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Summer Evening of 2015

2015-07-17T21:43:00.001-07:00

Here are some pics I took from my yard at around 9pm. No filtering, just all natural. I love the warm pink glow that was spread all over. Mother Nature showing her love. :)

Outdoor & Garden Delights

2014-07-07T01:50:00.000-07:00

Ancient Rose Bush
keeps on bloomin'. I love the how the angle of the sun just hit it right

Flower Box Arrangement

Ancient Rose Bush II
Couldn't resist the contrasting background. And the smell? Very sweet :)

Backyard evening. So dim, yet bright and wonderful. This was from a few nights ago. Everything was pink and so lovely :)

Eat the sky. It's like cotton candy :)

Silhouette of a tree in my backyard which I used to swing on when I was much younger

Same tree, different angle

A close up of some pansies I bought a couple weeks ago

Same pansies, different angle.

Close Up of Purple Daisy. Forgot the real name but my stepmom, Glo got them for me and I think they're gonna thrive :)

They're pretty and they're pink but I forgot the name of these, too. Planted them 2 weeks ago by the cherry tree and they're doing well :)

I wanted more colourful flowers to plant by the cherry tree by the veggie garden. Glo helped me pick these ones out. I think they look pretty good there:)

My first veggie garden is gettin' big

And here's my herb garden. From left to right: Bazil, Dill, Chilli Peppers, Cilantro. You know I like Dill and all but...this is re-Dill-lulous!

Zucchini!

Peas 'O Plenty :)

All in all, as much as I love to make things look nice it makes me even more pleased to see even a few bees flying around pollinating off some of the flowers. A long time ago, I used to be afraid of bees because of their stinging ability. Now when I see a bee I worship it. They need that positive energy now!

Lamp Light Delight

2014-02-16T02:01:00.003-08:00

Tonight I go crafty again...with lamps!

So today I went to the dollar store and couldn't resist buying this battery powered LED lantern. Then I strung some beads together for it to hang off of. It's super light and economical :)

Then finally, I took this lamp which I bought from Ikea long ago which originally had a lampshade similar to the lantern from above but got ruined by certain cats trampling on it. So I made this other lampshade out of vellum upon which I printed a few of my original photo images. And it's put in a safer place where it won't get trampled on. Gotta thank my cats for this inspiration.

And let there be light! :)

The Olympic Leaf of 2014

2014-02-10T21:27:00.001-08:00

I love the country I live in. I love all the countries and all the people who live in them. As far as the olympics go, I have all the respect in all the world for all who go through all the training, their passion, & the support of their families. In the end, if life is a game, well then we're all a part of it. So here are some pretty pics I took tonight.

Sun & Fog

2014-01-26T10:47:00.001-08:00

I took these photos from my window this morning. It was so blindingly bright I could hardly even see while snapping the pictures. Then of course I later added a filter for more dramatic effect.

Hot & Cold

2013-11-25T00:22:00.001-08:00

Here's a couple pieces of digital painting I did tonight:the hot & cold snowflake. And the snowflake is a kaleidoscopic image of my pj's.

lace 'N stuff...

2013-09-15T05:54:00.003-07:00

How time flies when you're making new things....

agate, hematite, pearl, wire coiling, time & some patience...

and oh yeah! muzak! XD

No filters or cam effects...

2013-03-26T19:47:00.001-07:00

...just the morning sun, and the camera in my iPad which is unusual for someone like me who is a junky for special fx to just shoot and leave as is. Sometimes nature needs no filter. It was 7:15 am as I was starting my daily routine. Everything was quiet and the morning sun of spring was shedding a new light for the day. I love mornings like this.

Appy Madness!

2013-03-03T02:29:00.001-08:00

Well now so what do I do when my beloved gives me an iPad for my bday? Find every creative app I can of course!

I Got Flowers!

2013-02-14T22:40:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. My sweetie man came home today saying. "I don't do cut flowers 'cause they die so here's some in a pot that will last". And I'm thinkin' yep and so does our love. And they do smell lovely, too. :)

"Campanula Get Mee"

(yes that's what they're called)

Recipe for...

2013-01-24T20:38:00.001-08:00

Getting more health conscious lately so this is just one of those things I like to whip together.

What's in it?

1 cup of quinoa cooked with some turmeric and curry
Half package of semi firm tofu diced and fried in xtra virgin olive oil then add:
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Zucchini
Mushrooms
Red cabbage
Green onion
Garlic
Ginger

Haven't been doing too much visual art lately but it may as well come out in edible form. And good for you too. :)

Another Friday night painting

2012-11-09T22:52:00.002-08:00

How My Heart Burns
8X10 canvas board

There's no other way to explain it except it's just the way I feel. It's been a month now since my Mom left her body and I just take it all just one day at a time...

It's been a long time...

2012-11-03T02:57:00.000-07:00

Well it sure has been a long time. And tonight I threw together some actual paintings :)

"We've Landed on Venus"
8X8 Acrylic on canvas
Thinking of planets and such and our multi dimensional universe

"Upside Down Garden"
8X8 Acrylic on canvas
This could be in another dimension, too but not the physical one we live in. Ha ha!

"Take the Purple Pill"
8X8 Acrylic on canvas
This is actually not quite the right colour as the original. And actually the original is not quite the colour I've intended, either because the city is still more blue than I've intended it to be. Oh well. Guess I might as well take the blue pill anyway but at least the sky is metallic gold! Ha ha :)

Time Capsule

2012-06-17T21:36:00.001-07:00

My old bike. Rode many of miles on it back in the day and now it sits covered in rust and moss yet still has a character of its own. It was like revisiting a part of my youth. Metaphorically, to me it's a reminder to clean off the rust and the moss to remember even more of the simple things in life all over again...

Work in Progress

2012-05-27T02:03:00.001-07:00

Yeah it's a slower process than I expected it to be, but it's still steadily coming along and tonight I am happy with the little things. Lately I've been really inspired with a mix of nostalgia with sci-fi movies it's so funny how it all somehow comes out in the things that I decide to make. Yep having fun with every little thing and tomorrow's another day, so let's see what happens....

New Inspirations

2012-05-06T17:16:00.001-07:00

So here I go again trying something new. This is just the beginning of a new path in my creative journey which includes the use of different materials. These earrings, however are made from old hard drive parts which I've painted, then wire wrapped some Swarovski crystal and glass beads around them.

In the end, if you're not using it, you may as well recycle it and turn it into art. :)

Random Oddities at the Liquidation Store

2012-04-15T18:43:00.001-07:00

Here are some pics I took when we wandered into a liquidation store on the way back home from the rock and gem show. Some of the stuff they had in there was so bizarre, I couldn't help but snap some shots.

Is that what you call it?

Do those look like hair accessories to you?

And it comes with a spork!

This one's confusing.

For the ultimate lazy dog owner

Smell this

And last but not least, you just can't possibly get any more geekier than this. Isn't that right, Carl? Lol

Spring Flowers

2012-04-02T12:20:00.001-07:00

Taken with my iPhone, then used a photo editing app, "Snapseed".

Video Piece: "FLOW"

2012-03-01T22:50:00.000-08:00

Here's an abstract video which I've created to do with sound and vision which ended up being rather meditational:

"FLOW"

1st attempt at making a floating necklace

2012-02-23T23:16:00.000-08:00

made with abalone, dyed pearl, and labradorite

Nostalgic Journey: Looking at TV's

2011-11-06T18:27:00.001-08:00

So as we went wandering about in an antique shop, I couldn't help but notice the ancient old tv sets. Funny how they used to come in many different styles, shapes, and sizes way back in the day. Just a little bit of history which is fascinating to me.

more fall scenic pics

2011-11-06T13:47:00.001-08:00

I Love Fall

2011-10-13T11:01:00.001-07:00

A couple pics I took on my iPhone today...

Sun Energy

2011-07-24T20:23:00.000-07:00

When taking pictures, amongst fiddling with lamps and lighting, I find the sun is still and always the best source of lighting, especially when it starts going down. That way, you get the best natural light and shadow.

"Spiral Energy Lava Earrings"

Wanna know more about this photo?

click here.

Jewelry and Such: Online Boutique in the Process...

2011-07-18T20:37:00.000-07:00

So I've finally got this whole online boutique underway, something I've always wanted to do for quite some time and now it's finally getting organized. So far I now have 6 items up. Simply posting these items is not quite as simple as some may think as it is a very detailed process especially for beginners like me. *lol* In doing this, I realize this does take time but it's coming up gradually, yet steadily. Any constructive feedback is welcome:)

Click here to see more.