Thursday Threads #29

 I felt like doing a happy-go-lucky sort of pose today Probably because I got to do a lot of fun stuff with great people

Check out my new blog location --> AJthePurple.com

I love to draw

New monsters in the shop :D

They are slowly being added. Can I say again how excited I am that there are now color prints in my shop? Because I'm rather giddy over it ^_^ In addition to several new monsters, this week I'll be adding in more color prints in two sizes (8x10" and 5x7"). And I'm starting to put together some other additions for fall! I'm going to go dance now....=)

30 Days, Day 16

Day 16: Something that you want to do within the next five years.

I want to go to Japan!

30 Days, Day 15

Day 15: A moment, phrase, or song that has changed your life the most.

30 Days, Day 13

Day 13: A memory that never fails to make you laugh

30 Days, Day 12

Day 12: Your favorite musical artist’s life story

I don't know any musical artist's life story, but this is how I imagined I'd look - when I was dreaming of being a singer at age 9. Oh yeah, I was going to perform barefoot - I'm just that awesome :-)

30 Days, Day 8

Day 08 - Someone you think would make a good president 
Your favorite part of the weekend

Quality time with the boy - it's the best =)

30 Days, Day 4

Day 04: What you imagine paradise to be like

30 Days, Day 3

Day 03: 5 you would have with you on a desert island and why
 

Why? Because they're fun :D

30 Days, Day 2

Day 02: Something that inspires you

 I love going to art museums and galleries...always gives me new ideas!

30 Days, Day 1

I picked this up over on Ashley Watt's blog The Daisy Parade.

Here's how it works: Every day you post a blog based on the list.
I've decided to do mine in drawings! I'll post one each day, though I may change a couple of the prompts from the original.

Day 1....Guilty Pleasure.

I have a jar of chocolate chips in my baking cabinet. I sometimes [read: frequently] raid it to get my chocolate fix >_<

Want to play along? Get the list, and leave a link so I can check it out!

Thursday Threads #21

Hm...Today was a little frumpy. Those black marks on my shirt aren't stray pen marks, that's acrylic stain. Oh yeah, I'm classy ;)

White shirt - Mossimo
Brown linen capris (linen is the BEST)
Brown flip flops

...I still haven't cut my hair!

Etsy Update!

I just did a HUGE update to my Etsy shop AJ the Purple!

I added a completely new product - Embroidered Bracelets!

I seriously love these. I hope you do, too ^_^

I added the new Squid Monsters and Fairy to my prints section

(Squid Monsters was by special request - the first one already sold! :D)

There are now lots of ACEOs :D

And of course there are Huggles ;)

And, because I love you,

First 3 orders today get a special surprise

Go check it out! :D

Thursday Threads #19

I am currently on Week 4 of the "Couch to 5K" workout I've been doing. Yesterday I finished day 2 (after two failed attempts). I'm really enjoying this workout! I've never been much of a runner, even before I broke my knee, so this is all new to me. I feel very accomplished so far, and (assuming my knee can take it) can't wait 'til I finish the program completely :-)

Freebie T-shirt (I have several burnt orange ones, since I went to UT!)
Adidas soccer shorts
New Balance running shoes
Accessories: Hairband and hair clips, iPhone (I'm in love with the c25k app!), knee brace (not supportive enough, but it's light and doesn't slip down as I run)

Prints for Sale!

Exciting news! You can now find my prints at The Wonder Craft! It's an adorable little boutique tucked away inside an Airstream trailer named Stella and filled with goodies handmade by local artisans. I'm extremely excited to have my work nestled in among so many beauties!

Also, I've updated my shop with even more prints! AND only $1 shipping on any print! You know you want to check them out, buy some for your friends and family, then come tell me how awesome they are. It's ok, go with your instincts ;)

Happy Monday :D

Thursday Threads #18

This is my lounging around the house outfit! It's what I'm wearing today, since I've just been job searching and working on small projects here :) I looked at some images to come up with the pose this week, because I want to branch out more. This is how I sit a lot...even in chairs! I have a hard time sitting normally >_<

Vintage Aloe Vera shirt - parents' attic (I think from a job my mom had in the 70s)
Black yoga shorts - Gap
Hair: in a messy bun so it's out of my way!
Accessories: Just my wedding ring :)

Prints

No Thursday Threads yesterday, because we were on the road! Actually, I started off the day with some freelance graphic design work (color me happy), then we drove up to Fort Worth. It's so nice to see my parents! Last night we went to a Labanese restaurant, which was delicious, and saw a belly dancing show. Today we're going to the Kimball Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum ♡ The Kimball is one of my favorite buildings ever (by Louis Kahn, who was a great architect).

ALSO...

In case you haven't seen, I opened a new section in my shop: PRINTS! I'm soo excited. I absolutely love drawing and it's long been a dream of mine to be able to sell my artwork. Check it out here and tell me what you think!

Happy Friday :D

Thursday Threads #17

I'll be honest, I wasn't completely thrilled about this drawing. It's my favorite outfit right now, so I wanted it to be amazing! However, I tried some new things coloring it digitally and I'm pretty happy with the result :) The bottom texture is a photograph of the actual dress, the top part of the dress I textured digitally (it's a little light). Anyway, hope you like it!

Pink Sunglasses - Red Velvet Art
Wood earrings - Wish
Yellow dress - Wish
White camisole - New York & Company
Braided leather sandals - Mossimo, from Target

Thursday Threads #15

Keeping it simple...

Purple shirt, Gap
White skirt (with gray pinstripes), Gap - but a gift from a friend :)
Purple bird bracelet, Target
Gray Blowfish flats

Thursday Threads #14

Plaid shirt dress, AeropostaleGray tank, Banana Republic
Black tights, Claire's
Black Soffe shorts
Me Too flats
Accessories: necktie headband, made by me; glass necklace from Greece; wedding ring

Notes:
This week's was colored partly by hand and partly digitally.
And half the day that shirt dress was around my waste...Why must Texas be so hooooot? *whine*
For some reason this outfit makes me feel artsy.