a still life.

i love: kimberly gordon and wildfox couture.

2012-02-07T09:33:00.000-08:00

kim's blog is fascinating. and the clothes, oh the clothes. they're made in the usa, have a soft, lived in quality to them and come alive in fairytale -like look books. one of my favorite lines.

{all photos via kim's blog, i love wildfox}

curl of the burl.

2012-02-05T21:36:00.000-08:00

i've been catching bits of this show here and there, and realized i'm a fan of progressive metal. with bands like this and that included under the genre, i felt pretty pigeonholed. fine by me, i need something loud, and full of energy to work to. i actually listen to a wide variety of music while in the studio, and have had the above song (also apparently progressive metal,) on a pretty heavy rotation.
what do you listen to while working?

** warning: the above video features a creepy lumberjack snorting sawdust. if that in any way offends you, don't watch...

orange sherbet.

2012-02-04T16:31:00.000-08:00

top, juicy couture. denim, jcrew. necklace, spike the punch. polish, sephora by opi, havana dreams

hey kids it's saturday and i'm nursing some mat burned elbows from a yoga class that was apparently beyond my skill level... at least for my skill level for today.

at any rate, i wanted to take a sec and say a big thanks! to the crazies who still read/look at my blog!! i honestly have a love hate relationship with technology (the internet). i love it because i can share work, and sell work from just about anywhere, i've met some really rad chicks, both virtually and for real, and it's a great place to visit during a creative slump. i hate it because it's distracting, sometimes shallow and sometimes downright creepy. that being said, i'm at a place right now where it doesn't bother me so much, and i find as long as i read books, see friends in person and find time to travel beyond the photos that inspire the trips, i'm totally ok with it. i'm even really liking it.

i'm going to start a new little column, neon is the new neutral, i was so impressed with myself by coming up with that name, i thought i might devote a whole blog to the idea. so i did, and in total me fashion, i've decided it's too much to keep up with and won't be posting there anymore. it's basically a personal style column. you might be thinking, "i don't give a F#$k what you're wearing, the world needs another fashion blogger like newt needs another wife" and i hear you, but for those who like to "dress bright," you might enjoy it!! getting dressed for the day is a high point for me, i love it. love it. and if you fancy the items i choose to adorn myself with, i'll be also linking to said items, or those similar.

real quick. i have a few pairs of neon orange jeans, these jcrew's are by far my favorite. they're comfy, and happen to show off your footwear real nice (if you happen to be wearing any). i've blogged about spike the punch before, it's run by a totally sweet girl, who make even sweeter necklaces. i feel good about supporting business like hers, i try to whenever i can.

have a great weekend!

it's a whale mug, and a hand zoo.

2012-02-03T21:28:00.000-08:00

{mug found at target.}

{all by betsey johnson, please click the rings to shop}

scenes from a studio.

2012-02-01T09:36:00.000-08:00

i've been experimenting a lot around here. playing around with watercolor and thread. it's nice to mix it up, as i rarely deviate from my oil painting, and simple bead stinging.

neon camels.

2012-01-27T08:58:00.001-08:00

matchbook mag has a great feature today, paring neon with nudes. i think it's a great concept. this pouch is pretty great too. i mean, neon pink camels... now that's speaking my language.
{click on the image to shop}

{little} big things i love. neon and ban.do.

2012-01-26T18:50:00.000-08:00

skirt, asos. top, jcrew. flower, ban.do.

carmel-by-the-sea

2012-01-25T20:42:00.000-08:00

i truly love this place.

** thanks for the sweet emails about the absence of this blog. i was surprised, and so happy to hear how it actually meant something to people other than myself. you've inspired me to not be so hasty. xo

picframe.

2011-12-01T22:15:00.001-08:00

instagram is already pretty addictive, this sweet little app makes it even more fun!

{app found at the amazing this is glamorous.}

portraits.

2011-11-30T22:26:00.001-08:00

a few things.

2011-11-29T16:45:00.001-08:00

hearts in the grass.

a collection of colorful necklaces...

hearts in the trees.

starburst no. 2

2011-11-28T15:33:00.001-08:00

i could paint these all day long.

hope you had a happy thanksgiving.

2011-11-26T15:49:00.001-08:00

here are a few snapshots from the past few turkey days. {with a bias towards the landscape} it's my favorite holiday, i love it for the cooking, the family togetherness, the late night swims; mojitos in hand. i love it so much, it never fails, the week following is a bummer ride. back to work on monday, see you then;)

this exactly.

2011-11-18T14:27:00.000-08:00

originally found at one of my favorite blogs, in honor of design, i'm wanting to replicate this exact look. the mint, pink and cheetah... colorful and bright, perfect for a crisp winter day. happy weekend.

{anna found it here.}

yoga in a field.

2011-11-16T11:16:00.001-08:00

{Natarajasana in montana}

i really love this project, specifically this image. i've toyed with the idea of a similar project, but with yoga and more rural locations. i know lots of yogis who would pose for me;) hope your week is going well!!

etsy is fun for...

2011-11-16T09:35:00.000-08:00

seeking out pom poms. they have a great variety of sizes, colors and materials. i'm just biased towards the bright, tissue paper ones. i'd like a crap- ton of these hanging in my studio, it would make mornings a lot brighter! (hmm, thinking about wearing those pom garlands as necklaces...)

{click on images to shop, all via etsy}

yes, i would wear these on just any old day.

2011-11-15T12:13:00.000-08:00

but jordan created them for a birthday party, and how happy do these girls look with bundles of color atop their heads! this might be a diy i have to try. {photos by oh happy day}

*** jordan has posted the diy, and it's amazing!!! see it, and decorate your head here.

i'm kind of obsessed with this little guy.

2011-11-14T18:19:00.001-08:00

see more here. {via anthropologie}

skittles no. 1

2011-11-12T08:57:00.001-08:00

9 x 12" oil on panel.

bits of neon from my instagram.

2011-11-10T12:59:00.000-08:00

kicking ass and taking names.

2011-11-08T11:11:00.001-08:00

i do lists all the time for my work. tons of them, it's the only way i stay organized. each morning i add to and cross off (highlight off actually;) items on my list, which is contained in a pink, flamingo themed, three ring bider. for danni's 12 before 2012 project, i focused on more of a personal list, (a few work related items, but mostly personal goals) and i'm please to realize this technique works just as well for my personal goals as it does for my professional ones! In fact i might do a version of this project each month for 2012, and see if i can make my life more awesome. i'm going to be crossing off a few on my list today, the yosemite part from # 7, # 9, and #8... i waiting for reactions pictures from #8, i'll share when i get them;)) it's a good feeling friends!!!

{photo's from yosemite}

pierogi.

2011-11-06T12:19:00.001-08:00

how i love these boiled dumplings of potato. they take me back to high school, my bff and our late night munchie sessions at her moms. oh the memories;) the ones we noshed on back then usually had onion, these babies, onion forsaken, are loaded with garlic. find the recipe here. you can go ahead and bookmark it, as i will periodically be adding new recipes. officially crossing no. 6 off my list! cheers!

green beans no. 2

2011-11-04T15:15:00.001-07:00

lunch in SF.

2011-11-04T13:49:00.001-07:00

one of my favorite places to eat in sf is the plant cafe. (for lunch or dinner) jasmine and i pretty much get the same meal every time we go, the california plant burger. it's AH- mazing!

swedish fish.

2011-11-02T17:57:00.001-07:00

something fishy's going on.

happy halloween.

2011-10-31T17:03:00.001-07:00

i'm going to be one of two things...

what are you going to be for halloween? do you know anyone who consistently comes up with great costumes every year? i think it's a gift. i know someone. although i don't have any photos of his recent costumes, you can get the idea here and here. freakin incredible! have a great day party animals!!

my morning.

2011-10-26T18:04:00.001-07:00

i came across a wonderful blog today, and specifically loved this post.

scenes from a dressing room: pink.

2011-10-21T11:56:00.001-07:00

betsey and vintage.

the best neon pink.

fancy a pink camera?!

ban.do and jcrew.

this pink macaron painting is available here.

free people necklace.

by senso, a different shoe, same print here.

inspired by one of my favorite sites to closet spy, i think i'll start sharing more bits of my personal style in scenes from a dressing room.

have any big plans for the weekend? whatever you do, i hope you have a bangin' good time!!

my mom...

2011-10-18T15:32:00.001-07:00

... the style icon. have you been to this site? actual vintage photos of the women who have inspired us since the beginning. this has always been one of my favorites of dee dee; the hair, the sunglasses, the high waisted jeans, all perfect then, and now- in my opinion. do you have a mom who's influenced your style? you can submit the evidence here. or how about a bad ass dad... that's pretty cool too.

paint.

2011-10-17T18:17:00.001-07:00

some new work of the bean and tart variety.

12 before 2012.

2011-10-13T09:38:00.001-07:00

people have such good ideas. like danni over at oh, hello friend: you are loved . i'm getting on her bandwagon and participating in this little project. here's my list...

the autumn hoop.

2011-10-12T15:59:00.001-07:00

some pretty colors for fall!

scenes from a studio.

2011-10-07T16:44:00.001-07:00

so many seed beads. what's the plan for the weekend? i'm going to be working on some necklaces for scarlet buffalo, and painting jelly beans... if you want to see some flower paintings up close and personal you can join me at a little opening over at the valley art gallery, on sunday from 3:30- 5:30. hope to see you east bay locals there!! have a great fall weekend.

dancing in the woods.

2011-09-24T13:50:00.001-07:00

i've changed the name of my blog. i feel this new title better describes the contents of this little spot on the interweb. i don't use a whole lot of text, and i have been taking so many pictures. so many pictures. my fiancé took the above photo, you can click on it for a better look. right after it was taken a cow moose came out of the woods and took a pause in front of that jeep. it was a quick reminder that we were in wild country. have a great weekend.

how the west was won.

2011-09-23T09:24:00.001-07:00

having a few weeks in the mountains can do a world of good for creative types. and for canine types.

in my free time, i fancy walking on distant hills...

... while jason enjoys skating on them.

swirly pop no. 2

2011-09-14T11:45:00.001-07:00

6 x 9 inches. oil on panel.

fno.

2011-09-13T12:58:00.001-07:00

where did you end up on fno? i gladly helped my girl jasmine over at betsey johnson, modeling some sweet party dresses. i enjoyed that we both ended up wearing red sequined/ glitter shoes. (not planned) ha!

blueberry muffins.

2011-09-07T11:28:00.001-07:00

a la gwennie. i had read some bad/snarky reviews of her cookbook, but i didn't let that deter me from tying it, thankfully, because it's wonderful. the sweet stories that accompany the recipes make it a great read, and the recipes themselves are fantastic. easy to follow and healthy (for the most part.) i've made her vegan blueberry muffins almost every week since i've had the book! they're filled with so much blueberry goodness that i eat mine with a fork. get her cookbook here.

my morning.(s)

2011-09-01T21:10:00.001-07:00

still life shelf.

coffee & the beginning stages of an orange necklace.

"sugar cookie" 8 x 8" oil on board.

september is my favorite month. i like the chilly mornings and warm afternoons. i make more "resolutions" on 9/1 than on 1/1. it's a good month to start fresh.

instagram.

2011-08-30T19:48:00.001-07:00

oh doloris.

2011-08-16T10:41:00.001-07:00

i have enjoyed the work of courtney prince miller for a while now. her line, doloris petunia, is big, bold and unique in a world where everyone thinks they're a designer of some sort. this chick is a true artist. i fancy the amigo. she also has an etsy.

pups.

2011-08-12T17:11:00.001-07:00

...my constant studio companions.

flowers.

2011-08-10T16:39:00.001-07:00

peonies 20 x 24"

table top no.1 24 x 24"

afternoon flowers 12 x 16"

florida landscapes and a little guy who's missing the kale from his plate.

2011-07-19T10:55:00.001-07:00

dusk. 14 x 18 inches. oil on canvas.

marshland. 14 x 18 inches. oil on canvas.

both of these will be hanging at the jonathan dickinson state park visitor's center after aug. 18th.

hi. did you eat my kale? 11 x 14 inches.

sugar cookies and dinosaurs.

2011-07-10T15:55:00.001-07:00

"sugar cookies" oil on canvas. 24 x 36 inches.

new players in my assemblage necklaces. (available soon)

i went on a little internet vacation. i really needed it. some activities "interweb" related i decided i could live without completely, others i still enjoy, but have been enjoying less regularly. i've cut way back on the amount of blogs i read, and have been making time for the ones i truly enjoy, ones i will share with you very soon, as i've never really done a "blogroll," but am working on one.

i've been painting more, and emailing less, reading more and dreaming of reading less. cooking more and eating out less. you get the idea. for the last few weeks i have been making a conscious effort to live each day simply, focusing on the things i value (love, art, heath, books) even keeping track of my hours, to see where precious time is wasted and/or utilized- i highly recommend this activity to anyone, everyone. how do you spend your hours, your days and weeks? americans have more leisure time now than ever before in our history, and the question i've been asking myself is "where does the time go?" what about you? how do you spend your leisure hours?

work it out ram.

2011-06-29T12:39:00.001-07:00

the first of many assemblage necklaces. note his neon "sweatband"

neon coral necklace.

necklaces. and more necklaces.

2011-06-28T20:14:00.001-07:00

neon coral necklace. coming soon.

scenes from a studio.

2011-06-28T09:23:00.001-07:00

still life material.

assemblage materials.

sparkly stuff. courtesy of martha.

tassel party.

2011-06-27T20:31:00.001-07:00

you're invited!

a few of my favorite rings.

2011-06-27T13:17:00.001-07:00

a crab and a rhinoceros.

a few new things.

2011-06-25T18:05:00.001-07:00

at scarletbuffalo.com

chanel mimosa.

2011-06-24T20:29:00.001-07:00

4 x5 "

purple flower.

2011-06-19T09:38:00.001-07:00

4 x 5 inches. oil on board.

the june necklace.

2011-06-18T18:32:00.001-07:00

we're like june cleaver up in here with this mix of elegance and 50's housewife. smooth white jade and a crystal quartz briolette, hand knotted with lavender silk.

bright beads.

2011-06-18T08:55:00.001-07:00

found this in my archives, and i just really like it. the color.

life in pictures.

2011-06-17T09:33:00.001-07:00

heavy hitters.

2011-06-16T15:10:00.001-07:00

12 x 16 inches. oil on canvas.

the new guys.

2011-06-15T12:54:00.001-07:00

coming soon.

drawings. sketches. paper.

2011-06-13T19:22:00.001-07:00

i've been pulling out my collection of sketches and reworking them with paper i found here. a huge mess was made and big fun was had. back to work tomorrow.

west is best earrings.

2011-06-10T17:23:00.001-07:00

a nug of turquoise and yellow seed beads. sweet and simple. i've added these babies to the online shop, which i've debated keeping open... it's sparse. and once a piece is sold, it's gone, and i've had a hard time keeping up.(most of my work has sold from my studio or in my berkeley gallery) if i had a team of fairy elves here, to aid me in my work, i'd be rockin' but alas it's just me. just me, a clever wiener dog, and a loud chihuahua. aside from keeping a smile on my face and teaching me german and spanish, they don't help much. i digress, i'm not sure of my future selling jewelry online, we'll see...

hangin' loose.

2011-06-10T10:53:00.001-07:00

5 x 5 inches.

***update. big news. (not really;) i have photographed this little painting numerous times, with various lighting, so you could get a feel for what it actually looks like. it's difficult . i don't want to misrepresent. then i realized the images were fine. it's about the size. this piece up close look like globs of paint, well duh, but i found it hard to see the shapes and variation in color. the same image pared down finally reveals the shapes and colors. in my studio this is evident, as i am constantly stepping away from my work to evaluate color, shape, ect. now hopefully you can see what i see.

life in pictures: garden tour.

2011-06-09T11:31:00.001-07:00

they sure love the rain.

starburst earrings & why so serious?

2011-06-06T20:15:00.001-07:00

... well you would be seriously excited if you happened to ever so by accident put together these three colors of joy... orange. pink. yellow. it's not rocket science, it's bead science. organza flower by ban.do earrings by scarlet buffalo .

how was the weekend people? in addition to cleaning out the pantry, i've been listening to this song quite obsessively. not only listening, but dancing. that's right. in my studio that's currently overwhelmed with stuff of the creative sort, there is still a little space to dance. and i do. i nearly broke a neck slipping on some errant stuffed animals, and there was one or two crashes into my jewelry bench/table. it was worth it. i learned two important things. one- i want to dance more. modern. ballet. african. persian. whatever. and two- i need to make more room in my life, and studio, to do it.

gumball jar.

2011-06-02T13:25:00.001-07:00

12 x 16 inches. oil on canvas.

fiesta fiesta.

2011-06-01T09:14:00.001-07:00

heat wave.

the fiesta fiesta necklace. goldstone and seed beads. also seen here.

scenes from a studio.

2011-05-30T06:46:00.001-07:00

i love...

2011-05-26T08:01:00.001-07:00

... the sense of humor in these wedding photographs. so sweet. here.

scenes from a studio.

2011-05-25T13:30:00.001-07:00

two pops.

2011-05-23T14:41:00.001-07:00

9 x 12" oil on canvas panel.

ocean blue.

2011-05-22T17:39:00.001-07:00

they are both available. please email me for the details.

a cupcake on crack.

2011-05-20T12:51:00.001-07:00

thats how i'm feeling today. too much caffeine, too much to do, and too much energy to do it. (and yes i'm that person who uses that analogy, and has never actually done crack.) have a lovely weekend!

what's with the cattitude?

2011-05-19T16:35:00.001-07:00

6 x 6 inches. oil on canvas.

on the bookshelf.

2011-05-19T09:50:00.001-07:00

i've had this since before our trip to paris last christmas. i'm looking forward to starting it this weekend. what are you reading?

two macaron.

2011-05-17T18:58:00.001-07:00

"two macaron" 5 x 7 inches. oil on canvas panel.

scenes from a studio.

2011-05-16T22:09:00.001-07:00

i've been here in my studio so much lately. it's where i love to be. especially when there's fresh flowers.

on my radar: turquoise and banana.

2011-05-10T18:23:00.001-07:00

earrings * polish * shoes earrings * polish * shoes

word to the d.

2011-05-08T16:24:00.001-07:00

as in dee dee. thanks for putting up with my sh$%** for almost 31 years, and for being generally awesome. you're a rockstar!!

two pops.

2011-05-07T20:14:00.000-07:00

9 x 12" oil on canvas board.

scenes from a studio.

2011-05-07T14:15:00.001-07:00

ahhemm. there's a butterfly in my tea cup.

don't let these lovely macarons fool you. they're 5 months old!!! it's true, i have a collection of hardened pastries for my still life work. these babies are all the way from paris! Ladurée to be exact.

fresh brushes.

my morning. was quiet and funny.

2011-05-03T06:01:00.001-07:00

"hi. i'm lulu. i am an all around party animal. i enjoy long runs on the beach, chasing lizards and trying to challenge my mom while she's practicing her yoga. particularly when she's in sirsasana- and completely defenseless- i like to try and lick her nasal cavity- she likes it."

erin and scarlet buffalo.

2011-05-02T11:40:00.001-07:00

i love this girl. and her new blog is a super fun read(even if you are not dining out in indy- and if you are well, f&*%% yeah, you'll get some great recommendations!!!) it's already ranked #10 on urban spoon indianapolis!!!i really excited to see where it takes her... in other news i've been tinkering around with scarlet buffalo.com (as usual) an i think it's looking pretty sweet!

*photo from her wedding weekend in ashville.

life in pictures: western edition.

2011-05-01T05:47:00.001-07:00

i'm ready for a road trip! * photos from last summer!

son of a beach.

2011-04-28T08:42:00.001-07:00

lately i've been loving the varying blues found at the beach. the sky & the ocean- they provide endless inspiration.

this is not food.

2011-04-27T15:40:00.001-07:00

6 x 8" oil on canvas board. **interesting how the colors correspond, almost exactly, to this necklace!

ny time.

2011-04-27T12:49:00.001-07:00

a little chick. why do i find birds everywhere i go?!

outtakes from a family photo shoot.

love.

all these photos by this pretty girl.

lemon drop necklace.

2011-04-26T06:47:00.001-07:00

i really like this one of a kind, glittering piece of neon. so much so, i wasn't going to sell it at first. i decided to not be greedy.

the dee dee necklace.

2011-04-23T06:43:00.001-07:00

aptly named after my colorful mom, both colorful in speech and craft. xoxo dee dee!!!

the actual dee dee.

macaron five.

2011-04-20T18:59:00.001-07:00

"macaron five" 10 x 10" oil on canvas.

the sweetest in the world.

2011-04-17T18:38:00.001-07:00

20 x 22" oil on canvas.

close up.

gum balls.

2011-04-11T12:21:00.001-07:00

6 x 6" oil on board.

it's true.

2011-04-08T04:21:00.001-07:00

its all true.

passion flower.

2011-04-07T14:16:00.002-07:00

6 x 6" oil on board.

mixin' it up.

2011-04-06T09:20:00.001-07:00

the california girl necklace and vintage crystal... might be my new favorite combination!

starburst.

2011-04-04T09:04:00.001-07:00

5 x 7" oil on canvas.

seed beads.

2011-04-03T21:37:00.001-07:00

1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

table of lemons.

2011-03-31T07:42:00.001-07:00

11 x 14. oil on canvas.

on the bookshelf.

2011-03-30T18:24:00.001-07:00

a perfect nightstand book, as it's a collection of short stories. find it here. i enjoyed russell banks on the everglades, his words made me want to return to a swamp i hadn't been to since childhood. his ability to convey a sense place had me swatting invisible mosquitos, and listening for bellowing alligators. happy armchair traveling!

lemon macarons.

2011-03-28T12:28:00.001-07:00

6 x 6" oil on canvas.

life in pictures: iphone edition.

2011-03-27T19:24:00.001-07:00

oh how i love the over saturated, vintage look of these iphone pix. hope your weekend was fabulous.

rock candy baby.

2011-03-27T09:46:00.001-07:00

14 x 14" oil on canvas.
hot, sweet and sticky.