Painting Nude

I just finished my second attempt at painting on canvas. I usually paint on paper but every once in a while something screams out to be taken all the way =D

My first real painting was a small golden nude made for the BFs Birthday last summer. I was quite pleased with it and learned a lot from the process (should try to drum up a pic of it some day).



As I am currently on a black & white streak the (lack of) color selection came natural.





(outlined and building shadows)

















(FINISHED - although the paint has yet to dry)




My new art project is off to a pretty good start :o)


Happy (soon) Sunday everyone!

xoxo

The Cuz, rough

A few rough shots of my cousin whom continuously stepped out of the light. I am not entirely pleased with the cast shadows but oh well. Maybe some day I can get him to stay still for more than five minutes =D (riiiiiight...)













I'll catch up on comments tomorrow. For now I am off to bed.

Sweet dreams everyone.

xoxo

Project 365 - Day 45 Allan

I have a tendency to "adopt" close friends and think of them as surrogate siblings.

My extended family is large and wide spread, geographically as well as personality wise: from Cowgirls and Goofballs, to MasterBrains and Humanitarians, to Angels and Chocolate Goddesses =D

The common denominator is the goodness and strength in these people's hearts.

Meet my friend and "brother" Allan:


































Happy Sunday, everyone - and special congratulations to Holly, and to Steve (-slj) on their respective engagements. Blessings and hugs to you.

xoxo

Project 365 - Day 44 Icicles

Today I went for a (very careful) two hour walk around the lake. The trail was quite slippery, and I wondered why runners would subject themselves to such conditions; it was an injury waiting to happen.

I set out around four and did not make it back until after dark.

These were my favorite sights.


























Happy Valentine's Weekend!

Project 365 backlog - day36 and 42 Winter Wonderland

I am getting a little tired of snow. Although pretty it is also cold and slippery, which are not on my list of favorite things. And to think, I used to compete at figure skating! =D Ah, the irony.

I am enjoying the view from my house, as usual. Feel entirely blessed to have so much natural beauty before me but must admit I look forward to spring when the red squirrels come out to play, and the days are longer. Currently the sun is gone around 5 PM.

The following images were captured around my neighborhood within a week.













Finally, you non-texture believers may as well cover your eyes because once again I have been having way too much fun fiddling around with one of my self-portraits.

This one has a tribal feel to the background







And this one makes me green with... Youth =D







I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's weekend.

If you are fortunate to have a special someone in your life, be sure to let him/her know how much they mean to you.

xoxo

Project 365 - day 39 Artsy

I haven't been shooting all that much lately - mostly candid shots of my amazingly fantastic goofball friends. Which although great is not exactly what I want to post here (translation: no one needs to see three gorgeous women pulling faces).


Instead I have spent a considerable amount of time fiddling with PhotoShop, teaching myself new techniques.


So, how do you feel about these? Which is your favorite?





























Have a great week!

xoxo

Project 365 backlog - day 30 New Trio

While traveling I fell in love with a new scent (new to me, anyway).


The following was shot with my fresh upgraded SLR, a new (refurbished) Tamron 90mm Macro, and Flower Bomb edt by Victor & Rolf.













I am hoping for sunshine tomorrow so I can take my camera for a walk.


Happy weekend everyone!


xoxo

Project 365 Backlog - day 27 In Transit

Still playing catch up...

This was shot with a brand new Canon SD880 wide angle point-and-shoot while in transit at London Heathrow Airport.

We just wanted to go home and Zzzzzzzzzzsleep...

More to follow in a few. Promise =D

Project 365 backlog - day 024/365 Eskimo Kisses and a Cat

As previously explained I did not have much time to shoot while traveling. I opted to spend time with friends and loved ones, to enjoy one of my favorite cities unframed.


Saturday Cherie and the amazingly magical D Master Duke (for real, ha ha) came from out of state to spend the day. We had originally planned for a trip to Central Park Zoo but forgot to take into account how early they close. Instead we goofed around FAO Schwartz (gotta love a place where the uniformed doorman tells you to "Come in and play!") I wonder if we made them think twice about THAT greeting =D


The lighting in there is horrible for photography and I refused to shoot with flash sooo... this is the only pic I actually like.















Earlier that day Cherie, D, and I came across the Mobile Adoption Program - an animal shelter tour bus! Born curious I simply HAD to visit and immediately lost my heart to this 7-year-old cutie:















I am telling you, had I lived in the US Lucky The Cat would have been mine right then and there! She is absolutely adorable, a real Lady. Please please pleeeeease someone adopt her!!! It breaks my heart to know she does not have a proper home.


Here is a pic of D and Lucky (the kid is BOUNCY and hard to capture on camera... But I love him)











For further information on how to adopt Lucky (or make a donation like I did) please check out the Animal Haven website.


xoxo

Project 365 backlog - day 023/365 New York State Of Mind

Six days in New York City is far too little when one has to

- show ones friend around town

- take advantage of the cheap US Dollar

- spend time with various friends and loved ones from four states

- spend HOURS oozing through my slice of Heaven, a.k.a. B&H Photo Video =D

- Wine and dine like the best of them!

I only truly had my camera out one day. My fingers nearly stuck to the shutter, that is how cold it was. I may be born and bred in Denmark but there are NO viking genes in me whatsoever.

This was shot super early while en route to see my acupuncturer in Chinatown.

and just because I had way too much time playing around with PhotoShop tonight:

Later that day I took my friend Maja to greet Lady Liberty from the Staten Island Ferry. Would have LOVED to go on a proper tour including Ellis Island, but our schedule was tight as we were meeting friends for dinner at Buddakan. HIGHLY recommended by the way.

These are my favorite images:

(did you notice the plane in the background?)

Please leave a comment :)

Have a GREAT weekend!

XOXO