Varla

Remember that fabulous amazon supermodel Jerry Hall?
Varla kept a picture of her taped onto the mirror of her vanity all through high school. She just loved her! But who didn't?

I have no photographic proof, but I believe Varla's done a pageant or two.
Varla is from Tay-xas. She knows that her makeup is at times a bit too heavy for daytime. And she knows that sequins are not a requirement at every function. But she doesn't care. She's a heavy-makeup sequin-wearin' kinda gal!
Once or twice, Varla has been likened to a drag queen.

She loves drag queens.


Va-Va-Voom! Girl: "Varla"
10x30"

Filthy Gorgeous

Another day of abstract play for me.
I will be heading into the studio in a few minutes to work on more small abstracts.

I hope to be filthy by day's end!

I've also officially knelt before the Etsy gods and set up a shop.

More on that later...

Violet

Va-Va-Voom! Girl: "Violet"
Acrylic on canvas/10x30"
SOLD

Canine Soiree

Anyone who's read far enough on this blog knows that our doggy-boy Orion was diagnosed with bone cancer and given a 4-month prognosis last month. Thankfully, for the exception of some occasional limping (for which he immediately gets medication), he's been just fine and lively as can be. He turned 9 on Friday.

Project Spoil Orion Silly continues:

Today family came over and we had a birthday celebration in his honor. The nieces and nephew made adorable goodie bags filled with treats. He also got lots of new "babies" (he loves plush toys that make noise) and feasted on doggy ice cream.


Yes, we really decorated.


The birthday boy!


Lola: I only showed up because I heard there'd be strippers.


My beautiful husband!

Even Betina cleared her schedule and attended the soiree.


Where's the open bar??!


Umm...Do you mind if I just lay here for a minute?


Kissing fools!


Betina and I pose for the Paparazzi.


It was a lovely day.

Vixen

Va-Va-Voom! Girl: "Vixen"
Acrylic on canvas/10x30"

Have a great weekend everyone.

Does God Care...???

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In a Word...Not Two:

Off to hang the show! I was supposed to do it yesterday, but the battery in our car died and half the day was gone before we were able to get a new one in. Ron got to take the rest of the day off and it turned out to be a lovely and relaxed day. Well-worth the morning inconvenience and the 90-something dollars.

In the meantime...
Got this from Sassy Femme's blog. I'm a sucker for these survey game thingies.

One word answers only. No word can be used more than once:

1. Where is your cell phone? Kitchen
2. Your significant other? Amazing
3. Your hair? Better
4. Your mother? Missed
5. Your father? Stranger
6. Your favorite time of day? Afternoon
7. Your dream last night? Strange
8. Your favorite drink? Martini
9. Your dream goal? Success
10. The room you’re in? Office
11. Your ex? Who?
12. Your fear? Loneliness
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Somewhere
14. What you are not? Grim
15. Your Favorite meal? Chicken
16. One of your wish list items? Car
17. The last thing you did? Ate
18. Where you grew up? Jersey
19. What are you wearing? Undies
20. Your TV is? Family
21. Your pets? Loved
22. Your computer? New
23. Your life? Happy
24. Your mood? Optimistic
25. Missing someone? Always
26. Your car? Works
27. Something you’re not wearing? Pants
28. Favorite store? Target
29. Your summer? Hot
30. Your favorite color? Green
31. When is the last time you laughed? Today
32. When is the last time you cried? Tuesday
33. Your health? Decent
34. Your children? None
35. Your future? Bright
36. Your beliefs? Simple
37. Young or old? Unimportant
38. Your image? Silly
39. Your appearance? Ok
40. Would you live your life over again knowing what you know? YES!