Saturday, August 9, 2008
My Long Lost Picture...
Well... i start this painting/illustration like 4-5 months ago. but than i started the book and haven't been able to work on it.
she is my long lost picture. the girl in the pictures name is Josette, she is from this book series i've been dying to write. it will consist of about eight books. but yea i thought i would introduce you all to my little josette. Oh yea i designed the dress based of old persian patterns and architecture.
By the Santa Cruz Wharf
Her cruiser had the prettiest patina... just goes to show how nice it can be to leave your older bicycle as is. Don't worry about stripping it down and repainting.
And this lady has her beach suit on too, underneath... She just came from the beach. Tossed on her little beach dress and a cool, comfy shirt and off she went.
Two girlfriends at the pier, which is right next to excellent beach access. They too came right from the beach after a day of swim and sun. At first they protested when I asked to take their photo. They assured me they usually look so much better....being at the beach all day creates nasty havoc on your hair, and you don't exactly take time to put on lip gloss or anything like that.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Urban Costume Karaoke Bicycle Brigade - SF Event
photocredit/source: Fritz & Cyclelicious
Late Breaking News....Urban Costume Karaoke Bicycle Brigade: Tomorrow (Saturday) in Dolores Park, San Francisco. Thanks to cyclelicious for the heads up on this one.
As Requested.
well Hilde, asked to see this drawing cause it's in the backround of the picture with Little Miette.
so here it is. It;s from my "Lily and Gemma Book" thus the page number. oh for thoses who are confused....
i know i've called this book a couple of names,"The Lily and Gemma Book" and also "The Character Sketchbook" , but there's a reason for the two names. The original name of the book was "The Lily and Gemma Book" because when i started the book it i only drew Lily Cole and Gemma ward in it in order to cut down on variables and monitor my drawing progress and evolution. but as the book went on and as my drawings started improving i ended up adding a few others lovely individuals like Sophie Ward, and Heather Marks to name a few. but now i'm not sure what the new name of the book should be... my first thought was character Sketchbook, but i'm definately not sold on the name... any sugestions i would love some.
To see more from Volume 1 and Volume 2
I Couldn't Resist...
Sorry Folks, i was meaning to keep this just an art blog, but i couldn't resist posting this. This is my new puppy Miette, got her a few months ago and she is amazing! :)
Pink Tiger Beach Dress over Bikini
According to my unofficial Poll Results and some ensuing comments...
This photo is in essence the reason so many of the guys like to stop by and check out RidingPretty!
Yes, she is cute!
From a fashion point of view, her little beach dress is so perfect to wear over the bikini like so many Santa Cruz girls do.... as I have observed in a prior post.
Guest Photo--Kasha from Denver
Lovely Kasha from Denver...
Speaking of Denver, Drunk and in Charge has a post 'No Bicycles Allowed at the Convention.'
Otherwise if you look in the background of this photo there is a BIG billboard...
Rise and Shine.
Good Morning to all. how are you doing?
i thought i would post a little doodle i did, of a prada, in the car a few years ago.
enjoy!
{happy weekend}
Last weekend was sticky toffee pudding and poolside lounging . . . this weekend, the possibilities are endless . . . Have a beautiful, beautiful weekend, everyone.
Current Scent Obsession:
Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Now
It was limited edition and is no longer available :(
I only use it when absolutely necessary, lol.
I just can't get enough!
{triptych}
{james merrell}Three different photographers, three different works, and yet, a striking similarity, a certain transiency, and the feeling that we've happened upon a private and fleeting moment or a secret space in time . . .
{autume de wilde}
Thursday, August 7, 2008
W magazine: Kate Hudson
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I'm not liking the cover. Kate is a natural beautiful and she loses that with harsh make-up.
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I'm not liking the cover. Kate is a natural beautiful and she loses that with harsh make-up.
The Difference Between Media
In honor of the end of the V Magazine Modeling Competition Ending today i did theses Pictures of Laurel Stovall. if you haven't voted for her please click here and Vote!
Oh also the second picture up here was my first attemp at painting. i know it's kinda raw.... but i guess it's a step. it my goal to get good at painting... so expect to see so Raw Paintings, cause it will probably take me a while to get it down.
hope yawl are having a great day.
P.s. Stacy Dupree Sent me the first 5 song demos for up our coming Siren Project ... needless to say this is all i've been listening to. the songs are Brilliant! if you guys aren't familiar with the band that stacy is in, Eisley, check them out! but yea i'm really excited. i can't wait till this project is done and you all get to hear the music ready the story and see the art.... i hope i haven't given too much away... hahah
Oh also the second picture up here was my first attemp at painting. i know it's kinda raw.... but i guess it's a step. it my goal to get good at painting... so expect to see so Raw Paintings, cause it will probably take me a while to get it down.
hope yawl are having a great day.
P.s. Stacy Dupree Sent me the first 5 song demos for up our coming Siren Project ... needless to say this is all i've been listening to. the songs are Brilliant! if you guys aren't familiar with the band that stacy is in, Eisley, check them out! but yea i'm really excited. i can't wait till this project is done and you all get to hear the music ready the story and see the art.... i hope i haven't given too much away... hahah
By the Skateboard & Bmx Ramps
I was eating at my favorite taco/burrito stand (Las Palmas) in Santa Cruz. It's got the best $2.50 burrito...anyway it's right across the street from a skate/bmx park. This girl... so all american classic was watching the bmx guys for the longest time. You can just make out a bmx rider in the background. SO when I finished lunch she was still there. She was so sure I'd come over to take photos of the bmx guys doing their trick rides because there were really hot bmx riders really showing off.
Poll Results
The question was…
What do you wear most often when you ride your bicycle?
The results…
Skirt ..................11 ............ 22%
Dress..................6 ...............12%
Knickers ............3 ..............6%
Shorts .................8 ............ 16%
Dressy Pants ......2............ 4%
Jeans.................. 1 3.......... 26%
Huh?
I’m a Guy......... 19.............38%
50 respondents in all and the poll ran for a month or so.
Here goes an interpretation, plus ‘off the top of my head’ analysis. Guys like this blog too. (A good portion of the poll numbers came from the guys.) My guess is that the guys like fashion and want to keep up with what styles the girls are wearing, shopping hints, looking good hints and all the other ‘specifically for girls’ stuff I blog about. Now, that is not to say guys aren’t ‘riding pretty’ too! I do blog about lots of other non-gender specific topics as well!
Ah…now to refocus and shift back more to my heart’s love which is a more fun filled, fashion focus.
It’s hard hunting down the fashionable female vixen and/or sweet heart on a bicycle. Not unlike going bird watching. The rare and thrilling of the species are that much more endearing. Especially, when after a long challenging pursuit… to then finally get her within your camera lens, and yours with the click of the camera.
