On second thought... haha

I found out today that a student of mine was diagnosed with some pretty serious cancer. So here's me grabbing that hope back for him, and for me too.

Muses

I have these three muses I made a while back that I keep on my refrigerator. I took them with me to share on the inspiration night/workshop follow-up that I had this past Thursday night. Several people told me that I could sell them, and to maybe make some generic versions without faces. If anyone has any thoughts on this, I'd love to hear them. Thanks!

hope

This is an illustration I did today. I couldn't seem to think of better imagery for what I wanted than the balloons. Oh well... :-) **My very observant sister pointed out that the middle balloon string should have been straight cause its still tied and hanging on... she's right. oh well...lol

Inspiration

I had a rough day yesterday. I couldn't say it was one thing, cause it was a lot of little things that added up. I had a follow-up acting workshop ( for the Leadership Mastery that I took a year and a half ago) to attend that was meant to start at 6pm. I was running late, but I was going to be no more than half an hour late. Unfortunately, I forgot the location had changed and I then had to think on my feet, or wheels since I was driving, and get the new address somehow. I got really stressed out. Well, long story short, I got a hold of a friend of mine and he got the address for me. Turned out I had been parked just a few feet away for probably 30 minutes. **Here's how I know I'm growing as a person. I was having a really stressful day, hell, I've been having a really stressful couple of months, but I was able to let it go and join the class. I was just ready to be there. I got to spend an evening with a group of some of the most driven and creatively talented people in Austin, maybe anywhere. I got to listen to them share what inspired them, and I got to share what inspires me. It was so great. I still get startled when people come up to me lately and tell me how happy I look, and what wonderful energy I have. Its not something I've always heard from people, and its exciting. Over the past few months some amazing things came into my life, and I had some major disappointments; but because of them I have a different perspective on life now. I know what I'm capable of, really great things. I know how much I am worth, and its a lot. I know who my friends are, and they have my back. I know that I have a huge capacity to love, and I'm capable of unconditional love. I know what I need in life, and its not a bunch of possessions. So... even with a bad day here and there, my life is awesome. I wish some things were different but, I'm in a wonderful place, and that is pretty inspiring to me.

Senorita Misteriosa

My first year teaching art with AISD, I got this little "action figure", if you will, from one of the veteran art teachers. She was giving it away. I still don't know what in the world she is for, but I love her. HAHA! According to her box, she is an 'accoutrement for mystery'. I love the questions at the bottom on the back: Who is she? Why is she here? And who does her hair? Indeed! ;-P {Sorry about the bad scanning job. :-( }

A little peek

Here's a little peek at the other painting that I plan to hang down at the Hideout on the first of November. When I say little, I mean it. The painting is 24 by 24 and my scanner is 8.5 by 15... so its kinda hard to see... I added several things to it, because it didn't feel finished to me. Also its wierd seeing myself the way I looked last winter. My face is a lot fuller in the painting than it is now. I think I really like the pinkish read waves that I added going across the canvas, but I change my mind daily, so who knows about tomorrow. ;-)

Just curious...

Here's a little sketch I did today. I have been feeling a little curious lately, wondering and thinking about some things and people. It wasn't planned, but I think this little drawing came out looking a little curious too. :-)