Stevie Nicks- because she has great style, & she's very smart. Watch an interview .
Janis Joplin-Because she was a complete bad ass & always stayed true to herself.
If you know me, you know why. But... George Harrison- he was an incredibly talented musician, he was smart, aware of world problems, funny- hello Monty Python, I love learning to play his music. Just yes.
Courtney Love! Because she isn't afraid to be herself, she admits when she acted like a complete train wreck- honestly she did, and when I was in kindergarden I dressed as her for picture day. She rocks- literally & figuratively.
I'm going to the Goo Goo Dolls concert this August! I'm so excited, I've seen them about 6 times now- they're my ultimate favorite band! So this Tuesday I've decided to post some of my favorite songs by them.
As I'm typing this, I'm watching the documentary "The Lady With 700 Cats". She is honestly slightly crazy I think but in the best way. This woman has a no kill shelter- complete with human sized beds for the kitties! We need more people like her.
She takes in other animals too it seems- judging from the incredible amount of doggies walking alongside her.
Apparently this documentary first aired in 2011- I've never seen it before! How?? I just googled the sanctuary- it's still open thank God! Here is the link:
This woman is incredible, I'm in awe as I'm watching this!!
She has the means & a team helping her. The means being money & a team being people who know how to properly care for the cats- including vets. She's not just some crazed woman going into this half cocked.
Kind of a random post, yes. But Goo Goo Dolls + animals= the best stuff ever.
ps: check out this great post by Kaylah of The Dainty Squid about Niagara Falls & Buffalo! Also, check out Elycia's post of <3 Elycia about Buffalo & Niagara Falls!!
Buffalo, Niagara Falls & the surrounding towns up here in WNY have so much to offer- way more than snow. This area & the cities often get a bad rap as "dying" cities & communities. We are not as big as NYC- but we have great small towns,architecture & history. There are THE BESTantique shops up here, as well as amazing food!
I sold three paintings the other day! I'm so excited!! Of course I took a picture too.
Also, since I've cleaned my room that was a horrid mess I've been making a lot more art- yay!! I blogged about it because hopefully it will guilt me into keeping it clean and/or inspire someone else who has trouble keeping their art supplies & clothing seperate from one another, to do something about that.
(Yes I'm rather dorky-just deal with it)
Besides all that, I've been pondering the idea of opening an Etsy shop or possibly selling my original drawings. I'm unsure how well I would do, since I'm just starting out. & selling my original drawings seems very strange to me.
Is it better to take my chances or keep my prints until the day comes that I sell them?
My prints are fun, I've got ones of musicians & of Matt Smith- the eleventh doctor. Should I keep them- should I open an Etsy & sell them. Ugh I honestly cannot decide!
Perhaps I can sell them at my show in January, along with my paintings? This is what I want to do, make art that I want to & sell it- but at the same time it's very a very daunting & nerve racking prospect. I believe in myself, and I want to do so well. I just graduated in December so I know I'm doing good for myself- but still I want to be even better. It's good to be motivated, I'm thankful I'm so motivated- I just hope others will love my art as much as I do.
These thoughts run through my head at least 100 times a day, as well as ideas for new art, more art like the kind I've been making, thoughts on how art I've created in the past can inspire my art now... Oy vey! It's wonderful, but there are not enough hours in the day. There should be though, the day needs to be longer.
And there should be a gallery for "new artists" where they can automatically exhibit their works & get some exposure.
Did you hear that God? It's me Lauren. (Yes I just typed that).
And with that, enjoy this picture that makes me so happy & very proud of myself:
