Ahhhhh…The move is complete. Everything is unpacked and I’m giddy, well, no, I’m too tired to be giddy, but give me a few days of sleep and I’ll be bouncing off walls faster than you can say “Pong Tournament”. Needless to say, things are good.

Even with the post-move exhaustion, and night [...]]]> Good Morning, Kids!

Ahhhhh…The move is complete. Everything is unpacked and I’m giddy, well, no, I’m too tired to be giddy, but give me a few days of sleep and I’ll be bouncing off walls faster than you can say “Pong Tournament”. Needless to say, things are good.

Even with the post-move exhaustion, and night classes (Upgrade!) I’ve still found time to get a few things done. I too have fallen prey to the random joy of sketch-a-day posts. So if you have liked me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter or have added me to a circle on Google+ (Holy social media, Batman!) then keep your eye out for some daily doodles.

Another thing to be checked off the list is the beauty below! Finishing touches were added last night. It’s a bit more opaque than my previous paintings and, so far, I’m liking the change…

Until next time!

The morning started off as any worthwhile Sunday should. A slow bleary eyed wake up, mumbled exchanges debating where to find a solid plate of bacon all finished off with the eating of said bacon and the drinking of a half a pot of coffee. A good morning, no? [...]]]> I have mixed feelings about today.

The morning started off as any worthwhile Sunday should. A slow bleary eyed wake up, mumbled exchanges debating where to find a solid plate of bacon all finished off with the eating of said bacon and the drinking of a half a pot of coffee. A good morning, no? Not bad at all. But this one was a little different, a little lonelier. Not because of lack of company, let it be known the company was stellar, but because of the happenings outside our cozy little breakfast.

You see this addiction to greasy spoon breakfasts on lazy Sunday mornings is a hereditary addiction, it comes from my mother and today, my mother moves out of the city. Yup, I’m a mommy’s girl, through and through. For the past 26 years we have lived in the same city. Although, I debated going to away to school and she sometimes drove me crazy enough to make me consider leaving the continent, it never happened, until now. I’m happy and excited for her and will enjoy the new adventure of living sans parental unit in the city, but I will miss our weekly trips to the market and our coveted greasy spoon breakfasts…

One of these move related happenings I’ve [...]]]> Some of you (There must be at least three people reading this…Hi, Mom!) may have noticed, or know already, that I recently moved. While not a pleasant experience, lets be honest moving rarely is, there have been some fantastic happenings to balance things out.

One of these move related happenings I’ve enjoyed: The cleanse. The purging of material items you have not used, touched, or in some cases don’t remember at all. Basically, If you haven’t touched it in over 6 months, TOSS IT! For example: the ukulele you bought to learn ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ but never progressed beyond the first bar or the burnt orange sweater from that sale on Boxing Day you still haven’t worked up the nerve to wear. What’s the point of this little rant? Well, In the process of my purge, somewhere in between the burnt orange sweater and my collection of unused bath products (Seriously, how many loofahs does one person require?) I realized I have many a painting without a home! And the space for them in my home is quickly becoming non-existent. So, dear readers (Maybe four people by the time I’ve finished writing this…Hi, Dad!) I’m having a painting sale! Please stop by the page and check it out! I need some room to store more work and my landlord wouldn’t mind a rent check now and again.

Prices and sizes are below the images and I am more than happy to ship or personally deliver the works. Just call or email me and we’ll get it in your hot little hands. So click the painting and GO SHOPPING!

It’s FINALLY a new year, a whole shiny new decade in fact, and I’m determined to hit the ground running. Last year was slow and I can’t say it was the most pleasant year in recent memory and I’ve been looking forward to the fresh clean sheets feeling of the new year.

What’s in store you ask?

Keep an eye out for the continuing of the Heirlooms work, promo’s in the mail, weekly blog updates (Yup, you read it correctly, I said weekly) and digital images to blow your mind….not enough for you? Just wait.

“One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this:  To rise above the little things.”

~John Burroughs

]]> http://walkerballantyne.com/blog/wordpress/archives/75/feed 0 http://walkerballantyne.com/blog/wordpress/archives/59 http://walkerballantyne.com/blog/wordpress/archives/59#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 16:39:22 +0000 Wakka Wakka http://walkerballantyne.com/blog/wordpress/?p=59 The grad show is over, my thesis complete the only thing left? To train my army of monkeys and dominate the world! … I’d settle for a small island, to tell you the truth.

Thanks to all those who came to the grad show at OCAD and congratulations to everyone who displayed. It was an [...]]]> The grad show is over, my thesis complete the only thing left? To train my army of monkeys and dominate the world! … I’d settle for a small island, to tell you the truth.

Thanks to all those who came to the grad show at OCAD and congratulations to everyone who displayed. It was an incredible show and I’m honored to have shown beside you.

I’m moving over the next two weeks so updates will most likey have to wait until after May 24 weekend.

Enjoy the long weekend, I know I will