ramblings in between

Life has been pretty stressful lately. I lost a bit of sleep earlier this week, but things are getting back on track. I’ve got a new design project to pursue at work, so that’s cool. Things have been slow the past several weeks so my hours have been cut back. I’ve only vaguely considered finding a way to subsidize my income. I’d either have to get a weekend gig, or just do more freelance. The latter is what I’m more inclined to do.

This weekend I’ve got a test shoot with Mr. Model. Hopefully I won’t be too clueless at the shoot. I’m good at seeing good shots when they come, but not planning them in advance. But, he has nice bone structure and all that, so it’s a start in the right direction.

I got a new eyepiece for my digital slr (I lost the old one at Niagara Falls), and I finally purchased a wireless remote, which I’d been putting off for a while. I’m still gazing longingly at the 50mm lens until I can afford to get it. I’m trying to do this new thing where I’m not destitute before payday comes around. It’s been working out ok.

Off to work I go.

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Oh, If you haven’t seen The Bourne Ultimatum, do it. And then go back and watch the first and second movies. You won’t be disappointed.

Dudes . . .

I know it’s been forever and a fortnight since I posted. Life . . .the usual, has kept me away.

An orthodontist appointment earlier today has left my mouth in pain, so I’m eager to sleep it off. I’m just checking in to throw up this first drawing I’ve done in a while. It is nowhere near perfect. I’ve already noticed some anatomy issues, but it’s something. Sketchbook Allstars is having a jam where we’re asked to reinvent our favorite cartoon character. I chose Rainbow Brite.

She’s sans horse and Sprite, and this would be a lot more effective with color, which I may add later, but I’m still fairly pleased with the result. I may draw some of her associates as well. Orange Blossom is the one I’m considering drawing next. She was cool. And, I’m totally getting her mixed up in cartoons. Orange Blossom was actually from the Big Apple City in the Strawberry Shortcake universe.

A friend of mine has gotten together with his associates to create SLAM EVIL.org. Their first podcast was posted this past Friday, and it’s a good listen. They cracked me up, and he sent me a shout out at the end under my SLAM EVIL! agent alias “Natalie Nouveau.” I appreciate the love, and it reminded me that I am actually an artist. Speaking of which, In a little while, I’ll be doing a photo shoot with an acquaintance from school. I’d like to purchase a 50mm lens for my dslr before then. After talking to him about it today, I think I’ll have time to earn the money to get it. I’m still weighing my options, though. Photography equipment is so expensive that I want to know that I’m going to use it enough for the purchase to be worth it. But, if I did get the 50mm I would definitely use it as my primary lens, since it’s just about all I used while pursuing my photography minor in college.

*Sigh*   My mouth still aches. To bed I go.