make a review of it. So you can check those out further down in the post.

It’s Thursday and I have been coming to the library pretty much everyday this week, and I like to think I have been pretty productive. Don’t we all like to think that? haha

I have been drawing and working on createmytattoo.com websites, I don’t want to post the work just yet, because the contests are not over yet. It throws me off because I am so used to posting my art as soon as I am done drawing them.

So here is the first video which I posted earlier this week of a mini shopping haul:

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I got some pretty cool items, which I didn’t take pictures like I usually do, so you’ll just have to watch to see what I got!

Here is the video I just finished and includes the discount code as well!

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I have been swamped trying to organize all my art projects so I stay focused. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with everything I need to do. I am also making sure I keep all my business stuff organized since it’s the beginning of the year. Tax time is right around the corner!!! AHHHHHH!

Do any of you guys have issues organizing your stuff? or keeping focused? Or am I the only one?

Well, I am off to work on drawings! Wish me luck on staying focused!!

Eu Natural Hair Vitamins and 15% Discount Code

Hello my lovelies! Today I bring you a review on Eu Natural Vibrance Vitamin Supplements. I received a month’s supply of samples a couple weeks ago and I wanted to wait a good week to take them before I gave my opinion about them. I am no stranger to vitamins or supplements and I usually take some type of vitamin or fat burning supplement daily. I made sure that I did not exceed the daily limit of vitamins since I am currently taking Activit. Make sure to check the labels of intake!

In the morning, I take 2 capsules with water or tea depending on the mood before I eat. I have some toast and fruit and I’m set for the day. I don’t notice anything different as far as any crazy side effects.

Here are some other facts about this product!

• Natural Herbal Extracts & Drug-Free Ingredients Researched to Promote Faster and Healthier Hair Growth
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Now, most of you know I am a hairstylist and while it is important to use the right hair products but the main health of your hair is determined on your diet, what you eat and consume. Just like prenatal vitamins help with the hair and nails (also those hormones hahaha), daily vitamins help. Especially since most of use do not get the nutrition we need to nourish ourselves. Unless you’re a health freak hahahaha I know I am not the best eater, which is why I take vitamins.  I love that Vibrance has everything you need to help with hair growth,strength and shine.

With all the crazy things I do to my hair to include: coloring, bleaching, cutting, curling, blow-drying and extensions, my hair has taken a beating and I have noticed in the week that I have been taking them, my hair does feel stronger. I took out my fusion extensions a few weeks ago, which left my hair in need of some serious help, it felt limp and I noticed more and more strands were coming out in the shower. Since taking these vitamins, I noticed less strands falling out. I’m not sure if it is from the vitamins, but I think they are! I plan on continuing to take them for the remainder of the month and will blog another final review of these vitamins.

Eu Natural not only makes Vibrance Hair Vitamins, but they also make: Green Coffee Bean Extract, Garcinia Cambogia, Biotin and CLA. I will be ordering the Garcinia Cambogia soon because my whole family takes these and it really helps with dieting and weight loss!

For all my viewers, Eu Natural has given me a 15% Discount code to share with you all! How rad is that? Just enter it at checkout!

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I hope you all try these out, and if you have, please let me know your thoughts on this product!

Have a great day and see you next time!

Disclaimer: This review is powered by Brand Backer. A sample was given by Vibrance Vitamins in exchange for this review. However, the opinions expressed are those of my own based on my experience with the product.

Body Art At Its Finest

I have been meaning to write this since the show Naked Vegas hit the mainstream channel SYFY, which aired October 29th, 2013 and the season made up of 6 hour long episodes. As a face and body painter myself and an avid watcher of Face Off, I was extremely excited to watch this new and exciting series. I always catch a glimpse of some body art on tattoo shows such as Ink Master, but to see a show solely dedicated to the art form of body painting, Naked Vegas is a show I can appreciate.

The cast/crew of Naked Vegas is inspirational to body painters everywhere. They are doing what most of us dream of, and I’m not just talking about being on tv, but running a legitimate business doing what they love.

Body painting has been around for a while, and there are even International Conventions and competitions. I am happy that body painting is becoming more popular and that this show is helping to showcase the endless possibilities when it comes to this form of body art.

Even though this show is based in Vegas, even smaller cities like here, in Virginia Beach, there is a demand for it. I have body painted for parties, businesses and hair shows and now more photographers and models are looking to have bodies painted. Halloween was the last time I body painted, but I am looking to up my game as soon as I get a studio space, which will be in the future.

It just amazes me how well these artists can create beautiful artwork on these human canvases. Check these out and tell me they’re not talented!

I can’t wait to see if they will be making a second season. I truly hope so because I really enjoy watching it and it motivates me to work on my body painting skills. I hope this has inspired you as well! Thanks for stopping by!

Productive Weekend

We are 5 days into 2014 and I feel so productive already. I am trying to make a personal goal to draw or paint something at least once a day, even if it’s a simple little doodle. I finished up that lighthouse drawing with shading so here it is in all its glory. haha

I used my new colored pencils that my friend gave me for Christmas! These are the Prismacolor Verithin, which is a different type of colored pencil, some artists say its harder for the colors to blend, and that they are mainly used to line instead of shade. I used a few of the regular pencils and the verithins, but overall I think it came out good. I used my wax sticks as well to help blend the colors.

I gave my hair a break and took out my extensions. Then using L’Oreal Hicolor Hilights in Magenta,(you can get it from Sallys) I colored my hair. This highlight series is bleach free! I have to do one more round or coloring, just because my hair was really BLACK. But I love how it came out.

I went to work a gig at the Grand Opening of Menchies Frozen Yogurt and got a chance to paint some sweet characters. Look how stinkin cute they are!!!

After my gigs, I got a chance to finally eat at The Cook Out, which is a yummy spot to get burgers, hotdogs, bbq, and shakes….and it’s super cheap!!! I had it both yesterday and today. If they open one up in Virginia Beach, I will be in trouble.

Last week, I got a chance to check out the new library at the TCC campus here in Virginia Beach. Man, am I impressed! I usually go to the central library here or any of the public libraries to use the wifi and soak up the energy, but usually there are never any decent places to sit, no plugs to charge electronics, the lighting sucks…I mean I could go on. Or I would go to a Panera’s or a starbucks and be the cliché artist sitting on my computer with my headphones sipping on a cinnamon dulce latte. hahaha But, alas, I have found a new zenful place of production. hahaha

The outside architecture is awesome. I love any buildings that have a silver industrial look to it.

There’s a starbucks café inside, which is nice!!!! It’s two stories and has so much open study space and little nooks everywhere. There is a separate childrens, young adult, reference sections. I love it! I managed to go for a bit before they closed. The downfall is that their hours are cut short if the semester is on break instead of staying open until 9pm.

I took a panoramic photo of the top floor so you can see these huge windows. There are outlets in the floors and comfy sofas everywhere. There is a computer lab that has huge booths so that a group of people can sit comfortably together.

 

As you can see above, I am a nerd for organizing everything, but when you run your own freelance business, you gotta stay on top of it. hahaha I got my new planner and went ahead and decorated it using some pages from my fav Bound By Ink Magazine!

My car was acting up today, so tomorrow will be an eventful day getting it inspected. Oh the joys of vehicle maintenance. hahaha But it is the mundane things that must be done. I am off to relax with the pup and watch movies. I hope you all had a great weekend and I’ll see ya in the next post!