observation : painting + posting

So, it's pretty crystal clear to me that in order to be truly happy I need to be doing something creative that "I" want to be doing creatively. And was I ever happy today! I started two new paintings to go along with my Lil' Chef Series... and those would be Alton and Ina a.k.a The Barefoot Contessa. Right now I have the backgrounds painted of both and I think they will fit the series nicely. It's seriously not a sales pitch, but I think the paintings would be so cute, in a vibrant, colored kitchen of someone who loves the Food Network chefs as much as I do.

I also played around with my lighting set up and digital camera today for my Etsy store. I posted a new painting today. Well, not new to some people who know my work, but new to my shop. Here's a sneak peek!

I'm headed off to downtown Detroit, Mexican town, with my family and some friends for some dinner!

inspiration : tyler + giada part 2

Finally, my Tyler Florence Giada DeLaurentiis (Food Network chefs) acrylic paintings are about 98% complete! All that's left to do on them is to attach the ribbon & brads as hangers. I'm not finished with my series yet! My love for cooking and obsession with the Food Network, continues... and with that more lil' chef paintings to come!

Coming soon...Emeril, Alton, Nigella and Ina (The Barefoot Contessa).