the only employee with balls enough to dress up

Me and Big George, Little George and Carmencita at Agora

Me and big George at Agora. Everyone was very impressed with my outfit.

no bones about it

I just finished my costume with a bit of help from my sister, Joy. Doesn't she look great!? Joy thankfully didn't mind helping me by wearing the full body spandex suit while I painted the skeleton on. We are still waiting for her to dry.

By the way, it was really fun.

Dia de los Muertos Gala at Lawndale Art Center

I had a great time with my mom at the Dia de los Muertos gala this past Friday night. Here is a picture of me with my piece... no I didn't get any bids, but it might mean that I'll get to keep it after all! (which is what I secretly wanted anyway)

After words mom and I met dad at Agora for a glass of wine. Much fun was had by all.

South to Downtown

Just a small painting for Tuesday... 9x5 from a photograph I took on the bike trail along the lake shore.

Monday seems to be my painting day

This is from a photograph taken of Andy and me at the start of this summer. For some reason I like turning photographs into blue and white. Done with watercolor, pen & ink, color pencil.

The Brown Sack

I arrived in the Windy City on September 21st, applied for a few jobs, got an interview on the 26th and started work on the 27th. I work at The Brown Sack in Logan Square, and my boss' birthday happens to be today. I painted a small (9"x7 3/4") watercolor of her shop, open now for just over five years, as a thank you / birthday card to Malaika just because I like her so much.

If any of you out there are looking for a small gift, these only take about 6-7 hours and prices are negotiable!