Weekend Recap: BDay*

 

 I'm really big on list making.

there's something so fulfilling about writing things down that you want to accomplish and crossing them off as you go

...that's the best part

these pictures are the aftermath of a successful, albeit extremely jam packed weekend with my love/ best friend

I can be really annoying with all of my outings

and over-planning

and strong sense of urgency to get it ALL done

but 

he was a good sport about it

and the memories made will last a lifetime

so I'd say job well done.

until the next time

....

growing closer

the future is becoming clearer 

and nearer

just light, 

no fear

Inspire the TRIBE x Paint the Town Red (Cinco De Mayo Edition)

next art show

(and posts coming I swear!)

this Thursday

May 5th

5-10pm

Red Rocks on H St

I will have new pieces on display.

Come out and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a side of support for your local artists! ;)

oh, and did I mention it's free? 



Can't Stop Listening To: N*E*R*D

these vibes,

these vibes!

Musings: 4/6/2016

16 days and counting...

8 days and counting...

13 days and counting...

life is good.

I'm extremely excited about the Pancakes and Booze Art Show on the 14th.

I'm excited about the pieces that I will be showing

I will be creating until the doors open

I will be featuring my digital art for the first time... as well as paintings

If all goes as planned I will have a few special one of a kind items as well

I'm on an inspiration high

it's time to grow this brand



 working..

#artshowcountdown

my birthday month is around the corner

and I have something fun planned for just about every week

yes,

this year I'm going to be one of those annoying people

who claims the whole month as theirs!

so let the countdown begin

:)

Pancakes and Booze x Back At It Again With Another Art Show

April 14th

Penn Social DC

7pm - 2am

My last show the line was around the block, so come early!

See you there 

Musings: 3/7/16

so I started taking yoga classes
and I knew I loved it when I got up on a Saturday morning
and did it on my own

my bday month (April) is filling up quite nicely

I have no complaints in life right now. not a single one.

currently: prepping for pancakes and booze art show april 14th
solution based thinking.

and for whoever needs it:
God has not forgotten you

be patient

be obedient
be still



My Influenster Glam Vox Box #ChooseToSmooth

My #GlamVoxBox has arrived and I'm super excited about it... who doesn't like free stuff? This go 'round I had the opportunity to review a few beauty items including:

Shea Moisture facial wash, anti- aging moisturizer, and anti- aging face mask

Gilette Venus embrace razors and Olay Violet Swirl shaving cream

Q-tip beauty rounds

Not Your Mothers Clean Freak Dry Shampoo 

and Cutex nail polish remover pads

The Shea moisture products were great. I was already familiar with their hair products, but always overlooked the skin care line. No more. The products left my face glowing and super soft. My favorite was the mask. 

I've used Gilette products before, but I did appreciate the extra padding around the Embrace Sensitive razors paired with the Olay Violet Swirl shaving cream. My underarms felt like a baby's bottom, and the shaving cream, although it feels weird to say, smelt really good. #Choosetosmooth

The Q-tip beauty rounds are my go-to when it comes to removing make-up. Pair these with a few drops of almond oil and you're good to go. I also prefer these over cotton balls because they don't leave any cotton-y residue all over my face when I'm through.

Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Dry Shampoo actually really came in handy this week because I randomly straightened my hair for the first time in months. (Thanks Influenster!) Dry shampoo is always great because I loathe flat hair and dry shampoo helps to break up the oil that eventually weighs down our hair after a few days. 

I prefer @CutexNails remover pads because they are soaked in the polish remover so I don't have to continue to pour more and more from the bottle to ensure I am able to fully remove all remnants of polish from my nails. #SoCutex #HealthyNails #contest

I received all of these items for free from @Influenster for reviewing purposes. All opinions are my own. 

 I love when friends send me pictures of my art in their homes. Leave it to @Souljor to have the coolest living space ever.

Inspire the TRIBE Featured pieces: 'Assata' and 'Panthers'

Also pictured, pieces from @charleesdad and @reflektiondesign

( SIDE NOTE: I've been creating. More soon come )



Weekend Recap: The Black Love Experience Part Trois

This weekend I had the pleasure of attending The Black Love Experience Part Trois, and it was awesome. The line was wrapped around the block, (which I've never experienced before at one of these events) but the experience was worth the wait; each year it gets better. This year offered more art than years prior from amazingly talented black artists, a breathology station (where I thoroughly enjoyed learning proper breathing techniques), two paint and sip sessions and my personal favorite... a station where you could write a love letter to black people, a lover, or whoever else you choose and have it typed up on an old fashioned typewriter! So classically dope.


Special shout out to Ujaama Box and Charles Jean Pierre!

Dilla Pops x Inspire the TRIBE

It's still #DillaMonth

 ( SIDE NOTE: Decided to make some Pops Pop's (Wayan's brothers) after posting the Dilla one's on my snap ( inspirethetribe) )



Formation x Beyonce

#Islay



lol, SNL gets it. 

There is nothing hateful about this song. Are we all watching the same video (?)... because I just don't understand the backlash. SO proud of Beyonce for using her platform for good, despite the criticism she had to know would come along with it.

"Stop Killing Us" isn't an anti- police sentiment... it's anti- institutionalized racism.

Musings: 2/15/2016

another chance in life isn't always guaranteed

grab the reins or drop them. 

beautiful flowers from a beautiful soul

"see every problem as an opportunity to exercise creative energy."

Musings: 2/12/2016

this year has so much potential

Valentine Quas ♥

Quas will be your Valentine

 ♥

Things We Forget: 2/8/2016

It's been almost two years since my last "Things We Forget" post. I love the idea of writing reminders on post it's and leaving them in public places for people to stumble upon... serving as a sign to some, affirmation to others.

Here are a few things I relearned in the past few months, courtesy of ThingsWeForget.BlogSpot.com.



Music Mondays: Currents x Tame Impala

This whole album is everything I didn't know I was missing.

Nice to break up the monotony of listening to the same 5 songs everyday. 

The Roots Picnic x Broccoli City Festival Lineup 2016

Festival season is approaching!

My favorite time of year.



Funkadelic Rainbow Bagels x The Bagel Store



how cool is this?

idk if it's all of the gloomy days we've been having lately, or a reflection of my state of mind as of late

but

I've been catching myself taking in more of the beauty around me these days

it surrounds us

just open your eyes.
 

when your friends inspire late night quick sketches > 

Weekend Recap: Premium Co Pop- Up Shop

Premium Co has some of the best Pop- up installations I've seen on the east coast. DC is really stepping it up when it comes to the art scene.  

Say You'll Be There x Spice Girls

oh nothing, just channeling my inner scary spice 

Hi x Inspire the TRIBE

this wacom tablet is my new best friend

Musings: 1/24/2016

so, Winter storm Jonas has hit

been snowed in since Friday

not as restless as you'd think

I've been using the time as a much needed creative release

and trying to catch up on blogging

invest in your craft

dedicate time to it

continue to work even when the inspiration is low

I have some really dope friends

it just hit me

(sorry guys lol)

many collabs soon come.

my new job's going great

my goal list for the year is growing

there's something to be said about getting your goals out of your head and onto paper. 

It is the first, extremely vital step toward making said goal happen. 

here are a few of mine.

network more 

find ways to monetize passion

two major solo art shows by year's end

blog at least twice a week

travel abroad

.

 

and my defining word for the year is ABUNDANCE