Ideas Worth Spreading

Tonight was made so enjoyable at my pal Rosie's house in Long Beach with a freshly prepared meal. She made none other than her "Rosemary" chicken, roasted veggies, and a salad using lettuce from her garden! It was a wonderful treat. Although, the CSI trucks, yellow tape, and numerous police cars parked around the neighborhood left an ominous feeling.

She showed me the garden plot where she and her sister, along with other community members, grow all sorts of vegetables, herbs, and plants. It reminded me of assembling bouquets from the flowers in my Papa's gardens as a little girl.

The craft boutique I was going to participate in today was cancelled due to rain. I will, however, be participating in the boutique on March 8, bringing we me all my latest pieces. I've uploaded some of them onto etsy and I added more photos to my flickr site too.

Don't leave without parking the boat

This morning between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM, I had "the weirdest dream." I was reminded of the days of boating with my family apparently because this was involved in the incident in my dream. For some reason, the area around the gallery I work for in Laguna was completely covered by water, therefore I had to take my dad's boat to work (It was the last boat we owned, a 30' Bayliner). Then, there's a foggier memory of going inside and realizing later that I forgot to park the boat! I went outside with some friends to find it, and low and behold the tide went out and the boat was on dry land, in a metered parking spot, standing completely upright. I was so upset with myself for leaving it out and since the tide was out. There was nothing I could do but hold the boat up while I waited for the tide to come back in. Luckily I woke up before the meter maid came. 

What does it mean????

Photogenic Dogs

Look at that handsome dog!

The light entering the front doors of my parent's house makes for beautiful photography!

Dice is one of 2 incredible family dogs.

I've uploaded new photos to my flckr site, including this one and a few other gems!

Christmas Spirit

Beautiful days while working in the gallery inspire me to re-organize.

The fact that I just bought the new Blackberry Bold and am waiting for my Canon EOS Rebel XSI in the mail helps give anyone a new temporary outlook on life as well.

Because I put forth more effort than ever in the last year to work on my crafting (and I've been more successful this past year than ever before) I've decided that if I am going to give in to this new years resolution craze, I'm going to pick something and really stick with it. I am going to work 3 times as hard on my entrepreneurial skills in 2009. I'm reading a book, "Craft Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business." So, that means that in a few years, I hope to be able to make a living from making stuff.

Things to look out for: 

I have an amazing printer (Epson 1400) that I haven't been using to its full advantage. Friends have asked about buying my art, but unfortunately I grow attached to pieces and the price I charge is out of even my price-range. (I do this so I can hoard it forever!) Fortunately, buying and making prints is an easy solution. I will be listing prints that range in price from $5-$30 on my etsy site very shortly. Some will be small and come as is, while others will be either mounted or framed in vintage frames. I will offer reproductions of my illustrations, as well as photographs of my 3D collages.

Iza want somezing from Elizaveta

visit her site at www.elizaveta.etsy.com
So this cool as shit girl bought a couple of knuckle rings from me a couple of months ago, and I have been stalking her etsy site ever since then. She makes the most incredible jewelry and makes you re-think the term "costume" jewelry. I literally want everything she makes. This newest piece called "You can ring my bell" is a total show stopper.

Now I'm on the lookout

Currently, I am having to look for other work. The slowing of the economy has affected the art industry. I do, however, look forward to new experiences and challenges.

I updated, or rather re-designed, my entire website today. Have a look!

www.melissaloschy.com

If you are interested in new business cards or a new resume, please contact me because they are 2 things I love to design and I am offering package deals on a freelance basis for business cards and resumes.

These Family Jewels

Keep on the lookout, Family Jewels Co-ed accessories by Rosemary Williams and Melissa Loschy