Just to match my suitcase :p
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I’ve been meaning to try it out, not so bad for my first time. It is a bit difficult trying to draw on my own face!
Here are some shameless Iphone selfies:
Boredom + Make-up
Random video, as you can tell I was bored!
What are you chasing?
Alice was always chasing the white rabbit and it always eluded her, yet she felt compelled to keep chasing after it….we all have white rabbits that lead us down the rabbit hole.
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Sugarskulls and Suitcases
I started this project almost three to four years ago…like I said before I am a great starter, but not a finisher, typical Aries! Anyhow, I bought all the materials, the paint, the wooden legs, the nuts and bolts, the fabric, and of course the vintage thrift store suitcase.
Paint did not work too well for me, I was too impatient and it was too runny for my liking. I decided to spray paint it and it was much better, but it did take a few times. Then I left it alone for like two years!
Then a year later I began drawing the sugar skulls on the wooden legs and only painted one. Fast forward to three weeks ago, I finally finished the other leg because my mom decided it was high time I finish and she was going to help me. She taught me how to make the wooden base that goes underneath the foam that makes the seat. Then she used her magical sewing powers and made the covers. I think the sewing is going to take me awhile to learn.
We are almost done, I just need to adjust the legs, make them shorter because they are not too sturdy!
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Here is a closer look at the legs:
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Book Nook
Yours truly has FINALLY finished the book nook I envisioned. Granted it took me like three years (not really) , but I kicked my procrastination’s butt and finished it.
I wrote about it a few posts back, but this is how it looked before:
Then I primed *sigh* :
And now my masterpiece in its minty green freshness:
I added all my beloved trinkets, art, and pictures. Now I just have to add my desk and a place to curl up in and read. What do you guys think?
The Agony and The Ecstasy plus The Lira
Michelangelo has always fascinated me. His art is breath-taking and immortal, however his life has always been more alluring. I think my favorite class at ODU was the one about his life, so it was an awesome experience that I was able to visit the exhibition in Richmond, VA called Michelangelo: Sacred and Profane, which showcases drawings of the renaissance master.
As a protective measure for the fragile and old paper, the exhibit was in a dark room with few lights illuminating the drawings. So unfortunately I was unable to take any pictures of the works of art itself. However, I snapped a picture outside of the museum, I had to leave with one AT LEAST!!!
Since I was so inspired by the visit, I did my own version of Michelangelo’s David. With a little bit of watercolors, color pencils, charcoal, sharpies, and scrapbook paper, he was born (again)!
Enjoy!
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P.S. The Agony and The Ecstasy is a celebrated biography and film written about Michelangelo, hence the title of this post.
Traveling Lira
Over the years I have seen some striking places, I thought I should share!
Old Town Alexandria, VA
Old Town Alexandria, VA
Old Town Alexandria, VA
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Suchitoto, El Salvador
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Mayan Pyramid, El Salvador
VA Beach
Downtown Norfolk
Alexandria, VA
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I may be an amateur dabbler in photography but you cannot deny the beauty of these places. I hope to return to some, if not all.
Sad Little Place
I pass by this abandoned, burnt house almost every day…
My imagination is hypnotized by what is was. Who lived there? What happened? Why has this place been forgotten?
I think I will give it a happy history in my thoughts.
Darth Maya
I thought a Darth Maya was in order, while I finish up Mr. Clark Gable.
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Mantime
I have my girls night out, so naturally my boyfriend has his time out with the boys…actually it is called Mantime. All I know is Bacon, a feisty Cambodian with no pants, hookah, alcohol, and all things cool are involved (among other things). I am not sure how you get inducted, but contrary to the name, girls ARE allowed, but I don’t know how it happens.
In honor of their shenanigans 
I made a postcard print of the Mantime originals and possible rules. Why possible? Because who knows what goes on!! HA!
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© 2013 Sonia M. Silva
I hope I made you proud Mantime!
