dana's bucket list

So, I've been thinking about all the things I want to do in life. The places I want to go, the things I want to see and experience.
Here's my list (and it's ever growing and changing):

*I want to go to France and visit Musée du Louvre. I want to spend days there. I want to see everything, maybe even twice.
*I want to watch the ball drop in Times Square on new years eve.
*I want to see the New York Philharmonic Orchestra play.
*I want to watch the space shuttle launch.
*I want to read all the books in the literature section at the bookstore.
*I want to drive across the country.
*I want to feel/hear the sound barrier break.
*I want to see the giant sequoia trees at King's Canyon Park in California.
*I want to shower in a waterfall.
*I want to see the aurora borealis.
*I want to raft through the grand canyon.
*I want to learn to ride a motorcycle.

Most of all, I want to be able to share all of these experiences with someone, and for them to be excited about sharing these moments with me.

That's all. Not too much to ask, right?

the newest to my ever growing collection

i like her. she's kinda pouty. kissable. what do you think?

the next one ive started is going to take a bit more time. there are more details... hair, eyelashes, and all in shadow too. its going to be fun. she'll be on here soon.

update since i fixed things...

so, ive got the site working again. actually i got it fixed later on that day, i just havent posted anything on here in a month.

the artists against aids show was fun. there were some very interesting paintings there. i will never look at the brady bunch the same way again. (f you dont know what im talking about, just ask.)

anyways, nothing sold :( but i got some exposure to the art side of champaign/urbana, which is good. i did a couple of new white on black drawings over the past week. and here they are to share with the world.

be on the lookout for new stuff soon, cause ive been in an artistic mood lately. :)

april fools to myself i suppose

i have managed to completely screw up my website this morning. so...i suppose it shall be down for the count until i get it figured out.

i'm a painter now

two new ones recently. all my shadow nude paintings will be in an upcoming exhibition and sale to benefit the Greater Community Aids Project.

those who live nearby should come and check it out.

new paintings

my newest additions to my gallery. the one on the left will be donated in an auction at an upcoming dance/fundraiser. the one on the right is hanging up on my bedroom wall :o)

not feeling much like pencil right now. i kinda like painting... all the colors. i think i will be doing a watercolor next. i'll keep ya posted (whoever you may be!)

three new drawings...

... i've been on fire. (not literally... put the extinguishers away)

finished the white on black series. finally.

started a new series: classic hollywood. so far, i have done two portraits of audrey hepburn. got a few more lined up, rita hayworth, eva gardner, judy garland, maybe sophia loren. i may be able to display them as a show at a friends restaurant when i am done. my goal is to be finished by sometime next month. we'll see.

gonna be entering a few of my photos into an amateur photography contest soon.

i'm just all over the map, huh?