D-Xired Diamond: One Precious Stone!: Art

Sunday, July 23, 2017

D-Xirably Good Times! Painting Classes with Michael Schliefke!

Hello, my wonderful and amazing loves!

Last Sunday, I had my first painting class with Michael Schliefke. My twiny paid for the classes for my birthday. Isn't she the best!? It was SO much fun! He asked me what I wanted to paint. A landscape, of course! And a ocean one as a matter of fact! I LOVE the ocean! We looked through some photos and I chose a pink-ish purple sunset photo of an ocean and a lighthouse. It's a beautiful picture! I was SO nervous that I talked during the entire painting session! LOL! It was cool because I was able to get to know more about Michael. He has been painting for a long time (20 years, I think) and he has taught painting for 14 years. He even showed me a comic book that he made! Isn't that so cool!

The inspiration:

What my painting look like after my first class:

Today, I continued to work on my painting. Adding more details to it. I didn't talk as much this time. To be honest, I was a little exhausted from my busy weekend. Hopefully, at my next class I will be back to talking his ears off. LOL! I was still nervous though. Painting takes a lot of practice and patience. I want to touch up my painting some more next time... It's not the best but hey, it's a start!

What my painting look like after my second class:

Anyways, I've enjoyed both painting classes with him. Looking forward to more classes with him!

Hope you enjoyed the pics and post!

Love always,
LaTasha B.
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Friday, July 7, 2017

D-Xirably Good Times! First Fridays at the Crossroads Art Districts with Marcos and Dillon!

Hello, my wonderful and amazing loves!

Today, my friend Marcos met me at my job after work and we took the streetcar to the Crossroads Arts District. It was so nice seeing him sitting on the bench when I got off work. He didn't have to meet me after work but he did. It was my first time riding the streetcar. It was nice. Too bad we only rode it for a few minutes. It reminded me of the Metrolink in St. Louis or the shuttles at the airport. After the streetcar, we walked to meet his fiance, Dillon. We all stopped at Grinders Pizza at the Crossroads so that Dillon could get himself some pizza to eat. Their slices of pizza are big by the way. Then, we all walked to the van so that I could drop my work stuff off. We went to their friend, Amy's, showcasing at the Clubhouse. She's a welder. I liked her welded flowers! They were pretty! She had big ones and small ones. She's also a photographer. I like her photo of a KC waterfall and a couple others. After we viewed Amy's and some of the other artists at the Clubhouse work, we walked around an enjoyed all of the art in the area! So many artists and designers! I just LOVE seeing so much creativity in one area. For example, the murals/paintings on the wall outside of the Clubhouse, the black light art by Thomas (http://rumin8.bigcartel.com/), the painter doing portraits, the spray paint artists spray painting on the sidewalk, the barber playing amazing music while he cut some hair, the beautiful jewelry, etc. It was all SO inspiring! So many artists with amazing talent! I wanted to learn something from all of them!