Illustration Friday- "wise"

It is not wise to eat after 9 p.m...but Mr. Blackbean does it anyway!

A "real" jack-o-lantern container for Timmie

The mini plastic container I found was still too big for little Timsy. I ended up having to crochet one. The J-O-L came out slightly more evil looking than my illustrated version, but I still think it is okay for my first attempt.

q&a with m. p.

q&a, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

I have faith in my mallet skills that I will be able to repair these pantalones.

not the phantom

not the phantom, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

Here was my last minute "costume". I was literally stitching on the raindrops in the car on the way to the party. I highly do not recommend sewing while in motion ~ I had to try really hard not to barf all over myself. Barf on your clothing= never a good look.

At the party some guy was like, " oh.. the phantom of the opera..."

No... just a cloud with rain.

I hate parties.

fake it till you make it

fake it till you make it, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

well, fake it till it manifests itself.

Someone asked me if I could make them a Timmie with the bear outfit and the jack-o-lantern bucket (from the last post). They were disappointed when I let them know that the bucket is just an illustration. Then on Saturday, at the last minute, Sal and I decided to go to a party and they were giving out mini jack-o-lantern buckets with a few candies inside!

my only trick-or-treater

my only trick-or-treater, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

...so far.

Shop update Saturday

, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

I will be adding a few Timmie jackets/hoodies/sweaters/sweater vests to the shop this Saturday at 12 noon Eastern time.

Phalanges Timmie

, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

Feather trim coat

Please excuse the flash photography. It is gloomy out over here so I couldn't get a decent pic of the latest addition to the tadpole outwear collection- a.k.a. TOCBKNY. I'm proud of myself for this one because I was able to recycle a feather trim that I pulled off a gift bag that I received to use for the hood without wasting a millimeter! Hurrah!

Sal's "Eye of the Tiger" post

My BF Sal wrote an interesting post that I think is worth mentioning. It just reminds me that we are all pretty much in the same boat. Many of us feel like we should be doing more than what we are doing now or have done. I always find it interesting when people write me for advice. I get easily overwhelmed by all the things that people are making and where they are taking their (art/craft) businesses as well. I write back basically saying that I am just taking it day by day. Not very inspiring for sure, but it is definitely the truth.

Now I'm all pumped up to finish my freelance work!

Off to Canada-

Off to Canada-, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

Sleeveless Hoodie action

Sleeveless Hoodie, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

~for the next update. I think on November 1st I will add more outfits and accessories to the shop.

Bret is so flippin' hot.

I'm in the process of developing an unhealthy obsession.

hello yello robot

hello yello robot, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

Now available in the shop!

Ready for trick-or-treating!

Ready for trick-or-treating!, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

I made some Timmie costumes for tomorrow's update. The mask and jack-o-lantern outfit will be sold separately from the Timmies.

Here is the list of what I will be adding to the shop tomorrow.

1. 6 Timmies
2. 3 Timmies with hooded sweaters
3. Timmie with strawberry outfit
4. Glow in the dark skull mask
5. jack-o-lantern costume
6. striped sweater w/ buttons
7. Gino Tangerino inspired hat/helmet
8. Goldie Bear softie
9. Yellow Robot softie

I working on some other items but I don't know if I will have enough time to finish and photograph them before the update.

No need to leave my apartment again

Sal & I just rented the Flight of the Conchords Season 1 on DVD. This is the first time I am seeing this show. It is so hilarious. Now with this show, the DVD of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and some milk delivery to my place I'm all set for the Fall and Winter.

gossiping Timmies

gossiping Timmies, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

shop update

eep!

Fun shirts!

I am wearing this shirt right now. Let everyone know about your addiction to cute. Available at Kawaiiholic.com

Some cuteness from Germany

Warning: There is some serious carrot lovin' going on in this video. Can you handle it? :D

I found this song while searching last.fm.

More Schnuffel here.

no vacancy at the tchotchke house

no vacancy at the tchotchke house, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

Timmie's new Autumn jacket

Hurrah, I finally found a use for 10+ year old puff paint!

I decided to throw uniformity out the window and mark up my photo albums so I can actually know what is inside each of them at a glance. I have about 20 of these black albums by HFP and I think they are a great way to keep your photos organized. I believe they are archival as well but I am not positive. I purchased these at Pearl Paint on Canal St. in Manhattan.

new to me

I just discovered the TV show It's always sunny in Philadelphia. While visiting Sal's cousin this past week in Baltimore and fishing through his TiVo I (and Sal and my brother) came across a few episodes. I never heard of this show before even though it has been on since 2005! I'm guessing since I don't have cable or any friends it would be difficult to find out about such things. Anywho, I think it is hilarious! It has a similar feel to Seinfield and Curb Your Enthusiasm but with characters from my generation. Recommended!

Timmie 165

I just added the Timmie pictured above to my Etsy shop. I am going to have the next biggish shop update on October 15.

~ undercover Fuzzy Bunny

Confession:

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September shop special!

Free Tea Time Bunny Notepad ($7 value) with orders of $20 or over. Just mention BUNNY in the "message to the seller" section and I will send one along with your order while supplies last. I will remove the notice in my Etsy shop when/if I run out of bunny notepads. Just be sure to mention that you want one at checkout, I won't be able to send out the notepad after your item is already packed up and shipped.

Timmie Print Test Print

I'm working on some prints for my shop. Not quite there yet, they are coming out uber-contrasty and dark :(. I will keep tweaking it.

What do you think is a good size? Right now the painting is at 100% with approx 1.5 inch border on 8.5 x 11 matte fine art paper. Should I trim it down to 8 x 10 so it will be easier to frame? Also, I was thinking making small 5x7 prints with a tiny white border, what do you think will be best?