Painting a dollie on cardboard.

I found this artist on YouTube a few weeks ago, I thought that it was a pretty cool Video! Enjoy !

Art Lockets Are Now For Sale

I'm so excited to announce that I have Art Lockets for sale. They come in a few different designs. Some are of painting that haven't been released yet!. So,So, Super excited to share these with you guys!!!

Where are they available and How can you order them? Well you can leave a comment for me below or inbox me and I can give you details of how to purchase them from me or if you have a pay pal acct that you would feel more comfortable paying with my wonderful friend Cat has listed them in her Etsy Shop!! You can view her shop Here!  You can also click the button on my tool bar to view the listing!!! So go shop buy 2 or 3 they make great gifts !!!!

Much Needed Vacation!!!!

So, after a much needed vacation, I am back more relaxed and more inspired to do more of my Art Thang!!
 While at the beach, I had alot of time to think about all the things I want to do with my art. Goals I hope to accomplish and how determined I am to have my art seen my the millions of people out there.

I have been working on so many projects:


1st...There are the postcards ( that I failed to post pictures of...sorry) I have been secretly handing them out to family and friends with the hope of them doing some advertising for me. It's worked I have got incredible feedback from them. I'm even working on a few orders. Right now I'm working on packaging. I want it to reflect my style and be cohesive to my style of art. ( which is really difficult) I did find this cool website -----that gave me some great ideas. Some of the packaging there is a little over the top for just postcards but I was able to get a few ideas from some of the simply packaging. My hope are to approach some boutiques or consignment shops. Wouldn't that be Kool!!!


 2nd.... Is trying to figure out how, what, and when I'm going to ship some of my art to a Magazine. I have been doing alot of research and it has been one of my goals but, the doubt and fear is starting to consume me. I tend to put it off for a month, then another month and etc, etc. I guess I'm afraid of not being accepted. That would be devastating to me right now...then...I think Trena, you may be accepted and do you know how many door that could open for you, how much exposure that would be for the blog and the business? I know that I have to put myself out there and take a chance but it is very scary! But....I'm glad to say that I have took that leap and said to myself Yes!!!! I AM GOING TO DO THIS. Boxes have been purchased and art will be sent very soon !!!!


3rd....I found this cool website about a month ago its called A Beautiful Mess and looking around on that website I found out that they offer a few different  e-courses.There are 2 that I'm very interested in taking 1.) Dream Job a creative business e-course and 2.)Style your Space designing a home you love with Rachel Denbow. Really cool courses that I cant wait to take.I really want to take the Style your space. Right now I'm in the middle of redecorating my home and I want it to reflect my creative and artistic side. Oh, did I mention how reasonable these courses are! $30 bucks !!!!! Now, all I have to do is  find the time to take them with my busy sch.


4th....Is my Urban Art Lockets!!!!! Can't wait to post pictures of them! Those who are friends with me on FB did get a chance to see a preview of what they will look like. I have have had all kinds of comments about when they will be available to buy. All I can say is Soon! people Soon! Hopefully I will be able to do my 1st Giveaway with them !!! Cant wait! They are so me! I love, love, love them!!!!


5th....Still painting, painting, painting. Right now I'm working on about 5  different painting!! Yesterday I started 2 more so I'm busy, busy, busy! All this while still working my 8-5!


But......It's ok...like I said before I am very determined for all to see this Art Thang!!!! :)

New Art In Slideshow

So....after spending about a hour on flickr, I finally got my slideshow updated. Enjoy!!!

Chris Brown & Benny Benassi - Beautiful People- My Summer Anthem!!!

OK, I know I have been gone for about a week, but I just wanted to post a little something! I am loving this song and this video. I swear I played this album all the way to the beach and back. Thanks Big Sis. for the CD. Now every time I hear it I think about our 2011' Beach Trip. (Details about that in my next post)

I thought the video was so cute! It shows a candid side of Chris. I like that. And the Cameo's from all the other celebrities are kool too! If you haven't heard the album I encourage you to listen.. I'm Lovin it..(In my McDonald's Commercial voice LOL)

Artist Interview: Meet my creative and afrocentric Friend Toni!

Artist name: Toni Daley 

Website: www.tonidaley.com 

 Description of art:  A large majority of my work tends to be colorful  vivid portraits with a surreal feel 

Places we can buy your art:  My online shop and gallery can be accessed at www.tonidaley.com  I have some of my pieces for sale as well as prints available.   You can also contact me for custom requests. 

When did you first realize you wanted to do art: I’ve always loved to draw and paint as early as I can remember so I think it’s something I always wanted to do.  I was in my late teens/early 20’s when I realized I wanted to also share it with the world! 

 How long have you been doing art:  I graduated from drawing in my sketchpad to painting on canvas when I was 13 and have been hooked ever since.  I love manipulating the colors to bring the portrait to life. 

Were you formally trained:  No formal training, it just comes naturally 

What inspires you :  I draw inspiration from day to day life, it could be a song on the radio or a bright dress in a shop window.  Just something that captures my attention for a moment and really stands out to me usually ends up on canvas later that day. 

 Favorite artist:  There are so many....but to name a few, I love Justin Bua’s style , he creates such unique characters and backdrops .  I’m also really inspired by Kevin Williams (WAK). His imagery is stunning and his characters are beyond beautiful,on top of that he is the best selling artist in the print market of black art.

Art tool you can’t  live without:  My small round paint brush….i like to do a lot of detail in my portraits so I find myself using this brush all the time….i have a few…one of which I use for eyeshadow which also works great.

Art goals:  Eventually I’d love to be able to do my art full time 

Advice to other artists:  Find subject matter that you are passionate about  and you will never get tired of creating  

Art Feature on Website

Yay!!!! So happy to announce that my art work has been featured on Word xpress. 
Go and check it out! Its located in the left toolbar under Art Gallery