Art, Soap and an "Evil" Genius...

Hello All!!!

I know, Ive been MIA for a few weeks, but Ive had a lot going on.  My Best Friend is going to have a baby any day, and Ive got EIGHT OTHER FRIENDS who are pregnant right now!!!  Whew! I'm going broke from buying baby gifts!

So what else have I been up to, other than shopping for gifts, making decorations for showers and being an all round awesome friend???

ART!!!

Ive been taking my dog swimming and to play with other dogs, when weather permits, of course.

I made my own soap! AND I LOVE THEM!!!

 Lavender

Orange Eucalyptus

I finally got my new camera in, so from now on you will actually be able to see what I'm doing in my art videos!

Watch my newest Art Journal video here!

Ive also been planning a vacation.  I'm going to Dallas in a few days to visit my wonderful Mother!  I also plan to pick up some new art supplies - I'm hoping that I can get a better deal and/or variety than what I can get here.  

And here is my favorite news of all:  I will be returning to Dallas on May 10th because I have tickets to see one of my favorite bands!  I know when I tell you who, you will think:  EWW, Why them???  But no matter what you think of Marilyn Manson, no matter if you agree or disagree with his views, that man is an artist.  

He is very "different", but I think as an artist, that is what attracts me to him.  I love his music, and always have - even the "bad" albums, but he is so multi talented.  Did you know that he is also a watercolor/mixed media artist?

Painting of his pet cat, Lilly White 

See more of Manson's Art here!

Manson Quotes about Art:

"I like to paint and represent myself as an artist; I don't think you can be an artist and put things into the world unless you believe there's something worthwhile in the world"

MARILYN MANSON 

"I wasn't intending for any of these pieces to be for anybody but myself or the friends that I did portraits of and would give as gifts. I never intended to show them, much less sell them, until several years of paintings built up. And when people would come to my house, they would urge me to show people my art.

So I took the step and I did it, and I've been quite proud of and surprised by the support and interest, especially from younger fans who may not have gotten into art at such an early age. Maybe this will encourage them to take a look at other things."
MARILYN MANSON

"It's another important step for me to not be afraid of what I've created. If you create something, you really have to stand behind it"

MARILYN MANSON

I cant wait until I am in the same room with such a gem of creativity!  What I wouldn't give to pick his brain!

OK, enough of my gushing!  I will try to get some video while I'm on vacation.  

Thanks so much for sticking with me!!!  Your support keeps me going!  :)