Beads on a string

Light blue faceted beads and small black gold nugget beads on yellow waxed Irish linen.

Jellyfish - Abstract Blue Green Oil Painting, Set of 2

Two abstract blue and green oil paintings done in an inkblot type method in which one painting is the negative of the other available here.

Photography: Gardens of The Getty

The Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Palette paintings

Set of 2 abstract oil paintings available here.  The unique design was used by pressing the the paper to the extra paint on the palette.  Each painting is on a 4"x6" Strathmore Watercolor 140 lb Cold Press postcard so you can frame or send  them as postcards! 

New paintings listed on Etsy!

Small blue abstract oil painting on canvas

Mini original oil painting on canvas, blue herringbone

Photography: Mochi

Photography: The view from here

Sunsets like these are a regular occurrence in Pismo Beach.  No wonder everyone slams their breaks on the freeway while driving past!

Free shipping!!!!

Black Friday through Cyber Monday I will be offering free shipping on all paintings in my etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdventurousRabbit

Want a deal now?  Free shipping is currently being offered on all in-stock prints!

Featured Artist: LISSY ELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Tell us a little bit about yourself, your art, and your creative process. 

I’m Lissy; I currently live in Orangeville, Ontario. Although I generally don’t like fantasy in books, movies, or video games, I am obsessed with it in photography and art. I like the draw of things that don’t exist, but really, really, should. That’s exactly what I think about when I create something. What doesn’t exist, but should?

What inspires you? 

The process of growing up, the dream of travelling the world, carnivals, children dressed as Alice, and Tim Burton.

What’s in your stereo right now? 

Deer by Manchester Orchestra. You’re lucky I actually listen to music while writing interviews.

Do you have a photograph of yours that’s a favorite? 

I really don’t.  Generally, my favourite picture is the most recent one I’ve taken.

What movie makes you laugh? 

New Moon. It was so bad.

Where can we find you on the web? 

www.lissyelle.com

Be sure to check out more photos by Lissy on Flickr and on her website. 

How to have a blackout party

When the lights go out you can either sit around in candlelight waiting for them to come back on or you can do what we did, make the best of the situation and have a blackout party.

Here's what you'll need:

• Mood lighting such as candles and battery operated paper lanterns.
• Fully charged laptop or battery operated radio/ipod dock; basically something to play music on which could include an acoustic guitar or other instruments for the musically inclined.
• BBQ with fuel/charcoal.
• Food that you have to eat so it doesn't go bad (our neighbors bought a bunch of meat minutes before the power went out).
• Flashlights or headlamp to actually see what you're doing.
• Neighbors or friends that are always down to party.
• Cash to buy any needed supplies from the local liquor store (ice, beer, batteries, etc.).  By the way, you need to do this ASAP before places close up shop for the night or they sell out of what you need.  
• Chairs to bring outdoors since now you can actually see the stars without the normal light pollution.
• Some form of entertainment.  For us this included a light-up frisbee and exercise ball.
• Sharing, cooperation, and a positive outlook (worrying about what will happen isn't any fun).

- Avoid driving if possible, many people were stuck in traffic for hours.

- Don't go to Target.  The only place with generators and open for people during the night  is not somewhere you want to be since that's where everyone else in the city will be.  

- Having a radio or a smartphone that connects to the internet can be important for getting those essential updates (a car charger for your phone can also come in handy).  

- Being prepared for any situation will leave you in a much better position than not and you'll be able to stay calm and maybe have some fun. 

- Ironically the massive southwest power outage occurred during National Preparedness Month and SDGE emailed out the electric bills that morning.