Life: Painting, oyster

It's been a while since I've picked up a paint brush, about 2 1/2 years. I took my last painting class my junior year of college and the professor was, to put this nicely, not the nicest of people. This kind of ruined painting for me for a while....until now! 

Before I took my first official painting class I had always used acrylics, but we were required to use oil. Such a BIG change. Who knew there would be so many different types of chemicals and liquids to help the oil paint move smoothly, dry faster(it's not the fastest drying paint), or to get the paint out of the brushes. The first time I heard all this, it was kind of overwhelming...until now. I know what chemicals I like to use and not use. Liquid is my very best friend. 

I got a few canvases from Michael's crafts and got right to work on sketching out an oyster. I love oysters; whether it be eating them or decorating with them, they are the perfect nautical touch.

I can't wait to start painting more and hopefully/possibly start selling them in a shop on Etsy. This is also one of the goals that I will have on my "101 things for 1001 days" list. 

If you have any pointers on painting or techniques, I would love the feedback! 

Extra! Extra! Heat Index 2

Today in Southern California, it is 107 degrees. Who decided that this was acceptable weather for Southern California when it's "supposed to"  or  "known for" weather in the 70s and 80s. Yeah, they didn't tell you the truth, well they didn't tell me anyway that it would get to over 100degrees. Luckily I'm off work today and I get to enjoy the air conditioning in the comfort of my apartment.

To keep myself busy on days off, I'm always trying to think of new ideas and new projects to work on. I'm usually successful and I can sometimes get a lot done...unless I spend the whole day laying in bed watching Friends. That's what my day consisted of yesterday. It was a low point in my life because I'm usually always going and never stopping.

I bought oil paints last week so I've been painting any chance I can get.

"mais oui!"

I've become addicted to typography so this is my first go at it. I really want to save up and get a nice printer so I can also start creating prints...wish list possibly? I'm pretty happy on how it turned out and I can't wait to create more. 

It's apparently cherry season in California!

For my other job, I had some products to ship out today and it so happened to be that there was a farmers market across the street from the post office. I purchased some cherries...because they just looked too good to pass up....and some yellow peaches. Super yum! I'm kind of picky when it comes to peaches because going to school in Georgia for a couple years and being so close to the Eastern Shore in Maryland, a girl gets picky BUT these were up to par and I can't wait to sink my teeth into them! 

Any Southern Californians out there trying to survive in this heat? Stay hydrated everyone and get out of the sun as much as possible.