Added to my "Fine Art" shop

Yes, my poor neglected painting shop on Etsy...

I am going to make a serious effort in December to upload my paintings to my art shop on Etsy. I will try to add at least 4 new ones a day (natural light in my apartment permitting of course). The paintings I am uploading range from the years 2000-2003 and are all priced very reasonably. Very reasonably. Downright cheap in fact. I feel like I haven't been painting because I have no place to put them and that is definitely the wrong reason to stop doing something you love.

If this doesn't work out I am thinking about just putting a table outside with them and hope that someone will steal them. If that doesn't work, a bonfire is always an option, right?

Timmie rock is that you?

Timmie rock is that you?, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

Here is a rock that I came across in Iceland that reminded me of Timmie.

Cloudy yet colorful

I loved the colors of the houses in Reykjavik. My heart would skip a beat when I would come across a grey and earth toned scenery with just a few bright punches of color. Many of the homes in the town seemed like beautiful futuristic farmhouses to me. Now I find myself daydreaming about living in a brightly colored tin house too. Also, another thing I liked about the homes over there were the lack of window coverings. I mean, I don't want to sound like a creepy perv or anything but I really do enjoy looking through people's windows (in a nonchalant way of course) to see how they set up their living spaces and what's for din din, etc. :D

Amelie Revisited

I just had a chance to re-watch Amelie. This has to be one of my top 3 favorite movies of all time. I am not a big movie watcher and the only other movie that I can remember having any impact on me was The Goonies from the 80's. I love the intro in Amelie so much, when they show all the indulgences of all the characters in Amelie's life. For some reason I get really inspired when I see people who can become passionate and focused on one particular thing, especially something small that no one else would pay much attention to.

Iceland Pics

blue lagoon Iceland, originally uploaded by m patrizio.

I uploaded a few pics from Iceland to my flickr page. I might add a few more next week.

The photo above was taken at the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa located in Southwestern Iceland.

Let me tell you...it is amazing! The best tourist trap ever! It was like a giant sci-fi neon blue milky jacuzzi. Supposedly the minerals in the water are very healthy for you and can help cure some skin diseases. That is what they claim anyway. It was very surreal, not only because of the beautiful color and that you are swimming in a lava pit but also because I was able to expose my super-white, flabby, bikini-clad bod in the middle of November!

Art Star Holiday Show Tomorrow!

I will have 10 different ornaments in the Art Star Holiday Show. The opening is Saturday, November 29th from 5-10 pm at:

Art Star
623 N. 2nd st
Philadelphia, PA

I will be there (hiding in some corner probably) :D

Awesome new book- An Illustrated Life!

I am so honored to be in Danny Gregory's new book An Illustrated Life. I just received it in the mail today and it is gorgeous! This book takes you inside the sketchbooks of 50 artists, illustrators and designers. I love it because it has a great mix of styles from creators in different artistic stages of their lives. I have only owned it for half of a day and I am already so inspired to whip out my sketchbook and get back to work!

You can find it on Amazon here.

Reykjavik purchases

Here's some goodies I brought back from my quick trip to Iceland. I purchased these at a shop called Pipar og Salt in Reykjavik. Pipar og Salt was an awesome shop with a friendly shopkeeper that had a great selection of goods from Scandinavia. How can I resist a wooden bird spoon and mini gnome fork? Also I had to buy some sneakers cause the boots I was wearing decided to bust open at the seams and my big toe popped out in the front. Big toe poppin' out of your shoe is never a good look unless your a hobo.

I will post some pics from the trip some time this week.

1/2 off sale!

Almost everything is half off in my Etsy shop! Stock up while supplies last!

It's internet intermission time, folks!

I will be away from my beloved internets for a few days. When I return I am going to have a 50% off sale in my Etsy shop on almost everything. I want to make some space and refresh my shop with some new items for the holiday season.

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.