i wrote out a whole entry about a lot of stuff and then deleted it.

i reminded myself that i should make art about it, not write about it. hah. we'll see if it gets anywhere.

and now i'm re-writing to share with you the work of very talented jewelry designer Timothy Meier.




Tim's work is amazing, i really can't say enough good things about him. his work is unique, creative, and stunning. he's great to work with and very dedicated to his craft.

just thought i'd share the work of an incredible artist & my blog friends!!


on another note:
eeek, so excited for my printmaking class tonight!
i think i'll stop by paper tales before if i have time, since it's right down the road.

2009, you're looking good.

i am excited to announce that i've quit my job. my last day is feb 5. i can't wait! i feel a huge sense of relief & know that a huge source of my unhappiness has now been taken care of. it's not over - this journey of healing & growing & loving & learning ... but it's never really over, and i'm ok with that.

i am thinking about taking a printmaking class through the adult ed courses ... it's only $51, it's 6 weeks long on wednesday evenings (6-8) ... i want to take a class, and i'm a little late since the semester is starting this week ... so we'll see. it's open registration. i was looking to take a graphic design class, but that will wait until the summer i suppose.

in the next few weeks i'll be moving. i'm packing up, organizing, purging. it's a slow process, but i know it's good for me. i know it's something i need to do. in the process i hope to clear my head a little bit and make phycial, mental & emotional room for new beginnings ... new projects & roads to explore.

things are good.

PICTURES!

art journal jan 09 it will get better
Originally uploaded by dainjb

ok so i finally posted some scrapbook pages and art journal pages to my flickr! i clearly am still not very good at using the camera so these pics aren't the greatest, but hey ... at least i finally did it!!!

flickr faves 1/19

flickr faves 1/19
Originally uploaded by dainjb

1. Strings attached, 2. Morning, 3. colección de colores / colors collection, 4. on my windowsill polaroid, 5. thread, 6. nothing better than evening light, 7. 01.06, 8. i wear my sunglasses, 9. Oliver's cover page, 10. Untitled, 11. .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'., 12. Bamboo bowls, 13. Wedding guests, 14. It's Beautiful Here (or, getting there)., 15. pink stair treads, 16. inks..., 17. Trina Turk, 18. tracks, 19. eye*masks!, 20. BIg Cartel Shop Round Up, 21. BIg Cartel Shop Round Up, 22. Untitled, 23. Within your heart, keep one still, secret spot where dreams may go., 24. Untitled, 25. happiness is..., 26. pink*, 27. ever evolving, 28. Untitled, 29. sister, 30. wardrobe remix: jan. 6, 2009, 31. paper tales, 32. paper tales, 33. wardrobe remix: jan. 3, 34. New tags for Valentines!, 35. 12.31.08, 36. dec 11

flick fave mosaics

flick fave mosaics
Originally uploaded by dainjb

1. 12.31.08, 2. dec 11, 3. :, 4. :, 5. baby bokeh, 6. Me and my doppelgängers, 7. 30th, 8. jan 5th, 9. beauty is vulnerable*23, 10. woodgrain loves, 11. scrap 9 patch close, 12. supermodel, 13. beach house via martha stewart, 14. Fruit Loops: getting started (C365:324), 15. 'Suddenly it was Spring', 16. pinned up so i can see them, 17. Listed, 18. Untitled, 19. dec 1, 20. don't stray - WIP, 21. ornament., 22. holiday 2008 14, 23. Satisfied, 24. Call me Mr from now on!, 25. Hand Embroidery, 26. frozen pumpkins, 27. dec27_08, 28. 29th, 29. this year's tree, 30. pom-poms & ribbons, 31. target finds, 32. flea market, 33. emma, 34. Vintage Christmas Ornaments, 35. Sparkle Leaf, 36. to all y'all

three small goals to achieve by feb 28

i drove up to riverside today to visit with a friend who is currently in a treatment program for drug/alcohol addiction. we had a really nice chat ... during which i decided to pick three small-ish things to focus on until feb 28th. short term goals are good.

1. find a new job (nanny/starbucks/something else?)
2. do an art project from start to finish
3. go on a weekend camping trip with friends

so, here it goes! 2009, i'm determined to make you a successful year.

hello 2009 ...

there's so much i want to accomplish this year.

i want to make so much art this year that my heart wants to explode.
i want to get a new job.
i want to do something brave.
i want to make new friends & keep the old ...
i want to remember to love & cherish & thank my beautiful, amazing, talented, incredible friends.
i want to learn how to edit my photos in photoshop &/or use illustrator. (aka become more computer savvy)
i want to spend less time on facebook stalking people's pictures.
i want to drink more water, eat more fresh fruits & vegetables, and maybe make it to the gym once or twice.
i want to do yoga.
i want to accept my past & find peace at where i am in life.
i want to not freak out when i turn 25 in july.
i want to travel more.
i want to do something nice for someone who deserves it.
i want to have some money in my saving's account & my credit cards completely paid off by the time we ring in 2010.
i want to find some local girls (or boys) to be crafty with.
i want to be thankful.
i want to stay positive.
i want to go the entire year without going back on anti-anxiety / anti-depressant meds.
i want to love. with my whole heart.