Sunday, December 12, 2010

The Choke

New members to my family:

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I'm totally in love with my new equipment. Oh, the possibilities!
I have also recently added a few books to my library:

1. Paint and Wallpaper

2. The Family Creative Workshop: Embroidery to Gingerbread (Amazing!)

3. Lighting and Set Design 4th Edition

4. 20th Century Drawings and Watercolors by Jean Selz (all of the best are in there)

I've transitioned from gaining knowledge from the internet, to books and experiences.

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I believe I've split into two people.
There must be something askew....

Friday, November 19, 2010

Workshop Photos

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Taken at the Levis Photo Workshop in Manhattan this past Thursday afternoon.
For those in NYC, I highly recommend checking the place out.
I'm going to get some large scale prints made this week,
and perhaps rent out a vintage polaroid camera for a shoot.
Going on until December 18, 2010.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Saturday, November 13, 2010

time lapse

Once upon a time...



and today's second-rate version



I always laugh when the 2010 version is on TV.

Monday, November 1, 2010

'I'm not dying, it's just the trip..the DMT'

It's a pain to sit in my chair.

Does anyone else ever wish about being committed to an asylum, or am I alone on this secret desire?
It's strange to think about, but I just envy all the time they have for evaluation of themselves and those around them.
Have interesting thoughts and ideas and just be able to really be yourself, if you are indeed insane.
Or maybe about a week full of utter insanity, not knowing if you'll make it out alive?

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I'm haunted by these thoughts and images that creep into my mind at all hours of the day.
It's like I've truly grown into some alien left to live on some fucked up planet.
However, it is a goal of mine to build the most beautiful home one day--
I've been reading Dorothy Rodgers' book The House in my Head
and it's all too inspiring.

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Goodnight pleasant somethings,
Shiny Kid

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Castlemania

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I want to own a castle one day. I hear it's not hard to purchase one if you have the money...

Monday, October 4, 2010

Recently Acquired

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New records and books to add to my ever-expanding collection.

Now just to find some thought realignment aids...

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Idol.

I don't know how I feel about this yet, but I am glad Anger is back.



Kenneth Anger is one of my biggest influences. His re-emergence during my lifetime is something I never foresaw or hoped for,
but I'm glad that it's out and in plain view for others.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Lovesick Blues

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I wish I could present yall with a better video, but here is one of my favorite Hank Williams songs:

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Glitter Creepin'

All my life I have been very fond of nail polish. However, in the past two years it has become such a part of my routine to constantly change my nail polish (more like every three days now that I live in New York. I don't know if it's because I live with girls who love painting their nails or if it's because I have more free time on my hands.). Anyhoo, the point of this story is that I really love nail polish. I love buying it, trying it on at the store before making the decision to buy it, choosing a color while getting a mani/pedi, mixing colors and patterns on my own....etc.

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But yesterday was a day that will forever change my outlook on nail polish. My friend Vanessa introduced me to Calgel! I am seriously hooked. I chose a really awesome coral color with a muted gold glitter gradient starting from cuticle of my nail to the mid of my nail. I'm stoked to see how they will stand up against my daily tasks that usually fuck up my nail polish. Calgel is supposed to last up to 3 weeks without chips and also strengthen your nails,
so this may be my new unnecessary addiction.

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Sadly, this picture does not do my awesome new nails any justice.
However, enjoy looking at a portion of my awesome
'Donald and Goofy on a random sailboat in the middle of a forest' mouse pad.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Post Texas pt. 2

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Some photos I took while visiting Rio Grande City (my old hometown).

1. Rio Grande City water tower 2. My old house 3. A cozy, unkept blue house 4. A bedroom at La Borde House (one of my favorite places)
5. Dead flowers 6. Flooding from the Rio Grande River 7. A secret room (La Borde's patio) 8. A secret room (Grotto)

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Post Texas pt.1

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Sometimes I go into these dark places where my mind wanders through thoughts of death and despair--I find myself there when everything seems too overwhelming to even comprehend. I shower by candle light and I actually prefer it, so what does that say about me? I want to cut paper and glue it to wood and make worlds that only I could imagine and understand. I want to be able to keep one fucking plant alive. I'm not angry, but that doesn't mean I'm alright. I feel so constrained by humanity and the world at large and people like my neighbors and their kids. And don't even get me started on children. I bought six pairs of high-waisted jeans at Texas Thrift in McAllen and they look good in so many imagined outfits and shoes. Oh what kind of lady am I becoming? Dishes, more dishes! I buy teacups like there is no tomorrow. Gothic, glowing lamps and flower-patterned tins for tea bags. Where are my tea bags?

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What I really am wondering is whether or not I should feel this way at this very moment in my life? Do I always need an ebb and flow of my fucking emotions every few months? This is what life is about; making decisions, hoping to fall into some sort of hole that makes you feel fulfilled. But what about all the other people, choices, colors, levels of consciousness?

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I feel detached from things I used to deem important. I long for this fabricated past. Where glamourous couples have lavish homes and throw dinner parties and have a wall made entirely out of crystals--opals, topaz, quartz. The highest of high heels and all colors of lipsticks and eye shadows. Western deserts and Spanish ghost towns, where the sun beats down on your beautiful face. You run a town where history means nothing.

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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Hair of the Dog

I dyed Tachi blue last week:

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Don't worry, it don't hurt him!

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So, we're half way through 2010 and things are starting to feel right.
I never regretted moving to New York, but I do miss Texas at times.
But it's alright because I am going back from the 19th to August 4th.
I'm going to be getting a ton of sun, updating my wardrobe and
doing a ton of research for a project I have in the works.

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Until next time!