My fingertips are black!

Hi guys!

Today I finally washed my floors. At first I was, to be honest, pissed because I didn't see the difference and was wondering if it all was for nothing, not to mention that stupid floor mop kept dragging dust with it, even though I had just vacuumed. Seriously, where did all the dust come from... Here's me, the master of cleaning. If you know me personally, you know what I mean. I really, really, really don't know how to clean up. But, after the floors dried out and I replaced my mats, I admit it looked a bit better. Especially in the kitchen, lol!

I've got less than a week before I leave Finland for the USA, and I've just been grazed with all that I have to do before I go. Sorry for the lack of posts... There's another reason I've been neglecting you guys, and it's this one:

I've been really trying to get back into the world of drawing, and so far I'm happy with myself. But, it does take its toll on this blog, since now I spend more of my time doing something else than writing here. Sorry :( I will try to post more often. 

I'm actually very happy with this drawing, I even did a fine job with the nose!! Always had troubles with noses. And hair. The hair sucks in this one, too. But, practice makes you better. If there are any artists reading this, I'd be happy to receive some tips!! 

Thanks for sticking around :)

she's bleeding, honey

An artist always finds something wrong with their work, and I'm no exception. I won't list the faults though, just in case you don't see them :) I'm very happy with the rose. 

And all in all, it feels great to be drawing again. 

<3

It's called "personalizing". D'oh.

I pimped my MacBook. I love it a lot more now. 

What do you think? 

Let me paint you a little picture...

Today I watched a movie, that I liked, but wouldn't admit to anyone I actually watched it. It's one of those teenage movies that you don't really need your brain for. 

I'm not going to tell you the title of the movie, but here's a quote that I loved:

"Artists feel things differently than regular people. Artists can be emotional and make the audience feel what they're feeling, and that's what it's all about."

If you recognize the movie, let me know. 

That's so right, though, isn't it? I've always been careful about calling myself an artist, but after really thinking about it, I can honestly say that I am. It may not be obvious. You might really have to dig deep to see it, but that's what I've always been. 

I've been told that I got my artistic abilities from my grandmother (mom's side). It's a shame I never got to know her. She died when I was three years old. I only have one memory of her. We're sitting at her kitchen table, me, my mom and my grandma, and she smiles at me. She's wearing a blue gown. Possibly a dress or a night gown, I don't know. 

I've been told she was musical and that she could sing. And when she was given a pen and paper, she did an amazing job drawing. I got the latter, but I've been neglecting it for a long time. Sometimes when people expect you to do something that you're naturally good at, you lose the will to do it. I never wanted to make drawing a career, it was just a hobby for me. 

Now, if I can only find the time, I think I'm ready to start over. I will never turn it into a job. It will always be a way to pass time, and a form of therapy for me. Can't afford a shrink ;)

Not my best by far, not to mention it's been so many years since I drew that, I can't even remember. Which only shows, that I have spent too much time doing other stuff besides drawing. I'd like to get back to it. 

Don't forget the poll! You still have time to vote!

-I

I'm so talented, I make myself laugh

I drew the airplane on my finger to visualize what it would look like as a tattoo. I think it looks more like a ship anchor. Maybe a tattoo artist would do a better job. 

No, I'm not getting a tattoo. Not anytime soon, anyway. 

I'm so restless, I just keep laughing at myself right now :) 

Feel free to laugh along. 

Love,

me

R is for ROSES

Today I've been making decorations for my brother's graduation cake. He's graduating on Saturday and I've promised to take care of the cakes. It's good to make the marzipan roses ready at least a week before you're planning on using them, so they'll have enough time to dry. Even the weather affects on the drying process. Today it's been rainy and humid, so I'm thinking they won't dry much yet...

Blue marzipan roses with powdery glitter on the petals

Now they're just waiting to be placed on the cake :) I'll take pictures and make sure to post them for you to see! 

xoxo

PiNK!

For those of you who do not know, my favorite color is pink. 

I seriously want this bike. It comes in other colors too, but this is just too cute. 

My drapes are pink and so are the frames of those pictures... which I've taken myself btw!

I've got pink sneakers.

Pink duck tpe.

Pink comforter.

Pink cover for my phone.

Pink bags.

Not a lot of pink clothes, surprisingly. 

Pink shower curtain.

Pink bathroom mat.

Pink tooth brush. 

And I have this <3 Actually two of these, but the other one is colorless.

Have a great weekend everybody!

it's ART, baby!

As if blogging, Facebook and Figment aren't enough, I had to join yet another social media site.

http://im0gen.deviantart.com/

Go check out my profile at deviantart.com and if you're into all that, sign up ;)

I know this promo isn't much, but I'm too busy trying to figure out how that site works.

xxo

joyful reunion

There's one other love in my life besides writing. Drawing. A hobby I've been neglecting for way too long (two years to be exact). I used to draw all the time and I was actually good at it. Then I started to use the familiar excuse not to draw: I don't have time. I did have time, I just lacked motivation. That's the reason making drawing a profession has never even occurred to me; I draw when I want to, not when I'm told, and that's also the reason why I hated art classes at school.

I've been wanting to draw lately again, and today I finally took my pencils and sketch pad and did it :) I had forgotten how much I loved it.

This is far from my best work, but after two years I'm pretty satisfied with it. I'm still having difficulties with the hair and with the nose, and usually with the lips as well, but this time I'm happy with the lips. The eyes have always been my strongest area. The other eye looks a bit weird in the picture, but in reality it's better.. take my word for it ;)

Hope I get some more work done! I have no idea how I've lived without drawing for the past two years.