Can a Cat and a Zebra be best friends?

You know who will probably be best friends to

Equus Ferus, The Zebra? (See previous post)

::: The Toy Thief! :::

This is a mockup I created of it in a frame I own.

I colorized it blue-green.

I tried to get that effect in real life

but it was rather subpar.

It still has the right vibe for this kitty

that loves to steal the toys of the

 Dog that dares to cross its path.

"The Toy Thief"
by Laura Colors

Halfway across the world

I recently won a Voucher from Outré Gallery in Australia.

It was so exciting as they represent two artists that are my faves:

Derek Yaniger and Martin Harris.

 After much deliberation, I went with Martin Harris

whose work I had at the top of my list. He had a Big Eye Zebra

which is perfect for my Jungle/Forest themed

Art Studio which clinched the deal.

Equus Ferus (The Zebra) 

by Martin Harris

Edition of 200

(Have no idea which number I will receive--

when they are out they are gone for forever)

 Before it can live happily in its new home, it must

first travel halfway around the world.

Today it is on its way in West Sunshine, Australia.

(Technically, the halfway point is in Kapaa, but close enough.)

"Good things come to those who wait."

Sadly Martin Harris passed in 2021, but I did have a brief chat

with him once privately on Insta. I thought he was so talented

in many ways so it was truly heartbreaking news.

Thanks again to Outré Gallery who gave out 50 Vouchers.

Cheers!

UPDATE #1

My Zebra art is now in LA! 

It made it to the States.

UPDATE #2

LA is holding it hostage! 

UPDATE #3 

He has arrived.

June 14, 2024.

He said I have an accent. 😂

He is number 24/200 of the

exclusive Martin Harris Equus Ferus

big-eyed species. 

UPDATE #4 (FINAL):

Here is the proof that I've been receiving emails

from the Outré Gallery since 2004.

It would no longer open as an email,

but I could get the data as a script file (.scpt).

Looks like January 18, 2004 was my start date, 20 years ago:

Olympia High School Australian exchange student Anne Virgo...this one is for you!

If a family owns a house for many decades as we did with ours
the contents begin to form a story. The tale of the home that unfolds as one enters is often rich with the history of its occupants
and their varied lifestyles.

Our basement was no exception, in fact,
if the walls could speak it would describe everything from
World War II artifacts to the early Apple video iPod that I owned.

Anne Virgo, an Australian exchange student,
and I created this mural based on a photo in a book
she had as part of an art assignment that paired
students up in high school Art class.

I can’t seem to find that the original exists anywhere online.

Any cybersleuths out there?

Let me know its history, I am quite curious. Thanks!

The Bluesway

Welcome to the Bluesway, a two-part Hallway in the shape of a backwards “L”. Why is it dark blue, you ask? Because that’s what the Pity Kitties like at dusk so they can all come out of hiding in the illumination of black light.

The leader of the clowder is Ambrosia, who has situated herself in the center and keeps an eye out for all who dare enter. She works like an alarm, any strange hissing or that agitated “meeeooOOOOowwwrrrr” cries that they make when their fur stands up on their back alerts me to potential mischievnous. No one knows why Ambrosia is their leader, it’s a house mystery. Maybe because Ambrosia is made with oranges and coconut, which is her fur color?

Her arch-enemy stares at her non-stop at the opposite end of the Hall. You can’t see Miss Holly Golightly of “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” fame, but she’s there. I added her to the ceiling as a special one-time treat for you, my beloved reader. It’s anyone’s guess who would win in a catfight between the two. Perhaps Holly is the real ruler of the Hall, what do you think? Or is she too prissy to fight? Considering she was a Thrift Store find, she sure is loaded with gems and jewels. 

I have added their daylight faces in the next photo along with their names, but don’t bother them…ts. They’ll let you know if you are ever wanted or welcome.

Click on photos to see them bigger!


UPDATE!  

This was the first mockup I created, it had the Overlook Motel Theme from the film "The Shining". Then I came up with "The Bluesway" idea and it worked better with my overall vision of what I wanted.

 

Do you like vintage pennants?

The last time I was in Target, something drew me

to the Dollar Spot. Our dollar section is fairly small in Kauai and you can eyeball it when you enter and walk by. Online videos show that some stores get huge Dollar Spots, it’s an unfair world!

I was so excited when I spotted this retro-style banner. It made my heart flutter and it was old-school in design. It made me reminisce about my Pixieland banner which I once adored. Still do.

So I compared the pennants they had finding the one

with the finest of craftsmanship.

It came home with me and it was only $5!

It’s for my Forest themed Art Studio. I hope all the critters that live on the walls love it, do you?

The trees background used above is from a painting that I found at a Thrift Shop a couple of years ago. It's relaxing in nature. 12" x 24".

Friday, May 3, 2024

If you are my Sister

If you are my sister, (by blood only),

 secretly reading my Blog

 as you have done in the past, leave.

 Leave now. 

Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Iconic "Owls In Love" painting UPDATE! New photo

I've been heavily researching through old photos for some time now and preparing them for storytelling. I came across another pic of the Owls in our Living Room from around 1982. It's too bad I wasn't back just a bit more so we could see more of the Owls. My Farrah Hair is sort of blocking them!

This photo must have been staged as my lips are super glossy in my signature look: L'Oreal French Lip Gloss in a pot. That went everywhere with me! I wore a dark burgandy-red shade. eBay actually has a photo of one right now (wrong shade though, but close enough).

Also of significance: White jeans were big back in the 80’s as well as golden tans. I’m holding a Sandra Boynton book (think it was an address book). She exploded big back then and I used to draw her cat because it was so cute. I researched her and she made multi-millions over the years and is still creating. :)

 I seem to recall that I had a slim-style gold-toned Seiko watch. I had many different styles of watches back then as they were fairly affordable in the 70's and 80's. This particular watch was sleek and sophisticated with a white face.I should google it one day and see if I can find it. I believe the sides had a diagonal pattern set in gold.Bracelet watches were also a thing. I had another one that had vertical lines (gold color as well).

Our coffee table was off-white marble with brown veins and it was oblong in size which paired perfectly with the couch. The couch had a fancy golden black and brown design, but it doesn't show up. I believe the couch came from Selden's Home Furnishings, still in business in Olympia.

We had the classic crystal cut ashtray that you see in films and streaming show like Mad Men whenever they're in the 50's and 60's--everyone had them. No one in our house even smoked, but yet there it was for the visitors who did need to stink up our living room. My Dad had a couple of golf buddies who used cigars, those were particularly foul smelling. Despite that, every time I see those in the media along with some other items I smile a bit. Ahhh, memories.

I always kept my stack of subscription magazines on the table: Seventeen when I was younger, then Glamour and others. As an artist/designer I was interested in all of it and even had a fashionista stage in life. I subscribed to Architectural Digest too, because I've always loved interior design and still do. I hope I can still find the photo of my parents on the couch with the Owls. Keeping my fingers crossed!

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