Sticks and Stripes: July 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

"Remember"

I made this one for my athletic sister many years ago. It's just a reminder as to how much staying in shape effects your mood, and therefore, your life. The much needed spare time with yourself, and getting the heart rate up is the best therapy one could ever ask for. Circulate your mind~ Watercolor Painting Copyright 2005- All rights reserved by Sticks and Stripes.

"Baggage"

The oversized pants symbolizes lots of ill-fitting thoughts that put our minds into knots, resulting in unfinished plots.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

She's a natural on ice

Children's book image

I painted this one a loooong time ago. It is for a children's book that I had written, and many moons have passed since ... hope to release the story one day- Watercolor Painting Copyright 2005- All rights reserved by Sticks and Stripes.

"Manifest"

This painting represents the power of thoughts and energy that you project into the universe, and the ways that is can effect your life. The thought bubbles that you put out, circle back to find you in reality formation. Watercolor Painting Copyright 2007- All rights reserved by Sticks and Stripes.

"Uniform"

Ever wonder why the color, silhouette and fabrication match within stores each season? Could it be coincidence? Well, all major fashion houses share the same trend setting service (with a big price tag), which means that one person decides on what the trend is seasonally. There is no "thinking outside the box". If pleats are "in" for the season, head designers of the company must follow the seasonal agenda or the buyers are trained to keep clear. This painting was inspired by the repeated echoing trend per season, and how we are uniformed to be "fashionable" in our matching culture.

"Sunday's Best"

Ron Paul Campaign 2008

"Hair-cut"

What were you doing when your ends were your roots? I have always been fascinated with that thought... looking at different lengths of my hair, wondering what was happening in my life, as if my hair served as a timeline. I know it's strange, but hair holds memories, so when something ends(such as a relationship) those "split" ends should go. It's time to start fresh and... well, get a hair cut. Watercolor Painting Copyright 2008- All rights reserved by Sticks and Stripes.