Artist Rambles Article 1 - Starting New Projects

Creative Process Blog 1: Sketching

So If you follow me on Instagram you will have noticed an increase in sketches and drawings. I currently am attempting to make a come back as a traditional artist. I have been pushing myself really hard to increase sketches and drawing time whenever I have free time. Usually at night these days. It has been an up hill in heels battle so far and I personally do not feel like I am making any progress. I have filled two sketch books so far and will be making a new sketch book soon.

Back in high school I had tons of passion and drive, there were so many inspiring things to me I kind of kept "books" on them. Fashion magazines, movies, comics whatever I saw that was interesting would make me want to create something. When I went to college my drive changed to where music was a huge influence as well as video games. I was dead set on making everything into Silent Hill or Dir En Grey inspired and I would listen to movie sound tracks over and over. Eventually I burned myself out and stopped creating all together.

Basically I decided to blog about this struggle I had gone through a hard depression and it lead to a complete shut down to all things creative. I really wasn't happy with myself that I let everything decay. I am happy to say I am working on it and eventually will get past this road bump. So here are some sketches that I made where I actually believe they show how much progress I'm making in coming out of this bad place. I hope you enjoy.

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Estee Lauder Gilded Rose Set

Bought these a while ago but I am just posting these as a review. These are a set of eyeshadows and marbleized shimmer powder. The eyeshadows come gilded but the gold is not incorporated into the shadows. These are satin colors one light baby pink, a magenta pink, a peachy tan pink, and the fourth is a tawny rose color. Super close to matte powders and a little disappointing because the "rose gold" overlay comes right off with one swipe. The colors are very nice though even if the overlay goes away. The marble shimmer powder feels good on my skin but as I have some tan left on my skin the rose blends a little bit too much. So a fair skin or yellowed skin will really benefit from the color in the marble if you want to use it as a blush. Otherwise the shimmer looks good as a general highlight. I did not buy both at the same time I got them from my local CCO for around 16.00 a piece. Compared to retail Estee Lauder prices this is very cheap. I wished there was a rose gold match...

Current obsession

Final fanatsy tactics: war of the lions version Such a hard game!! Not like the new tactics and I cannot wait to try tactics ogre...it's such a complicated yet beautifully told story and if you love FF12 or any Ivalician tale then you must play tactics. I highly recommend :)

Face of the day 8/30/2012

Loreal color Riche in rose tafetta NYC cream stick blush - mauvin uptown Sonia Kashuk quad in purple haze Maybelline lash stiletto black Loreal infallible liner Chanel mat lumier foundation Revlon photoready concealer Black Radiance powder foundation Love the Chanel lumier line this is the full matte foundation it is very soft and goes on sheer but you can build up the coverage. I was wondering if it wa sheer because it was the first time I used it or if it will stay sheer? The counter attendant used the same foundation (I think) and it was atleast medium but I'll keep using it so that I can find out.

Alice Arisu Wonderland or Bust!

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