Elves, Evolution, and a Very Confused Mother—another art dump

Elves, Evolution, and a Very Confused Mother—another art dump

You guys know that people sometimes pay me to paint things, right? As in, art isn't just a hobby, but a business. They get an authentic, hand-painted portrait. I get money. Everyone wins. And when you're lucky enough to have your art teacher's complete and zealous support, the odds of being a multi-millionaire by age [...]

Ink Pens, Abstracts, and the End of All Things (mainly art class)

Ink Pens, Abstracts, and the End of All Things (mainly art class)

Monday was the last day of art class, and I have but one thing to say to you all: FREEEEEEEEEEEEDOM. *wild screeching* *energetic fist-pumping* *crazed cackling* *flips the table* I get to paint what I want now. No more modern art. No more mutilated-looking fish. Nothing but a blank canvas and the prospect of as [...]

Broken Bones, Murdered Fish, and Mom’s Stellar Painting Suggestions

Broken Bones, Murdered Fish, and Mom’s Stellar Painting Suggestions

Lately, I've been feeling the insatiable urge to paint a masterpiece. Which is great, if you know what to do it of. Which I didn't. As usual. So I did what any self-respecting teenager would do---I turned to my mother for help. WHY, I don't know, since she never suggests anything decent (AKA anything I [...]

Thanks Be to the Simple Stuff

Thanks Be to the Simple Stuff

Apparently, today is Thanksgiving. (Otherwise known as "National Day of Food".) I would first like to state that I'm rather annoyed my posting schedule has to coincide with a holiday. It's very inconsiderate of the holiday. I had something lovely all written out, AHEAD OF TIME, just waiting to be posted. But then I realized [...]