Made Out of Money

This painting I did based off of a Van Gogh painting. A technique I used for it was to glue Monopoly money to the canvas to block out the colors I'd be using. You can still see a few 20's and the shape of many of the bills.

Really Getting in the Holiday Spirit!

I just couldn't resist myself when I saw this! Inspired by a teacher's blog posts about her husband's comparisons between her and a "bobble-head", here, here, and here, I just had to take this picture of a tree ornament that I found at World Market yesterday! I think it's a rather cute resemblance!

Love you Suzanne! :)

O Omelet, My Omelet!

I was very proud of how this omelet turned out, both in taste and in presentation! I hadn't expected it to fold over so nicely, but when it did on accident, I did my best to maintain its shape! And it was sooooo tasty!!!!

Fall Is In the Air!

These are some pics I took today on campus. Isn't it beautiful? Even if the school itself is rotten, at least the landscapers know what they're doing!

Mushroom Kingdom

Check out these trippy mushrooms I found on campus! They were everywhere!!

Downtown Design

This is a cute, cute store in downtown Greensboro, located at 515 Elm Street. The store is called area- modern home and lighting. It has some really great furniture and interior accessories, which is a huge compliment coming from me! I got so many ideas when I went, even the customer service was less than I expected.

*The second picture was taken from Google Maps. Check out the street view of the map!

Super Lighting

This is a pic I took on my boo's cell phone while we were waiting on a friend in the Super Lab in the library. I'm not a big fan of this style of lighting, but that doesn't mean it can't be made interesting.

Cut Me Up

I was very bored when I did this! That's all I have to say!

To the Compost Heap

Here's a banana! Well, what was left of the banana once I ate it...

A Loss for Cleveland

Cleveland is a small town, and a place where everyone knows where and what and who everything is. This house, the Gable house, is located in a prime spot on Main St. right below the bridge and beside the rail road tracks. Empty for years and years, thank goodness, it was easily recognizable for a patch of turquoise-painted brick at the top of one of the gables. My personal memory of it is that it always had great Halloween decorations when I was a kid. Sadly, though, it caught fire a few weeks ago, most likely due to lightning. Luckily the fire house is barely a minute down the street. It is a sad loss, and everyone is reminded of it daily, given it's central location in the town.

Goodwill Hunting

This was the cutest box ever! I loved the shape of it- a rectangular octagon. And the sides were curve, which was also a plus! If I'd bought it for myself, I definitely would have painted over the floral-farmhouse-rainbow scenes, but alas! I've no budget for it! [Sad since it was only $3.50 at Goodwill, huh?!]

A Swanky Little Movie

I originally drew this upside down, from the dvd case which was also upside down at the time. I feel like, upside down, you can tell that it is a decent drawing, but you don't get the full effect of the face until you flip it! Oh well, you decide which is best!

[This happens to be my boyfriend's absolute favorite movie, though I don't care for it.]

Oh, You ARE the Manager?

Talk about the worst customer service! When I was walking into this particular Burger King, two of the employes were walking out, to take a cigarette break. But that doesn't compare to the employes inside the building! I first noticed the girl who was literally lying on the counter! Then, appalled, I head towards the employ who is at least standing and facing the door where I walked in. But, when I was about two steps from the counter, he looked at me, took his drink and walked away! My best hope seemed to be the employee who had his back turned to me, reading away in a book, but even then the girl napping away had to get his attention! When he turned around and saw that I was right in front of him, he plum near jumped out of his skin! I was flabbergasted that the entire establishment was filled with workers who clearly didn't want to be there! [When I've been searching for months to find a job!] The whole time I ate my meal I was fuming, and sat in the corner brooding over the terrible service. At least the older couple that was already in there was able to enjoy themselves while watching CNN on the plasma tv that obviously has a place in a fast food joint!

HOO's Idea Was This?

My mother apparently was an artist from what I hear, and there are many evidences supporting this fact.  This owl lamp was created by my mom, and perhaps with help from my dad [though I'm not sure] in a ceramics class umpteen years ago. Here, I've attempted a thumbnail to capture this functional link to the past, but, I think this round goes to my mother.

A Drop of Golden Sun

While staying at my grandparents' home in Cleveland, NC, I have realized that I am surrounded by nostalgia.  This teddy bear, though not mine, is called Sunshine Bear.  As a baby and then as a kid, this was my older brother's favorite stuffed animal.  For years now it has been proudly displayed on various furnitures in my grandparents' house, currently residing in the room in which I am staying.  It has been staring me down for the last few days, so I have decided to jot it down and share it with all of you!  May your days be full of sunshine, physically and spiritually!

Don Juan's

Though the photo doesn't do it justice, this is just one of many masterpieces painted on the walls of the locally famous restaurant, Don Juan's, in Lexington, NC.  All of the murals here were painted by local artist Chip Holton.  It takes a lot of skill to impress my taste, but Chip has yet to disappoint!  This mural in particular actually strongly reminds me of one of my own paintings that I did for a friend.
This is a great idea to open up a space.  I love the look of it!  There are several of these cut outs along the wall inside the restaurant.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

These are some pictures I took earlier tonight heading from Salisbury to High Point.  It was around nine o'clock when I took the first one and the third one was taken less than ten minutes later.  Too bad I didn't get a lightning shot... it was pretty intense.  Luckily, the storm seemed to stay just beyond where I was going!

Old St. Peter's

I'm not too fond of this, and I was even less fond of the project, but I still enjoy the simplicity and clean lines of this pic!

It's Like Wonderfulness in your Mouth!

This is perhaps the best drink ever!!!  I was one of the first to notice it's arrival in our studio drink machine, and I could not get enough of it!  Until, at $2 a pop, it quickly became out of my budget!  It's everything you could expect from the description "sparkling lemon juice", but in a good way!  A great way!!!  If you've never had one, jump on the opportunity if you ever see one!

A Few of My Favorite Things

These pictures were drawn as one, but were done on separate papers. But, together, they give a brief insight to some of the important and/or meaningful things in my life. The most important of these being my best friend and life partner, Jaleel Rae'mond Cheek. I love you baby!