Wedding Cake Topper

I was asked to paint a "Day of the Dead" cake topper for the sweetest couple, and they shared these pics with me. The cake looks awesome, right? That design is over the top, and it looks so tasty!

"Day of the Dead" Portrait Painting

Yes, it has truly been 2 months since my last blog post! I have missed the land of Blogger and my blog buddies! So much has been going on, that unfortunately, I haven't been able to stay on top of everything. I'm back now, though! :)

I just completed what will probably be my last custom portrait painting for the foreseeable future. I love getting to paint on canvas, and seeing the finished impact of a vibrant piece of this size (and I do get to go color and detail crazy!). However, they do take all of my focus, and a great deal of time and love. Meaning, I just can't do it all (as much as I hate admitting that). I so wish I could! I'm not complaining, I feel so very grateful that my art is requested, I just hate that I have to tell people no. Karen and John requested this painting from me last year, and they have been sooo very patient. I was so happy that I was finally able to complete it for them! Karen wanted them to be seated, and I loved getting to paint the ornate chairs. Here is the progression to its completion:

Hooray, October Jewelry Giveaway!

Well, I've been threatening to have my next giveaway for awhile, and it's finally here! ;)

This giveaway is for some of my new jewelry featuring my original art, and there will be 2 winners! The first item is a "Zombie Girl" necklace, on gunmetal chain with black, glass beads. Just in time for Halloween! The second item is a "Sugar Skull Gypsy" ring, the base is silver plated and adjustable. Just in time for Day of the Dead! I would really love some feedback in designing new jewelry, and would love your opinion. So, to enter, please answer the following 3 questions:

1.What length necklace do you prefer to wear? CHOKER (close to the neck), MID-CHEST (but above cleavage), or LONG (hanging anywhere from cleavage down to mid-torso).

2.Do you prefer a CHUNKY style necklace (bigger chain links and beads) or DELICATE (thin chain and smaller beads)?

3.What image are you more likely to wear? DAY OF THE DEAD (sugar skulls and such), TRADITIONAL TATTOO (swallows, peacocks, mermaids, gypsies), or ZOMBIE FUN (an example is the necklace in this giveaway).

If you follow my blog OR start following my blog, you'll be entered twice. If you Tweet about this giveaway, Facebook it, or blog about it-you'll be entered an additional time for each link. The winners will be chosen at random from a magical hat. ;) This giveaway will end on Friday, October 16th. Please leave a way for me to contact you, in case you are one of the winners! This giveaway is open to my International friends, too. Thank you in advance for entering and for your feedback!

"August Journey" Giveaway!

Phew, just under the wire for my giveaway this month! If you follow my blog, then you know I've just returned from a 2 week road trip up the East Coast. My first stop was New Orleans, one of my favorite places to visit. I'm in love with its passion, underworld quality, and the mix of Catholicism and voodoo. Just a haven of inspiration for a dark artist, such as myself! This month, I'm giving away my newest print (and the 1st print made), of my New Orleans inspired illustration, "Fortune Teller". The print measure 8" x 10", with a white border for framing (the logo will not be on your print). This came from the mix in my imagination of voodoo queen tales, fortune tellers in Jackson Square, the remains in the St. Louis cemeteries, and the intricate ironwork on the historical buildings. I just love it there!

To be entered in the giveaway, please comment on this post, telling me your favorite place to visit. It can be somewhere you've travelled to, or as simple as your favorite bench at your local park.

If you already follow my blog or start following my blog, you'll be entered twice!

If you post a link to my giveaway on your blog, tweet about it on Twitter, or post it on Facebook-then you'll be entered twice for each action!

This giveaway ends on Monday, the 31st. I'll contact and post the winner shortly thereafter. :) This giveaway is open to my International friends too!