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My Collaboration with Almond

2011-06-26T22:07:00.000-07:00

My friend schuyler mcferran, rides for Almond. Dave, ( owner of Almond) was looking to start some swimwear for the brand and....We all got together and came up with a sick retro one piece. Sweetheart neck line, ruched front, and cute boy cut legs! Hand sewn by myself:)

Plain Wetsuit > to Pastel Watercolor!

2011-06-24T08:30:00.000-07:00

I have had this Old Rip Curl spring Bootie suit for like 5 years. It was originally white, but yellowed and got funky really quick. So, I decided to paint it up! Came out kinda cool.

My Night at Green Flash

2011-06-22T21:55:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, A few pieces of my art, some of my jewelry, and swimwear were included in the "Fille D Ocean" ( Girl of The Ocean) Show At the GREENFLASH ART GALLERY IN CARDIFF.

Get your bikini on!

2011-06-03T14:06:00.000-07:00

Made some cute scrunch butt hipster bottoms, and bandeau tops for Nirvana surf shop in Cardiff:)

My Altar

2011-05-04T20:15:00.000-07:00

Mine and many others are up for the month at the Encinitas Library:)

Swimwear

2011-02-14T11:06:00.000-08:00

Anne LoVEd The first bikinis I made for her and here is another:) I used some scraps from the " chic stick board bag" to make a cute bikini bag:) Check it!

Making some custom suits for Anne!

2011-02-09T15:48:00.000-08:00

My friend Anne, (local killer surf chic) Is going down to Mexico and asked me to create some cool bikinis for her:) Here is what I've done so far!

Chic Stick Board Bag

2010-12-31T13:43:00.000-08:00

As I took a gander through Ross, a printed shower curtain struck my eye. It said to me" Make me into a board bag." So I made the 12.99 purchase and went to town! Check this baby out. Now I can protect the Caster during my lay out sessions this summer at Beacons:)

Pose for the camera

2010-12-21T19:32:00.000-08:00

Diva For Christmas

2010-12-12T22:45:00.000-08:00

This is Diva, My Dad had to give her up for adoption due to his disability and loss of job:( We love her and are so upset. We want to get he a new family ASAP!! CHeck her out!!!!!!! xoxoxor

More Pruduct

2010-11-08T12:01:00.000-08:00

CASTER!

2010-11-01T20:02:00.000-07:00

Yeah Baby! My caster replica by Hank warner, is finally done:) Aint she purdy? I can't believe it has taken about 11 years for me to replace the original one? But, I really don't think it can truly be replicated. That board was twisted and warped to a kooky perfection, characteristics that only come from being surfed for over 30 years, taken up and down the coast of california, taken beatings at beacons and swamis, flown to Kauai and back, water logged, and baked in the back of my truck .
I surfed it today at Beacons. A "christening" of sorts. Really glided nice and super floaty, I can't wait to see how it feels in some better waves:)

Todays works

2010-10-27T16:26:00.000-07:00

I am participating in a fair for my cousins school in Carmel Valley in a few weeks:) I am getting bussy reproducing some of my paintings, and making more shirts and onsies.

Beads..

2010-10-26T16:18:00.000-07:00

I have been getting bussy beading all day. My hands are getting sore... Check out the new collection of fun charm bracelets for little girls! They are $14.oo :)

Siren Of Peace

2010-10-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

I am experimenting with using iron transfers of my art on to T's. I am starting with this piece... more to come

Happy PitBull Awareness DAy!!

2010-10-23T09:20:00.000-07:00

ERik and I are huge dog Lovers and own 2 rescued Pit Bulls. All I can say is that I will be a Pit owner until the day I die and it is my responsabilty to help educate and reform the public perseption of this breed.

Ten Facts About Pit Bulls Every One Should Know

1. Pit Bulls are commonly used as therapy dogs. Whether they are visiting a senior care facility or helping someone recover from an emotional accident, Pit Bulls are making a mark as outstanding therapy dogs.

2. Pit Bulls are used in Search and Rescue work. One example of well known SAR Pit Bulls is Kris Crawford and her dogs. Kris and her dogs have helped save the lives of many people during their efforts. http://www.ForPitsSake.org

3. Pit Bulls serve as narcotic and bomb sniffing dogs. One Pit Bull, Popsicle (named that because he was found in an old freezer) has the largest recorded single drug find in Texas history. Read more about Popsicle here. Including how he found over 3,000 lbs of cocaine in Hildago, Texas.

4. Pit Bulls are great with kids. They weren't referred to as the "nanny's dog" for nothing that's for sure.

5. Pit Bulls are not human aggressive. The American Pit Bull Terrier as a breed is not human aggressive. In fact, quite the opposite is true of the breed. They are gentle and loving dogs. Like any dog individuals can be unsound and have behavior problems.

6. The Pit Bull was so popular in the early 1900's they were our mascot not only in World War One, but World War Two as well. They were featured on recruiting and propoganda posters during this time period.

7. Sgt. Stubby. A Pit Bull war hero. Stubby was wounded in action twice, he saved his entire platoon by warning them of a poison gas attack and he single handedly captured a German spy.

8. Pete the Pup on the orginal Little Rascals was a Pit Bull.

9. Pit Bulls score an 83.4% passing rate with the American Temperament Test Society. That's better than the popular Border Collie (a breed who scores 79.6%). View the ATTS stats here.

10. They are dogs not killing machines.

Sewing...

2010-10-18T17:18:00.000-07:00

...progress on the shirt making.....

"Dancing Poppys"

2010-10-13T08:33:00.001-07:00

My Collection:)

2010-10-12T13:56:00.000-07:00

In a perfect world, I would love to have a sick apparel line. I am trying to figure out how I can make it a reality, but until then I can make dream designs on the computer. Here's some womens surf.

Linen Canvas

2010-10-12T13:41:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy these linen wrapped canvasses. Gives a cool effect to the art.

T- Shirts!!

2010-10-11T10:49:00.000-07:00

I am trying to make more of my nifty unique hand sewn Surf T's. They are time consuming to make and each one is different from the next:)

Tweedly Tweet

2010-10-07T12:26:00.000-07:00

Look! Birdy painting.

Dolphin Stone and Chrysoprase

2010-10-04T10:17:00.000-07:00

I like to encorporate stones and beads that capture the tones of the ocean water. I love these pieces! If anyone would like to see them in real life they are for sale at 3 stores and my Etsey account:) Favorite J Swim, Nirvana surf boards, and Green Flash Art Gallery.

Photos of the week

2010-10-03T11:49:00.000-07:00

From time to time I enjoy taking photos of my very talented ripper love, Erik Baldwin. Here are the ones I liked the best:)

Get some Soul....

2010-10-02T13:05:00.000-07:00

I little something funky. Soul Surfer, beacuse surfing is good for the soul:)

Baby on Board

2010-10-01T11:21:00.000-07:00

Check out my new Painting:) No- I am not pregnant, but one day I will most likely be and can't wait to surf with a kiddlet in the oven! I think it's so cool to see pregnant ladies surf:)

Caster: A Board Romance

2010-09-30T09:58:00.000-07:00

It's not all that often you find people that surf a board older than they are...I DO:) After all these years and session of fun, I have finally replicated my old crusty Caster! It was the board I learned to surf on when I was 14. Thanks to Hank Warner for doing such a great job! Erik did the color and now I am just waiting to get her glassed:) Can't wait to surf it at Beacons! The original was shaped specifically for beacons back in the 70's. My uncle lived on the bluff then, when apparently it was a nude beach?huh...

MoonLight Surf

2010-09-28T11:34:00.000-07:00

This is one of my paintins that is a bit darker than my normal bright and cheery works. I'm trying to mix it up and offer something different. I really enjoy the mellow feel of this one.

Magical Fishy!!!

2010-09-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

Check out this fish! I was surfing at Beacons a few days ago and after I road a wave close to shore, something caught my eye. At fist glance I had thought I was looking at a lost board flipped over that had a beautiful bright orange fin. Then I realized it was not a surfboard, but some creature! A huge fish! I paddled over to it and couldn't believe the amazing size and bright color of this fish. I have never seen anything like it in our waters. It looked like it belonged somewhere tropical to me. It was sad to see something so pretty had died:( I was sad to see it washed ashore but glad I was there to witness it's beauty! I'm still unsure of what type of fish it was?

Tiny Weenie Bikinis

2010-09-24T15:05:00.000-07:00

I have been obsessed with swimwear ever since I began surfing about 10 years ago. I have been making my own in my garage for the past year. After a lot of trial and error, I am starting to develope some good styles that work for surfing and being athletic, and other cuts to get your "tan" on.

Necklaces:)

2010-09-24T14:42:00.000-07:00