Painted baby mirror-

I made this for my lil punkin. It matches the bedding that she has in her room-

I used one of those mirrors that are meant for behind a door with the skinny cheap frames...took the frame off...and made a large more substantial one with wood. There is a channel cut out of the back so that the mirror sits right into it. Lots of glue and metal brackets were used to make sure that the mirror was secure. I would've taken the picture with the mirror installed but the reflection was really distracting.

Best Pals

Ben and Justin: Birthday Party

They were so sweet sitting in the same chair outside just giggling and anxiously awaiting for their cake and ice cream. I took about a dozen shots of them and think that this one is so sweet-

Kids are so fun to tak pictures of you just never know what you they will do next

Sahara Hotnights

Sahara Hotnights-

This is the back cover of one of their cd's and I just had to paint it. I actually painted two of them. I started painting the first one for a house warming present i think-then my other friend wanted a version in pink and brown.

It's kinda crazy to just have the figure in shades of blue but it makes quite an impact in their house.....and i dig it.

Check out their music if you get a chance- girl rock is always interesting in one way or another right??

Southern Culture on the Skids

Southern Culture on the Skids: Recher Theater Towson, MD

I have recently gotten an "education" on this band. Hillbilly rock meets surf will give you a good idea of what you are in for. I had a "best of" cd made for me so that I'd be familiar with some of their songs. Little did I know that going to this concert would not only get me familiar with this band but would put me on stage with them and meeting them afterwards!!!!

We got there shortly after the doors opened and were asked to be "Chicken Girls." I was like what the hell?? The owner of the theater explained that you go up on stage for one song "8 piece box", dance and throw fried chicken at the audience. At first, I thought no way in hell am I doing this but, just as quickly as that thought came...it left. It was replaced with when the hell would I ever have this opportunity again?? sign me up!!! Long story short one song turned into 4 and we ended up throwing out Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme pies too!! It was a blast. We got to meet all three members of the band afterward- They said "Ya'll good dancers!"- what a mess!

The Moaners

The Moaners, Recher Theater - Baltimore

Melissa and Laura of The Moaners kicked ass again on Thursday night. They are a two person band from North Carolina on Yep Roc Records. We got their cd from someone at Yep Roc and have loved them ever since.

Check out their cd "Dark Snack" (you must hear "Terrier") and look for a new cd coming in 2007!!

They're on tour starting in July and are going out west- check them out if you can!!

Progression of a Painting

My grandma (lil ga) for most people that know me was a big part of my life. She was around most summers watching me and my brother. She got us hooked on Days of Our Lives at a young age, which has turned out to be something that keeps that side of my family together and is usually a topic of discussion when we are on the phone/in person.

This has always been one of my favorite pictures of her. It's still in progress but I like the way that it's turning out. I think she would be proud.

More to come.....