Buying my art

I wanted to post this info in case anyone is interested in buying some of my pieces or prints of my work like post cards, mouse pads, mugs, magnets, etc.

I can be reached at urbanpixie86@gmail.com and we can discuss me making you an original piece with colors of your choice or if what you see here is available for purchase and work on the price together.

Prints of my work can be found at dcurbanpixie.deviantart.com

I will of course update this information once I have made a few tweaks to my Etsy and Society6 Accounts.

Also feel free to contact me with any further questions.

My art is created organically.

I just look at something that inspires me or listen to a piece of music and start moving the paint brush.

Look forward to hearing from you.

This green one is currently for sale.

Kinda sad...Kinda true

Lost and Found

I had reached a point both with my mother and my son where our relationships looked like they had reached states that were beyond repair. Terrible fights, tears, sleepless nights and all of the things that seemed like the makings of the end of anything good that could exist between two or more people. 

Just when you think its over...it isn't.

Thank goodness that statement is so true!

Its a lesson I have learned several different times in my life both in those bigger circumstances as well as the small.

Today, I am going to address the small first and then I will address the big.

This weekend I lost something precious, in a manner of speaking, my purse. If you're not familiar, a purse contains a woman's entire life and thensome! It's not a joke for that to go missing.

Meme share of the day

It appears that in 2012 and part of 2013 I was meant to learn about the way things tend to happen in a cycle. We cross old paths without knowing it. We repeat the same mistakes in different lifetimes as well as in one life time several times. We do the same things as others before us have done and its almost like a never ending cycle until someone along the way decides to CHANGE IT.

Quite a remarkable thing, this life, and the last, and the next. The power of a decision and the ripples resulting thereof. 

I say this was one lesson I was meant to learn because no only did I see this movie but I also watched another movie that touches on that, as well as read the book for it, I learned of a profound truth about my own personal family history that also touched on this idea, and I experienced a bit of deja vu because of an ever repeated mistake in other parts of my personal life.

It wasn't until I saw this meme today that it occurred to me that this was the lesson of age 26. I am glad I came to the realization two days before my next birthday.

Interesting indeed.

Meme Share of the Day 1/23/2013

You might be an artist if...

History Repeats Itself

So we've all heard the cliche before: HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF.

Well, it really does ring true, and just yesterday I found out why.

For a long time, I felt pain over the not so positive relationship between my biological father and myself.

As it turns out, he too was harboring a similar pain, a pain that came more to light when my younger sister tracked down our Cuban grandfather. I am actually looking at his naturalization document as I type, gazing at his signature. This person is a part of me.

Calm Beautiful Chaos

 Newest.
Acrylic to 16X20 Canvas

As evident, this one is inspired by my napkin art. I listened to Eric Benet's song "News for You" while painting it.

I call it Calm Beautiful Chaos.

Napkin Art

As a result of my need to get out of the house but my habit of being a bit of an introvert, I tend to sit in cafes or karaoke bars and start drawing with whatever I can get my hands on. Which is typically a pen (usually from my pocket because I always have them on me) and a napkin. Here is one that I sketched out and inevitably did a painting, that while not a replica of the image above it is certainly inspired by it. :)

Ball Point Pen to Small Napkin

Explanations and Thank Yous ^_^

I've been meaning to post this for some time but one might wonder why I named one of my paintings "Wishful Thinking"

Well to be completely honest, I had experienced a bit of a disappointment in the relationship corner of my life and needed some paint and music therapy so...I was listening to this song while I painted "King of Wishful Thinking" by Go West (also the cover of it by New Found Glory). It's a song that just always puts me in a good mood, perhaps for nostalgic reasons and perhaps for the fact it's in one of my favorite "chick flicks" lol: Pretty Woman.

Another reason for me is that, when I separate from someone, a lot of the words in the song ring rather true. You can see the lyrics here.

Also, I happened to hear it on the radio this morning, which made me think back on that painting and the emotion that went into it.

Sketch: Sleeping Beauty

Another new sketch as I get back in the swing of things. I call her Sleeping Beauty. Which is funny as my current condition has put my sleeping patterns off a bit. This too shall pass. Anyways let me know what you think.

Virginia Drivers...Get it TOGETHER!

 

I think the picture is self-explanatory but I shall expound anyways. I'm going to need NOVA drivers and DC drivers to get it together! Seriously, it doesn't even have to be a snowflake, it just has to a raindrop or better still, ominous clouds....in the DISTANCE!

After driving in this nonsense for about a decade now I must say enough is enough. I just had a car accident, one I'm still recovering from actually, and now I gotta contend with people who fall into a panic whenever it precipitates? NO!

Please, learn to do what people in places like, oh, I don't know, CHICAGO do and that is: GET A FRIGGIN GRIP! Be cautious yes, but not to the point where you put others in danger.

That's all I have for today. Thanks!

"All my Babies' Mamas" --- EXCUSE ME??!!

 

AHEM! Let me get in my "ignant" tone for a moment....


Um...Black People...imma need for you to do betta.

Okay, back to how I normally converse. What is going on in America?

Seriously, who thought this was going to be quality television.

Let me fill you in, the image above is some little known rapper named Shawty Lo. Get that name, one mo' again: Shawty Lo.

Now that we got that out of the way here is the explanation for the photo and my obvious concern. This fool, is in a picture with not one, not two, but SEVERAL of his baby mamas. Someone then thought well why not make a show out of it.

Black people, please realize that we brought this type of programming onto ourselves. Why? Because our culture glorifies this kind of life style, our culture allows for this to happen, and as a result the young men and women born of this culture think this is okay.

I'm normally not one to judge, to quote Mother Theresa "When you judge people, you have no time to love them." In this case, I'm sorry but I HAVE TO. This is not okay. I am a single mother myself, but still I was in a proper marriage and legitimate home with the father of my, not several, but ONE child.

Luckily, they pulled the plug on this tomfoolery before it aired. Seriously, black folks, Imma need for you/us to do better.

For more on this nonsense: http://newsone.com/2139874/all-my-babies-mamas-canceled-shawty-lo/

New Sketch

New Sketch. Below...well that's just the aftermath of the sketch on my hand lol

FINALLY! Painted the cover to my sketch book.

FINALLY painted it. Will eventually post some of the sketches. I don't feel they're worthy of publication JUST yet because I had stopped doing sketching for a while so, I'm getting back into the practice. Lot's of pages to fill but I like how the cover came out! I squeal with excessive amounts of Joy. Also...if you didn't notice I'm in some sort of weird pink phase. ;)

New Painting: Euphoria

Things My Mama Taught Me

1. Be your own parent. No parent is perfect and if you feel something was lacking, its your job as an adult to guide yourself properly.

2. Never go somewhere uninvited. A lady never goes somewhere she is unwanted or imposes on others.

3. Never go somewhere you were invited empty handed. Its low class and you look like a moocher. Also, it shows appreciation for their hospitality.

4. Govern yourself like a lady.

5. Choose to be happy. Everything in this life begins with a choice and happiness is a CHOICE not just an effect of everything going on around you.

6. A lady knows when to leave or let go.

Spreading Happiness

Felt like this one was a good share considering my last post.

I love to see others smile, its why I such a big fan of tickles. If I can't make you laugh with my rather odd sense of humor, then I simply must tickle you!

I will tickle through protestations and frustration, but continue I shall until I see a smile on your face.

I feel better that I have finally arrived back at this point in my life where making others happy no longer makes me feel like I am being taken advantage of and it feels great to look at it from a different perspective. Now its not so much that I do for others with the hopes that I will get something in return. I look at it differently.

Now I look at it and see that just because the love I give to those around me does not get directly reciprocated, it still can be paid forward to another. Perhaps my example will inspire them to do the same for someone else, I find comfort in that.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Ghandi (1869-1948)

Be happy and share that joy with others. All I've ever wanted in this life is to do just that, share a bit of myself with another and have them do the same back.

That is my short little blurb for the day. And remember, if no one says it to you today, even if we've never met, even if I do not know your name. I love you! Have a great day and do great things! You are here to make a difference, you are here today because you matter!

Life Lessons from Will Smith

I know, surprised me too a bit, but, think about it. He's highly successful, and most folks question it, save for one: Will Smith.

If you click on the photo of Will, it will take you to a YouTube video I happened upon today. I had to watch/listen to it more than once but his words are very profound.

He was speaking on a subject that I have been exploring pretty heavily as of late, and it was really about BELIEVING what you want out of this life for yourself, your dreams, aspirations, etc.

I won't speak long on the subject but one part that stood out most -- because it was a concept I knew but somehow never fully understood -- was how can I give back or share blessings I am gifted with by the Lord or the Universe (depending on your preference of title).

Today, is simply Today

   Today, is just one of those days where I'm not particularly ecstatic about the day nor am I particularly depressed or saddened. Its just simply a day.

I will say that my back is hurting quite a bit today and I know its just a part of the healing process but right now the pain I could most certainly live without. I had physical therapy this morning which was nice and all but I always feel like when I am in more pain after than I was before.

Today I am also feeling happier because of other things, I am happy with my new car and somehow life keeps putting me in line with people and opportunities that prove to be quite useful along my life journey towards my goals.

I am learning to finally believe that I can achieve said goals. I am not sure what it is about me but even though I set goals for myself -- what we all would commonly call New Years Resolutions at this time of year -- for some reason or another I find myself doubting somewhere in the back of my mind that these things will actually happen. That maybe I should stop dreaming and get real.