Neat Artists: Emily Diana Ruth

My latest obsession is the film maker/video blogger Emily Diana Ruth. I stumbled upon one of her videos a week ago and have slowly been wasting my fee time shuffling though all her wonderful videos. I've gathered a few of my favorite ones to share with you! I'm always enamored by people who can create beautiful things. So simple, warm and artsy! I just love it. After I'm done binge watching some videos I think I'll have enough gusto to get off my bum and create something beautiful. Even if its something small and silly, its good for the world. Don't you think?

Song and Doodle #39

Today's song and doodle is a song from the wondrous Jessica Lea Mayfield. After getting overly excited about her new cover album coming out soon, I realized that I haven't been keeping up with her newer stuff. After tracking through her latest album I was completely taken by this song! The lyrics are relate-able and simple. Drowning in a sea of dreamy electric guitar and catchy little riffs. This song is a gem and definitely get highlighted on my best of 2014 list! 

Listen, listen and let me know what you think? Anything new you've been listening too? I always love to check out new tunes! 

Findings: Watercolor DIY Sets

I was wasting time on Etsy the other day when I came across this awesome watercolor set! I fell in love but then realized that it would take me a mighty long time to save up that many pennies. So I thought I think I can make one of those! After a bit of googling heres what I came up with! 

Beautiful water color set from Green Lead &Blueberry Etsy shop! My inspiration for my DIY findings! 

The best and most extensive post i've found is THIS one. Its got tons of information, links to buy supplies and a few tips that I hadn't seen anywhere else. The only thing that I wished it elaborated more on was the type of paint to use. Watercolor paints are something that I know very little about, so I was quite confused when it comes to filling my little pallet.

Thats when I found THIS post! She doesn't use a unique tin, but does explain what kind of paint to use. Also gives tips on filling and drying and what nots. Tons of good info just need to apply it to a neato vintage tin for a to-go watercolor set. THIS tutorial has a same amount of information just a different take. I've find the more I read the better I can formulate my own plan! muahaha! 

Also on my path of discovery I found a thing called Peerless Watercolors. THIS post explains it and has a fantastic DIY to make your own peerless watercolor booklet. My understanding is this type of watercolor is basically just highly concentrated pigment absorbed into a thick piece of fabric. Seems like the colors are really vibrant and intense. The compact-ness of them makes them ideal for on the go. Thats just my opinion. I haven't used them before so I hate to say too much. But I can't wait to get my hands on some of these! 

Last but not least I found THIS amazing post to make your own to-go water PENCIL set! Smart ins't it?! I've never really agreed with water color pencils. I'm not sure if thats because I've never had a good set or just can't get the hang of it. I just adore the way this looks though! So rustic and colorful AND extremely do-able! I might have to make one of these, even if it is just to give away to a pen pal or something!

Well there you have it, my watercolor findings! I'm excited to try some of these out, given that I find the time! But it certainly isn't inspiring isn't it?! Cheers to art on the go!

Something to be Excited About!

Yesterday my sister showed me THIS post and about about died! I don't think I've been this excited about an album release in FOREVER! If Avett Brothers and Jessica Lea Mayfield teaming up isn't exciting enough they're doing ELLIOT SMITH COVERS! I feel like my hearts going to explode I'm so excited! I'm counting down the days until March. Until then the promo video will have to do. 

Ok ok, I'm not gonna ramble on any more about how much I adore these two. I just wanted to share and if you're not excited then you should a) listen to Avett Brothers and Jessica Lea Mayfield more, then b) listen to Elliot Smith for an entire day. If you're not excited after that we need to have a talk!