repeat.



I'm An Artist in My Free Time

I find that I don't have much free time these days, so whenever I do I sneak off to Michaels and pick a new medium to experiment (II, III, IV, V) with. This time I chose acrylic paint and smaller 6 x 6 canvas. I've been very big into self portraits lately. As Frida Kahlo said, "I paint myself because I am the subject I know best." There's just something about breaking yourself down.. honestly, without trying to airbrush away the flaws and applying it to paper. Fall in love with the masterpiece that is you. No filter.



Links We Love: DCist.com x Free in DC

DCist


 Free in DC
 

websites like this are so clutch

 

 

coming soon



Weekend Recap: Nubian Hueman One Year Anniversary Celebration

 

Nubian Hueman One Year Anniversary

Anacostia Art Center

DC

I'll add a rundown of the happenings later.. for now, let the pictures speak.

 

 

 (SIDE NOTE: Brianna's 28 Step Guide to Being A Little Happier Each Day
these were good.

4, 8, 12, 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26 )



Awareness Practice: The Universe is Your Mirror

The Essene Teachings.

I liked some of what she had to say

take what speaks to you,
leave what doesn't.

Liu Bolin x The Invisible Man x "Hiding in The City"

 

  

"Hiding in The City"

Liu Bolin

 

 I may have posted some of his work previously on the blog, but to my delight Liu Bolin is still at it; creating optical illusions and immersing himself into his art - literally.

 

 

link

Musings: 9/24/2014

finally settled on the placement for my next tattoo

 ..now I just need to decide the color

long time coming

 

so yeah, that's exciting.
been listening to sade nonstop for the past two days

 I've also managed to scrape up some inspiration and have begun writing again
happy I decided to get my conch instead of my tragus
be brave
asked for a sign and God sent me two
claim it, and it'll be yours
5 Things I Know For Sure About Love - tried and true*

 ( SIDE NOTE: me and the homies *in my best Kendrick voice* caught an open mic at Bus Boys and Poets yesterday... which resulted in a lot of inquiries about my hoodie -  a very awesome brand, LLULO. Hey Michelle! ) 



Nubian Hueman One Year Anniversary Celebration

Catch me at Nubian Hueman's One Year Anniversary celebration this Saturday September 27th at Anacostia Arts Center. As I've mentioned in previous posts [ link, link, link, link, ]

I love this place!

 

Meet me here to celebrate black female entrepreneurship, good music

and amazing fashion! Get your tickets here.

Weekend Recap: Last Days of Summer 2014

I love entertaining. It's probably one of my favorite things to do. Out of town visitors allow more freedom to do that than my 'local' friends because they're a lot more willing to explore an area that's new to them. I've lived in DC my whole life and there are so many untapped sources of fun that I don't take advantage of nearly enough.. but I'm getting better.

 

This weekend was unplanned for the most part. A friend told me about a "Beer Bourbon and BBQ" event that was being held in the Tyson's corner area which was entirely too convenient to pass up. The event was cool - unlimited beer, whiskey and wine tasting... along with various vendors serving up everything from a whole roasted hog to spreadable bacon. (I'm a non-pork eater so I was there solely for the drink and good time.) Sunday, the last official day of summer, was a chill one. Caught the Redskins game on an outdoor screen at the harbor - which we stumbled upon accidentally, and followed up with a bottle of wine at the Tasting Room.

 

Good times all around. Can't wait to see what fun the fall has to bring.

( SIDE NOTE: Discovered this song [Do I Wanna Know x Arctic Monkeys] this weekend. I'm late to the party, but it's perfection. )