Make it stick! The cheap way--

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeyyy!

I know I know. I have been gone for a long long time.  Again. Except this time I am all out of excuses. Seriously. lol. I have no excuse. I have been work, A LOT and trying to get my art business together. OH wait-- for those who don't know. I did decide to finally do something with my art. I hooked up with Society6 and now my original art can be made into pillows, T-shirts, iPhone cases and skins, prints and stationary cards. Its actually pretty cool. The actual name of my business is called The Mental Canvas. Take a look and check it out!! http://society6.com/HarlemGreen

OK. For my first "come back" post I wanted to share a make up something with you guys. I learned it today so I had to share. Before I begin there are two reasons why I did this; to save money and because I needed it. What you ask?? Eye Shadow Primer.

Its really easy. All you need is

1. Vaseline











2. Thick unscented face lotion/moisturizer that's ok to use around/on your eyes

3. Liquid Foundation

4. Small empty container with lid.

5. Something to stir everything with (like a bobby pin)









The process is very simple.
1. In the small container put in lotion and liquid foundation and mix together with your bobby pin. you want to do this in equal parts to start off. If you need it to be darker add more foundation. If you need it lighter add more lotion/moisturizer.

2. Add Vaseline for consistency. Not too much but it also allows for hold and shine.

3. Apply and use eye shadow!! The first swatch is without the primer and the second is with. Makes a complete difference! Same for the eye lids. Have fun! Hope you like.

Please excuse my ratchet eyebrows!! I am trying to let them grow out so I can reshape them. The struggle.

Illegal Beauty

“Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.” 

― Banksy, Wall and Piece

Happy early week to everyone! We have made it past Monday and that in itself is a great thing!

While I have been away from the blogging world I have been trying to become better at a few things. One of them being my art. I want to become a better sketcher, be quick and more elegant but defined. So I have been doodling. But while visiting one of my lovely sisters in the interesting city of Baltimore

I noticed a lot of graffiti art, and prints plastered around the city. I love it!! I want to do my own piece on an abandoned building somewhere...I just don't think I'm that good that yet.

Maybe one day...

Personal Mission Statement

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I will appreciate those who love me, continue to help those who need me, forgive those who hurt me and be mindful of those who left me. <br />
I will remember what made me who I am and continue to rise. <br />
I will use my beliefs and values to guide me,<br />
I will start a medical revolution, <br />
To anyone who stands in my way, I shall pray, remove your right kidney and CRTL ATL DELETE DELETE DELETE. <br />

Lol. That was my mission statement I wrote the beginning of senior year of college. I have issues. Lol. But it does mean a lot to me. <br />
I have been working lots of overtime. So the blog has been neglected a bit because I don't like doing it from my phone but I will be updating myself on your blogs very shortly!! <br />

Meanwhile here is a piece I completed last week. I got the inspiration from an old friend on instagram. She has beautiful features so I incorporated them. Hope ya like! <br />
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playing with bacon.

These are a few sketches I worked on this week that I thought Id share with you guys. Its been a very long time since I have sketched anything. I usually get in a drawing mood when I am going through things. Its weird. Im sorry for the previous semi depressing blog. I felt the need to write a poem. Ya girl is going THROUGH IT. haha.

The first sketch I call "Despair" actually is my favorite right now. It just explains a lot as far as frustration and anguish. The second I never came up with a name for.

I don't really want to go into detail about exactly what's going on because its more personal than Id like it to be. But lets just put it this way. Love has been lost. Lol. Not dead. Just lost. Its weird spending your every waking moment you're not working or schooling making bacon. Then one day bacon is completely omitted from the world.... Crap. No bacon. What the neck do I do now?!? I don't want to cook turkey!!!

Excuse my retarded analogy. Makes no sense I know. I promise to bring happier blogs.

Hope ya like the sketches!

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Word of the Day

com·pro·mise/ˈkämprəˌmīz/

Noun:	An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
Verb:	Settle a dispute by mutual concession.
Synonyms:	noun.  agreement - accommodation - settlement - conciliation verb.  come to terms Its either you do or you don't. Sometimes it turns you into a great person sometimes turns you into a biotch. Its all depends. Never the less.. 3 beers, 3 shots, Adele and a bottle of Vodka later.. Heres is what was produced..  click to enlarge..

Weekend/Throwback Thursday

The week is already almost over. I cant believe it. I had a good weekend. Very good. I spent most of it enjoying life, reading, painting.. spending time with mi love. I start my new job next week, which I am very excited about. I am not excited however to be awake at 4 am every morning just to make sure I leave on time. But hey. You gotta do what you gotta do. 

Mi hermana y Madre celebrating her birthday!

My boyfriend spent the day with me at the Art Festival that was in town for the weekend. we saw some interesting animals.

You cant go to an art fest and not paint. It was really cool. All you do is buy the item and paint for free. They had tons of colors. My boyfriend painted this mask which ended up being waay cool. 

I painted this skull and snake. I had a lot of fun. Probably my coolest piece yet.. and I say I am no good at painting. 

This bug i found.. 

This yummy concoction is a protein shake with powder, oatmeal, honey and banana. AMAZING.

I didn't forget.. it is indeed Thursday. So here is the throwback jam of the week:

Nelly Furtado - Im like a Bird...lol

No matter how much fun we made of this song its a hit. lol

Let Me Get That.

Friday is here. It is actually here. I should be happy. But I have so much to do. I am the most unorganized person ever. But I cannot stand for someone else to actually call me out on it. Mind your business. lol. I am working on it.

The week has been full of scooping ice cream, dreaded gym visits and trying to fit into last summers clothes. Although I am no where near over weight I cant seem to quite fit anything anymore. I am almost the smallest I have been since high school but weigh the most I have ever weighed in my life! While I am excited about the muscle I have gained I DO NOT want to buy bigger jeans or shorts. I just want to fit my old ones. lol.. I guess I should lay off the muscle milk? ugh. Well here is what has been keeping my mind occupied meanwhile.

Working on some art work =) I started with pencil and then outlined in Sharpe and added some crayon!

I really loved this phase...

Voila!!

Art is my release. I love love love art. Dancing, sketching, painting, sculptures. I love it. Ok I think you get the point. I wanted to share a piece I am working on for my room at the moment. Its taking me forever to finish it but im falling in love with it and want it to be perfect. I found the canvas by a storage unit waiting to be thrown out. There were two so I am going to try and duplicate the final piece. So far I have used oil pastel. Im considering using paint and charcoal. But we shall see.

The meaning behind it...im not quite sure I know that yet. Its no where near finished yet but time will tell. Let me know what you think =)

 << Before

After >>>Not complete.

"Savage Beauty" Fashion with a twist...

I love fashion. I love art. It honestly takes alot to make me fall in love with the actual art of fashion sometimes. I feel like people just try too hard. Well I love to "Stumble" (stumbleupon.com) and I came across a fashion art designer by the name of Alexander McQueen. His pieces all have a message that MAKE you look. You may not fall in love with it, you may not like it.. but you will look. Maybe even stare and turn your head sideways. I love the pieces so I thought I would share. I will also post the original link at the bottom of the blog. Make sure to check out the actual website. It gives appreciation behind his work.

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/8Emeu8/blog.metmuseum.org/alexandermcqueen/objects/

To fashion with a twist!