a. t. whim

Her name is Alice.  She’s based on the pixie-like vampire in Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.  I can’t believe how obsessed I am over a vampire novel!  I love the Cullens’, their characters, their strange beauty.  I’m officially hooked and jumping on the Twilight bandwagon.

Other little things I’ve done lately…

Stripy Socks

In Bloom

Alice won’t be posted for a couple of months, I’m putting her aside for a show in June.  But In Bloom and Stripy Socks will be in my shop soon, as well as prints of Alice.  I’m trying to do more on canvas now.  It’s still rather cold here, but I’m all bundled up and in front of my easel.  It feels good to paint with acrylics again!

So last I blogged, I mentioned a Asian horror flick that I loved.  It was called Shutter, and it makes me SHUTTER!  The images were so eerie, I loved it.

OH, she was creepy!
I had to jump around dark corners for awhile after I watched this one.

Now I’m going to make myself a grilled cheese sandwich, because I’m famished and I love cheese.

xoxo

This is why I LOVE doing ink and watercolor pieces right now. I get to sit in my new favorite chair, with my new ipod set-up right next to me, and a nifty ikea table that holds all my junk. It’s so cozy!

August just had his 8th birthday, with his very first sleep over. It took me a few days to recover. I’m still not quite over it. Two 8 year olds, cake, presents, new toys; I thought I’d never make it. But he had a great time, and that’s all that matters. I must show you this robot I bought him….

I do believe it’s the coolest thing I’ve ever bought. It dances, sees and maneuvers around obstacles, waves hello, shakes it’s head and makes a whimpering sound if you approach it too quickly. Now if I can just get it to vacuum.

I’ve been doing a lot of gardening lately. Neglecting my painting, and trying to make the muddy mess of my yard into something pretty. These bleeding hearts are my favorite thing in my garden right now. I hope I don’t kill it.

Okay so for new work…. I sadly have not much to show you. I finished one commissioned piece, and another for a friend’s baby shower invitation:

waiting for haley

And I just finished another swan painting:

Swans’ child

She’ll be available soon in my shop, along with prints of waiting for haley. Take care everyone! I’ll have to tell you about this spooky movie I just watched tonight soon. I’m a little creeped out! Until then, have a good week. xoxo