Please Stop

I have been exploring how to put my feelings down on paper through my art. This has been an interesting adventure since I have no idea what may come of it. This one I called "Please Stop", it can be interpreted in many ways depending on the viewer. Make your own conclusion and tell me about it!

LOGO!

Here is my new logo! This was created in illustrator. I used elements of my art like the butterflies and signature. 

Puppet Show!

I wanted to make a puppet that resembled Evita Perón. I knew what she was going to look like, I just didn't know how to make her. I didn't want to look for "how to's" online because I didn't want to be influenced. So, here I was with an idea and no instructions... YES!!!

I bought a bunch of materials and and got started! 

I wanted Evita to have a *spark* in her eyes so I used a doll's eyes that opened and closed (gasp!). Not the right color because dolls with open/close eyes are difficult to come by.

I wanted her to have a soft body, so I started by making a hand puppet.

I made a foam "skull" and placed the eyes in the sockets.

This is the anatomy of puppet Evita!

Sculpy was molded onto the face. Then removed carefully and baked. I made little hands too. The first time the face broke! I made another face and secured it with some foil so that it wouldn't move while it was baking in the oven.

Voilá! Face and hands ready for acrylic paint! I sewed some wire onto the back of the hand puppet as arms to then place the hands.

Treated her to a five star manicure.

Her blazer was made out of sewn felt, and her skirt out of a skirt I bought at a thrift store.

I bought hair extensions at a beauty supply store. Beautiful straight blonde hair. I secured the hairdo with hot glue.

Ladies and gentlemen... straight from Argentina... Evita Perón!

To bring her to life I sang (she sang) the Argentine National Anthem! It was a success! So much fun!

A Self Portrait

This is the progression of a self portrait from observation. I used a mirror to paint myself and that was quite an unusual task. It's strange to look at yourself for so many hours and concentrate on the smallest details of your face. It was an interesting exercise. The end result was a moody almost surreal depiction of myself. I was told I looked like a mermaid. Cool!

Breakup Movie

The task was to create an animation based on drawings. I used the drawings from my Anatomy of a Breakup piece. I added The Beatles' I'm So Tired song because it was a perfect way to add exactly what was being felt. It was a huge learning process to animate these but I am satisfied with the result.

Anatomy Of A Breakup

I created a series called Anatomy Of a Breakup. I used ink, acrylic and watercolor. This is one of four. My idea was to illustrate the physical feeling of the rupture of a relationship. Where it's felt in your body. The pain, discomfort and fear. I am in the process of animating these pieces and making them interact with each other.

Frida, Diego and Ink

I have been playing around with ink and I'm enjoying this new medium. It's so fluid and versatile. I drew Frida and Diego because they inspire me in many ways. I especially identify with Frida being a latino woman. I will be working more with ink because it's so fun! Enjoy!

Being a Bee

I made a honeycomb with my bare hands! I welded metal with care, one by one all the shapes came together. When the shape I wanted was achieved, I spray painted it gold. It came to life instantly! I then cut and glued mylar to add the finishing touches. I was a worker bee making honeycomb!

Come In!

Have a seat, take out a blank canvas and start painting! This is a peek at my painting class at PNCA. I had to wait until the nude model had stepped away to take the photo! It's so amazing to be surrounded by so much talent!

Make Something Out Of Cardboard

Exactly that! Make a sculpture out of cardboard. What?! Ok... Let me think. Ah! A stag head! Here it is: 100% cardboard and glue!

Drawing from Life

Life drawing is fun and challenging thing to do. It's almost a race against the clock and an intense yet fascinating task. This is an example of some of my life drawings!

Three D

In 3D we had to choose an object and build something using only that object. I chose yellow straws. I picked only the yellow ones out of packs of multi colored straws. The tips were cut diagonally from small to large. I glued and glued until I could not glue anymore. This swirly, twirly, hanging piece is the end result. It is over eight feet tall and hangs from the ceiling with clear fishing wire.

The Real Homegirls

My Time Arts class had us do a project that involved two things we had learned. We had looked at animation, performance, sound and film. I wanted to do something fun that involved mexican female gang members. This is my project, enjoy!

Photoshop Dream

We are learning Photoshop in my Digital Arts class. It's so fun to be able to manipulate and distort images to create new ones. This assignment consisted of creating a utopia. These pugs are having such a great 'ol time!

PNCA 5th Annual Benefit Art Auction

What a lucky girl! I volunteered for the PNCA 5th Annual Art Auction on February 22, 2013. It was so exciting to be involved in such a big event. There were so many beautiful pieces up for auction and so many bidders! The who's who of Portland was there and they emptied their wallets to benefit PNCA's scholarship program. Delicious food and cocktails were abundant. I met so many wonderful people. It was such a great night!

New Beginnings

One of the biggest regrets I had in life was not going to art school. It was a dark cloud looming over my head. Sometimes that cloud could get pretty stormy. One day I decided to go for it! That was the beginning of a wonderful adventure of self exploration and discovery. I started in the fall and am now navigating my second term. What a journey! I have been let loose in a world of imagination, creativity and magic.

ASkate Foundation Entry

Here she is in all her pink glory. It's called "A Little Bird Told Me". Look at her! What did that bird just say?! Is it true? Oh my gawd!

All The Beautiful Girls

I am drawing women that I know, respect and love. I have started with my Mom, aunts and BFF. I will continue with my sisters and girlfriends. They are all so beautiful that they inspire me. Here go the first four.

Feel Like Doing Some Shopping?

Screaming Sky Gallery has put the Sugar And Spice Show Artwork online, if you're curious, take a peek, if you're loaded, buy yourself something nice... (copy and paste the link)

http://screamingskygallery.myshopify.com/collections/sugar-and-spice-an-all-girls-group-show?page=1

The Show! The Show!

It was a lovely October evening in Portland. The Halloween spirit was in the air. There was a slight chill in the air. Want to see shots of the show? It was such a fun experience.

Sugar And Spice and Everything Nice

You are cordially invited to attend my next art show on October 27th, Sugar And Spice And Everything Nice, from 5pm-9pm at Screaming Sky Gallery, 1416 NE Alberta Street Portland, OR 97211.

Celebrate a stellar line up of female artists and join us for the opening of Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice!

DJ Tommy Tank will provide the music and Jenelle will keep the refreshments flowing!

Show runs October 27th through November 20th

Commission for Charity

Started working on this very pink and girly piece. There will be so many parts to this puzzle, words, a dog, birds, hearts, and love! All proceeds of this piece go to St. Jude's Children's hospital. This is just the beginning.

Art Show to Benefit Los Angeles Children's Hospital

I am excited and honored to participate in this show in Los Angeles to raise funds for the Los Angeles Children's Hospital.

Art Show in Venice Beach

This weekend, I am participating in this great Art Show in Venice Beach, California! If you're close by, go check it out, it's for a great cause!

Strawberry Surprise, Here she is!

My sister, Stella, was such a huge Strawberry Shortcake fan growing up, she had the dolls, sheets, pj's, everything! I bet she never thought Strawberry Shortcake could get herself into so much trouble! I loved painting her, it was such a fun painting!

Work in Progress

Here's a shot of my work in progress. There is still a lot to do until this little lady is finished. Maybe a couple more days work and she'll be ready to go.

Once Upon A Time...

There was a little girl who wanted to be an artist. She drew and painted everyday, she did it with joy and love.