save me

Never thought that I would grow so old of seeing the gold 
Still I never want it to go 
I would hold it up to my cold heart 
Feel the way it used to start up 

Take me back to the way that I was before 
Hungry for what was to come 
Now I'm longing for the way i was 

inspiration paklet

Remember everywhere that you think is in this place. Take that place if you find a place to take.Take away the way you want to talk away. Make a way with my mind, my mind it's away. Wake me up for a moment from the paradise. Lift me off the ground and take me to the garden of paradise.

Likelist #15

Get ready for your day.

come on weekend

I have a vision.

I have a vision to one day open up a space where this blog can become a reality. I want it to be a space where people can come explore the arts, and become an artist themselves.

I personally feel that the art community can be a little intimidating for those who are strangers to it. I know I was years ago when I had no idea I was going to be an artist for the rest of my life. I was terrified of going into galleries or picking up a paint brush let alone putting paint on a canvas. I find there are a lot of areas in the arts community that can come across as stuck up or a little rigid. People are intimidating. People with an incredible talent are more so. I think we all have a little artist inside of us but a lot of us just think we aren't "good enough". I am lucky enough to attend one of the best art schools out there and yet I still hear "I'm nervous 'cause I don't think I'm that good." K, then explain to me how you got in.

I invision this space to be relaxed, cozy, comforting, and most of all welcoming. I see this space as my working studio but open to the public. Pedestrians can come in and buy cheap, quality art supplies and get painting right away inside if they would like. They can set up shop, create their own little piece of art to bring home ready to hang on the walls. There will be a little photo area set up where quality photographs will be taken of their work which then can be turned into prints. A perfect idea for cards, invitations, or to be framed as a gift.

I will sell my work along with other local artists of all kinds. Jewellery makers, musicians, graphic designers, small furniture makers, sculptures. Everything and personally made or handmade.

Music will be playing all the time over the speakers and local musicians can book little gigs and there will be live music every month where everyone can come in, listen to music, look at art and meet new friends.

I see a section of records where people can come in a donate old records, trade, sell, or buy new ones. Access to a record player where people can come in and pick their choice of music to paint to.

This will happen one day. I will open it with my Mum and we will be partners in crime.

Keep your eyes peeled for the coolest little shop in town.... (in the next couple of years...)!!!!

Amazing

Majestic

This guy... majesticcasual. Get into his Youtube page and enjoy!!



 

Likelist #14

Some good vids and tunes to get you through the rest of the week
This song was taken from the new album "Secret Rituals", out now. Visit http://www.itunes.com/thegrates/secretrituals to buy now!! The debut single "Little Numbers" from BOY's debut album "Mutual Friends", available to pre-order here: http://shop.groenland-records.com/ She's so likeable.

Turntable Kitchen

I want to introduce you guys to an awesome site if you don't already know about it. First, it gives you awesome playlists, such as my own. And it gives me tons of inspiration for my upcoming playlists. Second, it has an AMAZING subscription where you can pay 25 dollars a month and you get your own little care package sent right to your door including a 7inch vinyl of carefully selected tunes, dried food, recipes, etc. I can't wait to get my October package!!

Take a wander to www.turntablekitchen.com and fall in love!

Fall into Fall

It's that time of year again! Pumpkin spice lattes and an interesting read on the contemporary issues of art... if you're lucky. Give lots of thanks next weekend!

Also, if you're lucky enough to be in Ottawa next weekend, hit up Ritual Night Club for the Little Stella EP Release show and pick up a copy of the CD and a t-shirt designed by yours truely! 19+ and starts at 9pm!
Check out the Facebook page here

  

DU Shoot

Together Photography is a team of lovely photographers who know how to capture a pretty serene moment. I've recently had the opportunity to work with these two lovely ladies (@andispectrum and (@saraspectrum - see two posts down) and they were just fantastic. Perfect location, and awesome clothes. Please, check out some Du apparel at www.durails.com and while you're at it, check out the pieces I put up on the site. 

Koons

I came across this article today while skimming through the NY Times. I've been sent a few articles from here in the past and find they carry a lot of interesting articles that can relate to many different people, even us artists. Their Art & Design section is pretty awesome and I recommend you check it out.
I have a problem with the subject of this article. I think it's ridiculous. I think Jeff Koons is ridiculous. Who's the artist? Him? Or his team of multiple dozen assistant who do all his work. Also, how his work sells for multi millions of dollars,  I will never know.

Read this article written by one of his former assistants who didn't have the best of luck.
Read Here

DU X RMS

Du Art! Photoshoot coming soon @ www.durails.com

Visit Together Photography @andispectrum and @saraspectrum

Aug 23

So here's two pieces that I've had hung in a home for a while now but only now got to documenting them so I though I'd throw them up here. What I'm excited about is the bottom painting. I've been asked to do the wall decor for a few show homes in a new development thats going up in town. It's a great opportunity to get some exposure, and it's also somewhat of a challenge because all the pieces have to match the already places decor in the home. As you can see with a lot of my work, I work with bright colours and lots of loud, bold line. This one I had to dull down quite a bit. It took me a long time, a lot of paint, and a lot of layers to get it right. I think I did. This painting is being hung and is also for sale!

Mixed Media on Canvas 22"x24"

Mixed Media on Canvas 22"x24"

Mixed Media on Canvas 48"x72"

Today's goods

Subiza

Stay Close
Real Love
Endless Sunset
Grow
Simple graces
Infinite desert
Come wander
Warmer Places
It's all ours

song of my day

I love when a group such a The Glitch Mob takes in down a few notches from their regular hype. This is great. And that voice.


 

Here's a mix of songs I kinda threw together. The past couple posts are what I've been listening to lately. The listening I can get in besides the gym, at least. The 80's are coming back. Get that disco, synth vibe in ya and save up for that Chevy Camaro.

new looks