"I've got you under my skin..."

Commission...





Goodnight!
<3 sorrento


p.s. I miss my scanner.

"So I don't mind if you don't mind..."

Oh The Killers seem to define every summer for me, and the Chili Peppers.

So I haven't updated in forever, partly because I don't have a digital camera.

So quick little blurb: I had a piece in the MWPAI Sidewalk Show again back on July 4th. I entered my yellow apartment piece from NYC this past spring.

Other than this, I've done a commissioned portrait for my long time co-worker/friend Herman, who just had another little boy. I should be able to get a photo of this somehow.

I'm working on a caricature for a 45th wedding anniversary, which I'm beyond excited about! Another portrait in the works for another co-worker and some other random things in between.

FINALLY sold some stuff on my RetroSorrentoArts etsy account, and will be making more stuff as soon as I find the time. (On a side note, Old Forge Hardware store has the most expensive and most amazing yarn I've ever touched).

Other than that I've been workin' my part time job, spending lots of time with friends and conquering fears, and of course eating tons of italian food, there being no other choice in Utica.

Portrait.

So I haven't done a straight up portrait in a few years, but I was asked to do a portrait matching one I had done a few years back (matching it was probably the most difficult part). So here it is (also I don't have current access to a scanner, so this is an off-kilter photo...):


Also, another psychedelic granny square, which I'll be patching together to make myself a new purse...

Psycadelic Granny...

...Square!

Pattern found here: http://crochetme.com/patterns/granny-spiral

"Soulshine, better than sunshine..."

So just some random blabbering. Summer break has been a whole bunch of working, crocheting, and portrait-ing.

While stocking shelves at the drug store this week I've been enjoying the fantastic new Pepto-Bismol label, which makes me actually want to eat the stuff, even though I prefer Brioschi. (Probably just because I'm a bit of a guinea.)


Also, in my searching for an image of the logo, I found this fantastic blog: http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew

I like looking at new logos when I'm stocking, just like I like reading greeting cards, don't tell my boss.

Also, I have been accepted for the third time into the MWPAI Sidewalk Arts Festival. It runs July 3rd to the 8th, the same week as the Boilermaker Road Race. So come see me, eat some great italian food, vote for my piece, watch the Kenyans run in the race, and be bored otherwise!

Working on a portrait and a monster, upload some images later in the week when my 40+ hour week is over!

Summer Crochet Stuff!

Earrings and pot holders for sale @ http://retrosorrentoarts.etsy.com

Beatles Series

Finished series of three pieces based off Beatles lyrics for my Dimensional Illustration course. These pieces slowly killed me, but I love them. The last piece could use some extra work, but it's a learning experience.

Now to some relaxation!! Hope all of my RIT illustration bloggers have a fantastic summer! Keep in touch!