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Hive Life

my little squadron of busy buzzy bees


Just polished off a productive weekend in the hive and now the workweek starts anew- not that it ever stopped. Saturdays and Sundays are no different from Mondays and Tuesdays for me. A day to work. Yesterday I burned full throttle in the studio on the giant painting. Still not done but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel... another day or two perhaps and this thing should be zipped up. My sleeping patterns are off and so is my workout routine and house upkeep. When I am in the middle of a painting and with the deadlines I have nothing else falls into my radar. I know there is balance in there but I have yet to achieve it. My passion for being productive in my hive and creating art burns too strong and nothing can tear me away sometimes. This is either good or bad, I haven't decided which yet.
In theory my brand new prints should be ready this week so get ready for some awesomeness at an affordable price! Here is what you can look forward to:
the little details seen here will be MINI PRINTS! Doodle bug sized little fun prints you can keep or give or even put into a cool mat and frame. Wouldn't they be perfect for a kids room? I'm still figuring out pricing and how to put these into packaging etc. But that's another thing going on in my hive.
Let me also tell you about a few things coming up on my radar, the first being that I'm DJing this Saturday at the Double Wide for their Halloween party. WOOHOO!
Then get ready to see me reppin' in my hood, I've been invited to create something special for the Latino Arts Fest in Bishop Arts 
Click this link and you'll get the full details! I just noticed Sour Grapes will be doing stuff as well, COOL!
I'm excited because I'm doing something totally challenging and something I've been wanting to do but this will be the perfect opportunity to make this happen. Remember I like deadlines, stress and challenges? YES! And also I'm excited to be able to showcase my work in my hood. I was born in Oak Cliff and don't think I've ever had a chance to show my powers here yet, so this will be a special moment for me. 
My calendars looking pretty full already huh? Well theres MORE! Pinche...
One of the things is still secret so we'll move along but the other thing is I'll be DJing for a live painting session for Artist DIY at Gallery at Midtown on November 9th. More details coming SOON but save the date!
Add into all that I'm trying to do some commissions for customers (pay my bills!) and keep up the steady flow of new work because I have some gallery interest and pending portfolio reviews. I feel wanted, needed and tugged in a hundred different directions. BUT....I can do this, I can do this, I can do this. So without further ado- off to WORK!
Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!



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