​Happpppy tuesday everyone

​​Also, the chuck e cheese project is on the back burner! It’s not first priority right now, and since my initial excitement, then re-direction of the plans, I now want to work on probably 3 projects all relating to fictional, animatronic bands. It’s in my mind’s eye and it will happen eventually. I wish i could do everything all the time.

​Next week: I’m just gonna keep painting

​I have the canvases out, and lined up in my living room, so why not? I also am realizing I haven’t really made any effort to practice anatomy drawing the way I’ve wanted. I’ll pick up my figure studies book and maybe practice a bit. It probably won’t change my characters from having obscene proportions, but at least I’ll know how to draw someone who doesn’t : )
More progress/paintings next week too. 

thank you thank you for stopping by  <3
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- the little kenzie that could 

happy monday evening! 

​Next week: a little of everything??

I have a few loose ends that need tying, as well as the canvas WIP I want to spend more time on. So here’s the plan: 
1.  work on big untitled project (as much progress as possible)

2. Finish bleach projects! I finally got a bleach spray bottle and plan to use it to transfer stencils onto some black shirts. I’ve never applied bleach this way, so I’m hoping it comes out how I hope it does. Either way- new thing, so worthwhile to try (:

3. work out the details of the Chuck e Cheese side project? I think I got a little overzealous about the possibilities of the project, and am now trying to think a little more reasonably about its the feasible outcomes. I initially wanted to make a full portrait-style animatronic bust (non-functional) but then remembered the reality of that model comes with FUR!!! I’d have to get my hands on some ratty grey fur for a ratty old rat in a bowler hat holding a cigar. Now, I don’t have a problem with that- I just think I have to work my way up to that, and for now, start more simply. There will always be more time for chuck e cheese side projects. So now, I’m considering making an homage to “The wink”: a small Chuck E emblem that sits just over some show stages. Once the performance is over and the curtain drops, the emblematic mouse winks! I love him. I’m considering that, or maybe just something else to honor the rat. There’s a lot of CEC art that exists to inspire- or maybe I do something completely my own style, with just the influence of Chuck in mind. I guess time will tell with this project too.
I’ll be sure to share next week
 
Thank you for stopping by!! So much
XXXOOOXXXOOO
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-Mackenzie mozzarella ​

good afternoon & happy tuesday !

ᑎE᙭T ᗯEEK: collage, canvases, and etc. .. . .. . .. .. .. ..

​After weeks of working on wearable projects, I honestly can’t wait to get back to working on other traditional pieces. I have plans to completely finish some collages with handmade borders. I considered a few of these finished before, but the more I looked at them, the less finished they felt. I have some ideas though- I’ll probably use shrink plastic and maybe some fabric. I still never got around to taking apart those old jewelry pieces, so I’ll probably do that busy work and start new pieces all together. I’ll share progress on those next week- I think I’ll be able to finish them ^^

​Additionally, I can’t wait to put more time into working on my last large canvas piece (still untitled). I’m still messing with the layout, but I’m really excited to move past setup and actually put color on canvas. It's not much to look at now- will hopefully have more worthwhile pictures to share next week. <3
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Also, I don’t know if it’s worth sharing just yet, but I have another new project in mind. I loved making the paper mache cat head for my kitchen so much, I want to start on something new.. . . something chuck e cheese related.  (specifically 1970's Chuck e cheese portrait style animatronic). Thing about me #2: I like Chuck e cheese. I may have shared that before, or maybe not I don’t remember. 

anyway
​til next time

thank you for stopping by and looking all cute while doing so
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- kenzie

Good evening and happy Monday

 I spent so much time on apparel this week :-)
a few little highlights below... . . .. . . ..  ....

As for the stamps, I have outlines transferred onto carving linoleum but didn’t have time to carve yet.  I also didn't get a chance to disassemble jewelry pieces like i had wanted, but should have time this week.

next week: more wearables (!!!) & adjacent projects

​Okay yeah I’m going to spend another week working on apparel. My stamps and markers are out, and I’m kind of motivated to see these through, so I’m just going to keep the pace. 

I guess since I’m already working on these, I’ll probably work on some original designs as well.
Can’t wait to finally wrap up this saga of clothing projects (for now). I’m sure I’ll have plenty to share with you next time.

I hope you’re taking care of yourself
Thanks for stopping by
 
xoxoXOXOXOXOOXXOO
-ken zie

Happy Tuesday!

Belated post this week because I kept pretty busy yesterday and all of last week. Lots of new clothes, with still so much to work on. I’ll share just a few highlights ... . . .. .. . .. . .

A variety of both personal and die laughing projects. I’m really excited to get the apparel cured and worn. I also bleach tested a few pieces I haven’t started on yet and I’m excited to see what becomes of those. I love working on clothes, everything just takes longer. I plan the best I can, but still, my decisions have more permanence because the pieces are usually 1 of 1. There’s just more to consider with wearable stuff- the fit and material make all the difference in the outcome, and I just want them to come to fruition how I’d like. I like these though, and I’m having fun, so these won't be the last pieces you’ll see!

ₙₑₓₜ wₑₑₖ: last week of apparel/ apparel adjacent projects

Okok so despite everything I got done, it wasn’t everything I wanted to finish. I still have pieces that need work and I feel like an additional week would make the difference, so that’s the plan for this upcoming week.
As far as adjacent projects, I think I’ll start on some stamps I was hoping to incorporate into future projects (mostly apparel)
I also want to spend a day taking apart and re-purposing some older jewelry projects of mine. It shouldn’t take too long and they’ve just been sitting, so I figure I’ll spend some time of them. I haven’t made new jewelry in a while, so maybe the pieces will inspire me.
 
I hope something inspires you this week

Thanks for stopping by
Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo xoxoxo xoxoxoxoxoxoxxo

- ken-zee

Happy Monday !!
​I’ve had a fun week! I took a lot of walks and worked on a lot of projects <3

After wrapping up the cat head project, I did just a bit of stamping/drawing on some current projects. My last water soluble marker dried up on me, so I’ll be working on outlining and designing once I get more in the mail this weekend.

this was all that felt worthwhile to share so far, but i have a lot planned after i get some new markers. These are all personal projects, but have some Die laughing projects in the WIP stack too, so those will make an appearance next week as well :)

ₙₑₓₜ wₑₑₖ: part 2 of apparel projects

​I’ll be stamping, doodling, bleaching and spray painting this week. Fingers crossed I finish the pile.
there's always more to work on
i'll keep it short & sweet

thanks for stopping by
kisses & hugs
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kenzie

happy monday & first of the month! : )

​I have a few projects to share. I was able to stay consistent this week and got a lot finished, or very near so. The WIP box is kind of right where I want it right now- most of what’s left is going to need some extra brainstorming and attention so I’m officially putting it on the back burner!!  

​I also started and nearly finished something entirely new I’ve had my mind for some time. I haven’t done anything paper mache in a while and thought it’d be fun, so I got to work on a little side project. I think I mentioned it previously but I had a spot on my kitchen wall I wanted filled and figured I’d make something to fit the space. I initially wanted to work on a plaque and use atomic-style cats as inspo but opted for a paper mache cat head in this case instead. She’s of course reminiscent of my sweet senior, pina <3 

​She’s not totally finished- I definitely need to smooth over some rough edges and do more painting but i like how she's turning out. I didn’t really take progress pictures so this’ll be a look at the rough draft before completion. Once the head’s done I plan to make a small tomato, sausage and sardine to sit on the wall just to the left of her. I think she’s cute and like how large I made her eyes. I think I like my little crafts this week. 

The next 2 weeks: all wearables

I’m feeling relatively capable after a week of working on projects every day, so I think I’ll spend the next few weeks going through another big stack of projects. I have apparel (personal projects and otherwise) I really want to spend time on. I need to work on planning, hand-drawing, spray-painting and some stamping so I’ll probably assign a day for each task so I don’t feel rushed. 
Hopefully I’m as motivated with these projects as I was with last week’s 

p.s. new stuff on the stay a while page <3

Thanks, as always, for stopping by 
xoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxooxoxooxoxox
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- kenzie ♡

happy tuesday

​I only ended up working on a few small sewing tasks this week. I like when I get into a rhythm when stitching, but it got tiresome quickly when the threads would tangle up. I mostly added small details to existing pieces and cut some felt for projects that needed it. I also sketched up a few outlines i want to use for future plushes, i just didn't get the chance to print them. I may re-visit these next week if I get a second.

I also spent time doodling a bit & spent some more time planning the big painting. I think it’s something I need to do on a daily basis again. New ideas felt so much easier to tackle when I spent more of my time drawing. The last sketchbook I’d carry around filled up quick, and I haven’t gotten another since – I think I’ll change that.

​Next week’s projects: traditional art, WIP box, and sewing (?)

I’ve been thinking about painting often this week. I think I’ll work on the new big canvas and a few others if I get a chance after work. I want to spend more time cutting into my pile of half-finished wood-panel collages, etc. It’s getting so close to done, some just need so much more time than others. I want the work that comes after this week to come from newer ideas. It's fun finishing these projects i never saw to completion, but I'm wanting to spend less time on crafty pieces. I'll still work on them occasionally, but my mind has really been on painting and elevating my abilities in hand-drawing. It's where I started, and where i think my interest mostly lie. 
So plan is to finish what lingering projects I can, and spend next week working on new projects and ideas.
I'll do my best and see u next week  

thanks for stopping by this kind of confused blog post
xoxoxo
​kenz 

p.s I’ll be updating the site and the stay a while page for June in these next few days, so check that out if you’d like <3

p.p.s with summer around the corner I think of this song often. It makes me feel like anything is possible

ok bye <3

I'm back !! ^^

I had a lovely time on my trip! I visited Maine, New Hampshire and Michigan. The change in scenery was super inspiring. I loved to see rolling hills and saturated trees- it was a pretty sight everywhere we went.

Some recommendations from my travels (In the Portland, ME & Rindge, NH & Detroit, MI area)
- Portland museum of art was so fantastic. I visited on a Friday evening, which was perfect because entry is free from 4-8 pm! I got far more than I expected from my visit: 3 stories worth of captivating work from an array of mediums. They even have a little cafe downstairs  : )
- I got an Ube dream from Matcha mood and it was heavenly. I wish I could've tried everything on the menu, i'm sure all of it would've been just my taste <3 Super cute storefront, great service and a fantastic drink. 
- For dinner I ate at The Porthole and had a lobster roll and it was fantastic. Seating on the water and dinner was too good. would go again. 
- I experienced sunshine and blue skies most of the trip until this destination. I got the full gloomy and windy experience at the Portland headlight. I went when pretty much everything was closed, but it was worth it for the views. I rolled down a grass hill. would go again.
- I knew I'd be recommending this before even going, but the Cryptozoology museum was a such a good time.  Lots of lore and fun artifacts. I fell in love with big foot. 

-For lunch during my brief visit to New Hampshire I stopped by Emma's 321 Pub and Kitchen and had the Beet salad and fried goat cheese balls - it was the best salad I've had in a while. Cozy atmosphere and was seated in a room overlooking the nearby wood and creek. Just outside is bridge leading over the water. would totally go back.

- I had been to The Motown museum once before in probably 2012-14? It was a great experience before and it was this time too! Such a a beautiful setup all done in efforts for the preservation of the label's rich history and cultural importance. I truly can't believe how much of this chunk of history still exists. My group's tour guide was so great and it's clear that love and appreciation serves as a foundation to this exhibit and experience. 

thιs wᥱᥱk's ρrojᥱᥴts: sewing projects / dolls

​I’m changing gear! I did some tidying when I first got back and realized just how many sewing projects I never got to finish. Lots of small dolls and plushies-  I think most of them should be pretty straight forward and I should be able to finish most, if not all during the week. Most of their elements are cut, and just require a simple stitch.
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With this week’s project plans I’m really thinking of how I went through a felt doll-making phase in middle school. I’m vaguely remembering one I did with a black dress, long black hair and button eyes. I wish I had taken more pictures from that era, I think they were pretty cute projects. During this time, I learned a lot from the book “Cute book” by Aranzi Aronzo. I checked it out often from my local library. Below are some examples of the style.

They contain a lot of super cute tutorials and a lot of helpful techniques for hand-stitching projects. I think most of the basics i know i picked up from these. The characters featured are also super cute : )
I’ve also been thinking more about learning to use a sewing machine lately. I have a few articles of clothing I plan to draw on and embellish, but I’d love to sew alterations for some too. I'm sure i mentioned this already. Maybe a sturdy, entry-level friendly, second-hand sewing machine is (or should be) in my future?

thanks for stopping by and thanks for the welcome back hug
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- mac <3

happy monday y y y

​Of course, like clockwork, my attention feels split between my current hopeful project that barely exists, and a new one that doesn’t really exist at all. This nonexistent project doesn’t even really have a basis yet, I think I’m just feeling extra inspired by this and that. I won’t go into detail now, but I’ll work on some outlines while I’m out of town these next few days. Maybe the start of another new project ​¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This week I also got the chance to finish up a personal tee shirt project. (ignore the cat hair) Letters were stamped, then painted with bleach. Enjoy and watch the video it’s based on if you hadn't already.

​Also speaking of wearables, in case you’ were curious about the purse I was working on: it’s been finished and is in the right hands <3 Maybe this'll be my motivation to tackle my stack of blank purses once I'm back :)
i'll see u week after next 

​Thanks for stopping by
X o oxoxo ox
kenz