More favorite things!

So I have been online window shopping again, and these items are definitely on my ever-growing wish list! Its rainy, grey and gross and nothing breaks that gross feeling like some pretend retail therapy.


Clothing is always my go-to for retail binges (which can be quite problematic when it comes to my finances). I just love anything floral, striped... or owl related.

This is what I am determined to buy during this pay period. I have an unhealthy fascination with cruiser bikes.

A tribute to E.Smith

I'm really excited about finishing this piece. Its the first that I actually want to hang in my room. Since there are virtually no legit Elliott Smith posters on the market, I decided to make my own wall art. I am usually hesitant to paint musicians or real people in general, but I had to make an exception this time.

i love kitschy crafts + new artwork

Look what I made for work!














On a completely different note, here is my latest painting!

march is leaving with a rainy, grey mess

Being that I am a total clothes-whore, naturally I feel the need to "window shop" online for some new spring pieces. I love ultra-feminine florals and sun dresses, reminiscent of twee-pop and Zooey Daschnell. But, I also love the loosely pulled-together elegance of Francoise Hardy-esque striped t shirts, cigarette jeans and dark sunglasses. Here are a few of my favorite things:

Pretty Mary K

New painting! I've had art ADD lately, with 3 paintings going on at the same time simultaneously. I'm currently engrossed in a new abstract piece.

New Painting-- Blackbird Fly

I did this painting in memorial to my uncle, Michael "Spyder" McGuire. He passed away after courageously battling stage four cancer for several months. I tried to incorporate Beatles imagery in this painting because he absolutely adored them, especially George Harrison (my favorite too). Spyder was a brilliant, sweet human being and an inspiration to me in so many ways. Just listening to George Harrison's "Isn't it a Pity" reminds me how much I miss him.

I hate the snow

But... I love this book! This single-handedly saved me during this so-called "blizzard". So did the Elliott smith video torrent I finally downloaded.