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In September 2013, a lovely model and friend of mine, Miss LizBit, sent me a request asking if I would be interested in doing a high fashion underwater photo shoot with Nina Pak. I have worked with both ladies before, and I admit, my Little heart fluttered at the thought of another collaboration with Nina! And underwater!? Absolutely!! Keeping in mind that September in Vancouver can be a bit of a crap shoot for weather, especially when we were mostly naked in an outdoor swimming pool, in full hair and makeup no less! But the sun decided to grace us with her presence and we jumped in, quite literally!
more » “Beneath the Surface, A Glamour Fantasy Series”

Travis Louie’s paintings come from the tiny little drawings and many writings in his journals. He has created his own imaginary world that is grounded in Victorian and Edwardian times.

It is inhabited by human oddities, mythical beings, and otherworldly characters who appear to have had their formal portraits taken to mark their existence and place in society.

The underlying thread that connects all these characters is the unusual circumstances that shape who they were and how they lived. Some of their origins are a complete mystery while others are hinted at.

A man is cursed by a goat, a strange furry being is discovered sleeping in a hedge, an engine driver can’t seem to stop vibrating in his sleep, a man overcomes his phobia of spiders, etc…

more » “Artist Travis Louie”

M.J. Lindo is a Bay Area artist. She paints her dreams, nightmares, and fantasies. MJ Lindo was born in Miami, grew up in Oklahoma, Canada, Nicaragua, but mostly California.

“When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and it is in vain to resist the influence of her power.”
– Akhenaton quotes (King of Egypt, 14th century BC)

Your body is the temple of knowledge. – Egyptian Proverb more » “Luxor by Nina Pak”

Q: Tell me something about your history in the creative arts. Did you have a formal school education or are you self taught?

A: I was a late bloomer when it came to becoming an artist since I didn’t paint my first painting until I was almost 40 years old! I grew up an “only child” so I spent much of my childhood alone. more » “Gail Potocki”