Overdue Books Discovery

Ever wonder what happens to forgotten books from the library? Well last year I ventured to the Art Star Craft Bazaar in Philly and stumbled upon Overdue Industries, who create journals from recycled books, most include the original stamped library card and the original pages are spotted throughout making each journal one of a kind. At the time I was so overwhelmed with happiness, because I wanted to buy so many of my childhood favorites. I ended buying only one, called Rip Van Winkle & the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I bought it for one reason, an illustration of a man wearing a pumpkin as a head. This drawing is going to be the an inspiration for a new tattoo, I've always wanted something related to Halloween, due to the fact I was born on mischief night and drawn to the dark and dreary. With added touches of skeleton hands, glowing lantern and webbing, this will make the perfect piece.

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AURA

The discovery of Fregezechen's work is so invoking to me, this image in particular reminds of me the human energy field, the aura is projecting as if it were never ending galaxies of light in the universe. It is almost takes my breath away as to imagine myself being surrounded by such reflections of our true nature.

Found a great article on Aura Colors and their meaning:

RED: lifeforce, survival, raw passion, anger, frustration, menstruation, determination, sense of importance, feeling overwhelmed by change

ORANGE: sensuality, physical pleasure, emotional self-expression, creativity, lacking reason, lacking self-discipline, health, vitality

YELLOW: mental alertness, analytical thought, happiness, optimism, child-like, ego driven, thinking at expense of feeling

GREEN: healing, peace, nurturing, new growth, fear, need for security, jealousy and envy, balance

BLUE: verbal communication, freethinking, relating to structure and organization, emphasis on business, male energies, sadness, possibilities

PURPLE: wisdom, authoritative, female energies, matriarchal, sense of superiority, controlling, imagination, intuition

BROWN: grounding, down to earth, practical, male energies, invalidating, emphasizing body and denying spirit, feeling worth-less

BLACK: issues relating to death, hatred, lack of forgiveness, unresolved karma, dark intentions, shadow games, needing compassion for self

PINK: self-love, tenderness, female energies, gay energies, emphasis on physical appearances, being 'nice' at expense of being 'real'

WHITE (CLOUDY): New Age or religious energy, lacking consciousness, a cover-up, denial, being 'good' at expense of being 'whole'

WHITE (CLEAR LIGHT): very high spiritual vibration, godly, divine, inspiration, seeing spiritual big picture, compassionate

GOLD: high spiritual vibration, integrity, respect, freedom, clearseeing, integrating spirit and body, creating as spirit

Falling for Pink

I never can get enough pink in my life, seeing pink rouge makes my heart melt and sweet pink sunsets are to die for. I thought I'd share some pink favs, my studio and pink in the shop.

Photos from top to bottom:

~ In Love - I adore the simplicity of this photo, nothing is more important in my life than my companion. By Selena Vallejo.

~ Insouciant - Worry surrounded by sherbert colors and brilliant paint splashes. By Jlk Design.

~ My STUDIO, you can check out more pics over at mah flickr.

~ Flying Home - Vintage earrings which were inspired by my dreams of flying.

Nebula of Life

I love the tone of this collage portrait by Sara Hogren, the inked webbing of hair is like a growing nebula tangled with fear and things made of nightmares. There is a hint of whimsy and connection between the children, as if their childhood is deteriorating. As we age our purity becomes diluted as we become sucked into society like machines.

The Lighter Side of Things

When designing new pieces I often love to get carried away with drama and bold statement pieces, however I do love to keep in mind customers who are looking for lightweight earrings. I hear that request most often at craftshows, so I thought I'd pin point some earrings that are light on the lobes.

(From Top to Bottom)

1) Shimmering Twilight

2) Collector of Love

3) Time Bandit

4) Bombs Away

5) Sacrifice

6) Rough Seas

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Paper Cuts

I remember when I was little, it was the first time I had been to Disney World, as one of the souvenirs my brother and I both got Victorian inspired silhouettes hand-cut with precise edges, they hung in tiny frames on the walls of my childhood home for years.

This timeless art form is very much still alive! A recent discovery is artist Olly Moss, who worked many months for her exhibition "Cut Out Show" at Gallery 1988, where the walls exploded with paper-cut silhouettes of pop-culture icons. I'd especially love to collage my walls with many of these, as an nod to my childhood, teen years and love for movies.

See if you can figure out these and most on her blog!

Dear Dark & Curious

Dear dark & curious, for I always need you in my life! Please rest in the shadows and peak into the light every once in a while. To all who share these desires, I thought I'd share some special pieces new to the shop.

Razor Blade Romance ~ earrings for ones who love the thrill of life and unexpected moments.

Black Pyramid Onyx Earrings ~ inspired by Egyptian mythology and the darker days that point to the galaxies in the blackened sky.

Alligator Claw Necklace ~ for those who celebrate petite treasures like this and for those who worship and hid their dreams inside their very own cabinet of curiosities.


SHOP UPDATE: free shipping on jewelry will be offered throughout July. I am hoping to find time during my mini vacation to continue to bring new pieces to life. I'm hoping to do some experimenting with my new soldering gun in days to come and also will try not to burn my fingers some more.

Speaking In Tongues Group Art Show Recap

Together as one, many artists grounded the walls of Black Vulture Gallery in Philly for the "Speaking in Tongues" group art show. Curated by Buddy Nestor, the paintings hung in strange melancholy and also each stand on their own. I was truly honored to be a part of the group art show and created a new painting called the Oracle, seen above.

The night started with myself and fellow artist Kristen Margiotta, we traveled up from Delaware knowing the night would be an adventure, it sure was, first I missed the exit and ended up traveling up South street, we finally made it to Fishtown in one piece and were invited by a mob of people filled within the walls of obscurity. The environment was thrilling, live painting to the thrashing metal of Decap Attak, I had many favorites of the night, including Ewelina Ferruso's "The Return" and Zac Shiffer's "Reflections From Far Away."

You can check out more about the show over at Hi-Fructose Magazine, with this little preview of the show, but def make some plans to see this lovely dark show in person.

Bottom two photos by artist Cassie Kazilla Williams who shot myself and Kristen in front of her beautiful painting.

Are You a Rocker Girl?

I remember my teens like they were yesterday, isolation from the world was the be all, end all, locking myself in my bedroom, and threading my life with the roots of my appreciation for all that rocked. My walls were taped with images of the group Pantera, ripped right out of Metal Edge; my sanctuary. I also worshipped the music of Type O Negative, Life of Agony, Faith No More and Sabbath just to name a few, the emotion that ran through my body was indescribable and still is today. It was that foundation that I grew from, deep down I am still much the same girl as I was 10 years ago. I asked myself the other day as I was driving on the back roads listening to Delirious Nomand by Armored Saint, what would I do without music? I'm not sure the answer, would their be a substitute? This is what life is about, music of the past and new discovery a new band, playing the shit out of their cd and enjoying life. As I'm older now I see my younger kin like me, not afraid to express what they love, it is quite beautiful! The attitude, passion and expression of the underground brings forth the creation of the Rocker Girl earrings, a combination of sweet and sassy that define what it is to be yourself.

"Speaking In Tongues" Group Art Show

Hope you all can make it out this Friday even for the opening of the Speaking in Tongues: A group art show at the Black Vulture Gallery in Philly, PA curated by Buddy Nestor himself. I'm truly honored to be featured along with over 60 other artists. I especially am eager to see one of my favs, Spinestealer who is all the way out from Los Angeles, I have longed to see her work in person.

I have a new painting I created for this show, called the Oracle, she is no.0048 of the Skeleton Krew Collection, I will be revealing images at a later time but wanted to share the tale of her. Stayed tuned for prints of her as well.

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"The word of the oracle spread. The veins of the earth collide with her soul, transforming her prophecies through an ecstatic trance state. The all seeing eye is the revelation of divine providence, upholding the natural order of the universe."

Kitten Momma

Gosh, I cannot wait any longer to be a new kitten momma, this weekend I am looking forward to bringing a teeny tiny black kitten. In keeping with Stephen King names and to accompany our older cat Randall Flagg, we shall name him Clovis, after the little helper from Sleepwalkers. Sometime soon I will share an adorable photo, if he does not get eaten first; Flagg needs a friend, I hope he warms up to him.

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This wondrous detailed print featured above is entitled “Kitten Papa” by Yulliya Art, the papa king enraptures his three little kitties with life and love; soon to be me.

…and if you want to be tortured by cuteness, watch the Shiba Inu Puppy Cam, watch them snuggle, sleep, peep and eat all day!!!

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Spring Awakening

With warm weather approaching our wardrobe calls for brighter colors amongst the dew of flowers and the buzzing of bees. Many of my new pieces play have a surprise of color and floral elements to add a glow to your face and widen your smile.

~ 1) Candy coated treats for Easter, glitter coated and robin's egg blue; a touch of Candy Confection to make your eyes flutter.

~ 2) A working bee on his way to the bee hive, Gold Honey Pyrite earrings to be reminded of the warm days to come and pollen, too!

~ 3) Romantic and feminine! Organic Dogwood Morning Earrings made from vintage revamped bracelet links.

~ 4) Who can't resist white chocolate mixed with a hint of raspberry. These White Peeps are perfect for the season and will ad a little whimsy to any outfit.

The Death Coast

I'm loving the amazing featured seller on etsy this week, the work of Jolby warms my heart, hands have wrapped love into each piece by charming characters, a hint of humor and beautiful type.

Most of all I'm drawn to the dark memorial of the vast sea featured in the Death Coast print, the Costa de Morte or the Death Coast is known for its doom of shipwrecks along it's rocky shore while being trapped in by the Atlantic Ocean. It reminds me of my fear of drowning and the theme of the unknown and the abyss; often unto which sailors and explorers felt as they looked into the darkened seas searching for the hope of light coming onto the horizon.

Mystical Rapture

My mind keeps turning, even at night when I lay in bed, my pockets are filled with stress I need to become enraptured with peace very soon. The work of Jessica Lucas calls to me, yet cold to the outside it holds deep meaning and things are unexplained with a blank mist that surrounds each subject. I'm especially drawn to her limited edition print 7 of a girl levitating over a bed, half of me relates to being possessed by the world and its madness. The other half of me; in which my soul longs for is endless tranquility, I want to be like this girl in a state of trance to become numb to the outside world only for moment if possible. Let the ravenous beasts march around me in their suits with guns as I have my divine intervention.

March Medical Madness - I HEART

It is that time of year, the time for the glorious look into anatomy, this March is the 5th annual celebration of March Medical Madness. I would like to start things off with some curious finds that reflect my interest with the human body.

~ Conjoined Teeth Ring: quite a odd and lovely combination between relics of the body and hand crafted metal-smithing, I love the fact that the teeth have all been donated. Maybe one day I will find my baby teeth and get it memorialized into a ring or necklace. This particular ring fascinated me because I often have dreams where my teeth fall out.

~ An anatomically correct Heart in a Jar, I must acquire this for my doll-house to go along with my box of bones, it is quite magically that it floats in the center with such ease; a perfect adornment for a lover.

~ A Chalkboard Skull comes in jet black is ready for doodles and quick ideas that are on the brain. "She" comes life size too!