Once again this is an advertisement from People magazine. I think its for Shampoo. The hair is supposed to be half flower. I really love this drawing. I think it looks a lot smoother than some of my drawings. And I love the hair! I'm getting excited that my hair is improving!
I bought People's Sexiest Man Alive for some things to draw, and so far I've only drawn advertisements. This is the advertisement (said in British accent) for some sort of lotion. I just thought it was cute. Once again I used my trusty mechanical pencil and finger for smearing. I drew on Thanksgiving, which by the way was fabulous, even though I fell asleep for the pie-eating part. :(
I am just continually amazed at the number of good looking young gentlemen on BYU campus. That may sound shallow...but it is the truth. On my way back from the bathroom in the library I campus I passed 4 very good looking young men. I think I've been ruined for life. No matter where I go now I will always expect this kind-of thing. :(
Today, I was walking out of a mall. I saw an old man riding on the back of a shopping cart down the wheelchair ramp outside, screaming "YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME ALIVE!!" while a little boy ran after him yelling "GRANDPA STOP!" It made my week. MLIA
I sound like a 50 year old (no offense mums) in the blog title. What I am referring to is the poodle skirt my mom made me in 6th grade. It still fits me! So I wore it this year for All Hallow's Eve. The fact that the waist is elastic probably helped my prospects.
Apparently I don't keep a very clean kitchen. Actually this is just a stove at one of my guy friends apartments.
And here are Mandi and Little Ben. Mandi made both costumes.
I just love it! I love Robin's white sneakers and Maid Marian's chacos the best.
The dress Mandi made is gorgeous I just love it!
I drew this awhile ago but just found it in one of my sketch books. I just pictures of different people sleeping. I like the whole callage thing.
Random Fact: Ummmm...My highlights are growing out...that's all I've got.
So a while ago I decided to do some color...so I looked up different movie stars and drew their eyes. I just used color pencils.
You should try and see if you can cover the names and guess who the celebrity is.
Little Random Fact: I am living at my friends house this semester and we share a room. We also share the room with six kittens!!!
My friend signed up to foster pets for the Humane Society...hence the kittens. They are really cute but they smell real bad and one bit my eye lid the other day.
Four beautiful girls (and cary and dave) stand before me. Girls (and cary and dave) who have so much talent. But only one can go on in the hopes of becoming America's Next Top Model.
(preppy)
(jock)
(girl prep)
(punk)
(gangsta) 
This is Brad. I was in a long-nose fase. So his nose is a might long. Oops...but overall I like it. I like his jacket and eyes...that nose just taunts me though. I just used mechanical pencils.
Random Fact: I also enjoy Keane very much. They are a band from Britain.
This gent I just did in church...so I wasn't looking at anything...so it isn't great. I was a little angry at the time, and lo and behold he looked angry. I just used a mechanical pencil. I like his lips and hat and the eye scar.
Random Fact: New favoite singer...Brendan James. Look him up and love him.
I did this fellow from a Band of Brothers still. I used this new charcol pencil I got at the BYU bookstore. This is a quicker drawing but I do like it. I like how he looks kind-of sad.
Random Thought: I am getting much more athletic these days. I actually participate in sports. This is a big thing for me. And I just enjoy a great game of water basketball.
This is me practicing the human body. It is just a smaller, quicker (is that a word) drawing. I used a picture of Michael Phelps stretching as a guide. I really like the hands. Just in case you can't tell he listening to head phones. Overall I think this is okay. Some of it is really dispoportionate, but oh well. I just used a regular pencil.
Random Fact about my Life: I really like driving to my parents house. It is an hour drive where I can think and sing really loudly to myself.
1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before? Owned a car, Made more than 10 dollars an hour, skinny dipped, payed utility bills, asked a boy out, gone to school full time, taken a drawing class, gotten a pedicure, had a bathroom all to myself, gotten in a car accident, and been away from Mandi for longer than a week.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I am not even sure if I made any last year :/ But this year I want to be more faithful in my scripture study, say my prayers out loud whenever possible, live on a budget and eat healthier.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? No, I'm still waiting on Mandi to start multiplying and replenishing.
4. Did anyone close to you die? some of my best friend's brother.
5. What countries did you visit? none:( Except those in Epcot Center.
6. What do you want in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? Good grades, a hubby :), stronger testimony, a budget, and more dedication.
7. What date from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? January 3rd, It was a year mark.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Getting a car, and the store trainer position.
9. What was your biggest failure? School, and spiritual strength.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Numerous colds, and crazy eye allergic reactions.
11. What was the best thing you bought? car, skinny jeans, and my ickle sheep skin.
12. Where did most of your money go? rent and Macey's.
13. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Letters!, my parents moving to Utah.
14. What song will always remind you of 2008? Nothing Better by The Postal Service, Bubbly by that Colby chic (I don't like that song...but I head it ALOT), I'm Yours by Jason Mraz, Breaking Dishes by...i don't know.
15. Thinner or fatter? Probably about the same. I still have the gut as my constant companion.
16. Richer or poorer? The first of the year poorer, now richer.
17. What do you wish you'd done more of? reading scriptures and homework.
18. What do you wish you'd done less of? sleeping, worrying, feeling self concious, and being lazy.
19. How will you be spending Christmas? ....this year? I have no earthly.
20. Did you fall in love in 2008? I already was in love.
21. What was your favorite TV program? Band of Brothers, House, Paris Hilton my new BFF, The Office, and Life.
22. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? I try not to hate anyone.
23. What was the best book you read? Book Of Mormon, Emma, Harry Potter 7 and Little Women.
24. What was your greatest musical discovery? Rihanna has the most annoying voice, Coldplay is amazing, and I really love ballads by male vocalists.
25. What did you want and get? a car (wow, i'm putting that answer alot), a new pair of converse, a camera, perfume, and a raise.
26. What did you want and not get? a man, and a vest.
27. What was your favorite film of this year? As far as films I saw for the first time this year...Enchanted, Ocean's 13, PS I Love You, and the Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
28. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? 20 and I went out to eat to On the Border and my mums made me a fabulous cake.
29. What one thing made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Prayer, my art class and my Book of Mormon class.
30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? Ummm...I am getting more into indie clothing like, skinny jeans, layering, that sort of thing. But I love the American Eagle look a lot as well.
31. What kept you sane? hulu.com, prayer, and letters.
32. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Brad Pitt in the Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Tom Brady, Gerard Butler and Damian Lewis.
33. What political issue stirred you the most? Prop 8
34. Who did you miss? Ben (not Mandi's), Mandi, Kayla, and Kristen.
35. Who was the best new person you met? Anna, and people at Old Mill and Carriage Cove.
36. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008: Praying out loud is amazing, You have to trust yourself, Confidence is key, Reading the scriptures everyday makes all the difference and don't be afraid to be different from others.
37. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year: "I can't wait to see you agian." (I'm not a big Miley fan but it fits.) and "obla dee obla da...life goes on BRA! Hey yabladay life goes on."
