Wednesday, October 21, 2009

michael jackson day of the dead original painting 16x20

"michael jackson"

16x20 canvas

acrylic & sequins

10.21.2009

"to die well, one must have lived well. for those who have lived true to their convictions, who have worked to bring happiness to others, death can come as a comforting rest, like the well-earned sleep that follows a day of enjoyable exertion."~d.ikeda

this original acrylic painting features "michael jackson". i used sequins as part of his shirt. this is my tribute to his legacy. i've loved him since 1986 when i immigrated to the US and i will always love him.

i also have 8x10 prints and cards in my store, here.

feature of the week: chenillemacabre

tengu mini with tanto

"A boorish and arrogant man-bird spirit of the far Eastern air! The tengu enjoy spreading malcontent wherever they fly... and this one carries a ninja blade to prove his mettle!

The Tengu Mini stands 2" (5.08 cm) high. His body is built from chenille stems. His tunic is made of felt and sports a yellow gem on the belt. His (non-removable) tanto is made from plastic, felt and funfoam.

The Tengu Mini is very poseable!"~chenillemacabre

be sure to check out her other amazing pieces in her etsy store, or here!

as a member of etsy dark team, i decided to feature an item every wednesday from one of our members! this wasn't my idea, i borrowed it from one of our team member, todoteordream! be sure to check out our site or search for etsydarkteam when you are on etsy!

be back next wednesday for feature of the week!

Monday, October 19, 2009

the folk tree's 26th annual day of the dead altars & ephemera exhibition

reception
october 10, 2009
2-6pm

i made it to the show half an hour before it was over...so it was nice and quite to check out the whole exhibition, slowly!

some of my art...

more of my art...

robert palacio...one of my favorite artist.

Friday, October 16, 2009

top 10 friday

there will be no top 10 friday due to my show this weekend! please be back next week for top 10 friday! thank you!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

feature of the week: gingerdead

"skull pendant necklace"
gingerdead

"llustrated Jewelry by Calan Ree

Each piece is hand-formed in durable polymer clay and illustrated in traditional pen and ink by artist and comic creator Calan Ree (creator of GingerDead and Friends). No two pieces are ever exactly the same. The artwork is protected with 2 coats of varnish which adds a nice shine that enhances rather than overpowers or alters the illustration.

The illustrated polymer piece is set inside a brand new silver-toned bottle cap and a silver plated bail is attached for hanging on your favorite necklace. I include a black ball chain which looks really great with the pendant. The chain is snip-to-fit, use ordinary scissors and simply cut to the length you desire. It is 22" long and I personally think the pendant looks best on a short chain so it rests right beneath the throat, but it's up to you!

Artwork is water-resistant but not water or shark proof, so please no bathing or swimming. Avoid mud wrestling, playing in toxic waste or chainsaw juggling to keep your one-of-a-kind art illustrated jewelry in perfect condition. I wouldn't sleep wearing a bottle cap as it can flip over and press against your skin in a pinchy fashion...unless that's your thing of course.:) " ~gingerdead

be sure to check out her other amazing pieces in her etsy store, or here!

as a member of etsy dark team, i decided to feature an item every wednesday from one of our members! this wasn't my idea, i borrowed it from one of our team member, todoteordream! be sure to check out our site or search for etsydarkteam when you are on etsy!

be back next wednesday for feature of the week!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

picture & game day

eagels vs. raiders
october 10, 2009
9:30am

team eagles

little practice with coach mario before the game...

they were all very attentive!

mario was the master...

game started...

there goes c!!!

i think eagles lost, but that doesn't matter, it was a great game!

Friday, October 9, 2009

top 10 friday

"top 10 friday october 2, 2009" received a total of 91 hits + 1 sale!

no.1

"buddhist monk calavera limited edition gocco serigraph aceo"

misnopalesart

no. 2
"today is the first day for the rest of your life vintage sign"

accessoryaddiction

no. 3
"bow tie skully bead pendant"
expeditiond

no. 4

"black kissing swallows"
laplumenoir

no. 5
"mask"
compulsivebehaviour

no. 6
"as if"
coffeehousevintage

no. 7
"custom hand stamped sterling silver personalized
keepsake pendant bar necklace"
lillyellendesign

no. 8
"ghost girls"
noflyinginthehouse

no. 9
"real sea horse necklace"
marytofts

no. 10
"mermaid prototype aceo"
artakimbo

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

"Natural soy wax candle, crafted with prosperity magic in mind.
Dyed a nice bright green and scented with money-drawing herbs, such as pure, natural basil essential oil.

During the waxing Moon, write your name on a piece of paper (or use your business card) and draw a $ symbol over it. You may dress the name paper with Money Draw, Crown of Success, or Fast Luck Oil and cinnamon, place a coin or bill on top and fold it towards you into a nice little packet. Place it beneath the candle. Focus strongly on your intent. You may burn this candle in sections or all in one go.

Soy pillar measures 2"x3.5" "~ lodestoneandladysmantle

Sunday, October 4, 2009

eagles vs chargers

it's flag football season for the little ones!
saturday 10:30am
first game

fall is here, life is just flying by...my babies started school...work is the busiest ever, it's that time of the year...making and designing nearly everyday for the local stores to stock up and up coming shows...never the less, c is playing flag football this season...he had his first touch down on saturday! it was a beautiful day at the park...all the parents and families came out for support...it was a beautiful day :) i think the eagles won :)