Associates Degree

I found out not too long ago that on August 31st, 2007 (my birthday) I was officially awarded my associates degree which I was having problems obtaining from my last educational institution.  To say the least I was ecstatic, I didnt get anything for my birthday (not even a happy B-day from my dad who forgot!), but this definitely makes up for it! 

I felt a inkling of sadness though when I realized I didnt have anyone to share the news with, my sister I can bother with it but the only one who really ever cared was my mother, she would have been so happy.  Hopefully she is shining down, but it still hurts to be reminded that she is gone, forever.
but yay, I got my degree!  Now two more years and I can hopefully be writing about receiving my bachelors :)

new

Heres some of the latest stuff ive been making.


Ten little people only 1.5" tall!


Okay, the blue one is scary, I don't know if its an Indian God or what but its freaky. Ive changed the eyes and experimented on making anime-inspired eyes on some of them, it brings them to live when you compare them to the black beady eyes of the past… constant continuous evolution and progress, that's me!

All of these people are different, I love the little guy/girl (cant tell its gender, you decide) in the front on the right they are so cute. I also like the eyes on the one left of the blue, reminds me of my grandmother. The lady in the back right with dreads is cool because she has dreads, my first time using yarn from Guatemala. They are all fun, cant wait to get back out selling!

Street Vending

Wednesday was fun! I gathered up The Butterfly People and my friend Mecca and traveled to Union Square park. Union Square features an open air market selling fresh foods like fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and fresh cut flowers and plants. Theres also the area where local artists set up booths and tables and sell their work. I decided it was time to get in on the action so I read up about the laws governing selling art in NYC, applies for my sales tax ID card and thats how I ended up on the street on Wednesday. Its awesome, lots of people were interested in what I do and asked about the product. Fellow artists gave me some tips about how to deal with the police and everyone was really surprisingly friendly and not territorial. We actually sold a couple of pieces and I was thrilled! My art being sold in NYC *gush*. Now in retrospect I need a better display, and want to bring my smaller items with me as they are easy to just take with you and much less expensive then the big fairies. This is the beginning of something new and fulfilling. I feel right being there, I like the energy of Union Square although id also like to try maybe Soho and the Met. This is my calling, just gotta make some kick ass stuff and get it out there. I cant wait to do this again. A jewleler named April asked what days I sell there and how long I had been doing it, I plan to sell on Mon, Wed, and Thurs Saturday is the best day, but I gotta check things out.
YAY

Meccas personality really helped with sales and attracting people, the entire day was awesome.