Cool Cuts!

So, for the past 10 years or so I've cut my own hair. Every now and again I'd take my chances on the skill of someone else's sheers, but I usually regret it and eventually have to 'fix' it myself. I get tons of comments and compliments on my hair cuts and styles (even from strangers) and recently some friends encouraged me to blog about my hair. Earlier this year I even tried going to school for cosmetology. I thrived in the program as a stylist, but the industry just wasn't for me. It sucks when you're really good at doing something but you end up being miserable doing it :(

Anyway, here's some pics of my most recent cut. It's actually what I've been doing to my hair for the last year or so:

I hope you enjoy!

Beautiful View

As a dog walker I offer what I call the Slumber Party Package. This means that when one of my clients goes out of town they can hire me to stay at their house over night with their pups! That way the little one doesn't have to expereience the trauma that sometimes comes with staying in a kennel. I know if I were a dog it would be traumatic staying in one of those places. This way the pup gets to stay in the comfort of their own home. And I get to hang out with my favorite dogs for more than a 30 minute walk! Yaay! 

Anyway, my point in mentioning this is that I recently did an eleven day slumber party with one of my favorite clients, Bella. She's Pit-mix and has an incredibly gentle soul, as well as the goofiest ears I've ever seen on a dog. During this stay, I discovered the fire escape in the hall way and therefore discovered the view and the lovely sunset. Check it out:

"Making It" reception

The reception for the alumni show at Uarts turned out to be pretty nice. I was a little dissapointed that a lot of the show was displayed in a hallway. Granted, that hallway is fairly large, new, and freshly painting. . . I guess I shouldn't complain too much. 

The show was held on the 17th floor of the Terra Building located on Broad St just 2 blocks South of Philadelphia's City Hall. Uarts recenlty renovated this top floor and put in a beautiful new theater. The accoustics are super high tech, so all the music majors can know what it's like to perform in a top notch music hall with all the spunky technical toys to go along with it. And apparently it's a good space for dance and theater performances as well. 

Our show was held in the lobby and hallway just outside of this new theatre. Gina and Anthony and I had fun viewing our fellow alumni work, as well as shmoozing with a couple folks.  Check out the pics below!!!

Anthony, Jerica, and Gina

Me in front of my painting " She Cums Out of the Blue"

Gina with her painting "Elemental Composition of Venus"

I really enjoyed this photo. Unfortunately I can't zoom in enough to get the name of the artist on the tag. If anyone knows who it is, please let me know. 

I really like this! By Leigh Ann Bogner.

"Photocopy Rivers, #12"

Collage

Current Show- Making It!!

Stop by University of the Arts and check out the Alumni show! There, you can see my painting "She Cums Out of the Blue" in person, and a ton of other great art!

"She Cums Out of the Blue"

My Prints and Original art can now be purchased at Ugallery.com and paperwork.com!!!!

Ok, so I said that I wasn't gonna just focus on my paintings, but it's been so darn long since I've blogged that I'm trying to catch up.

Click the link below to buy and check out my limited addition prints
http://paperwork.ugallery.com/

here's a direct link to my print:
http://paperwork.ugallery.com/PrintDetail.aspx?ID=9811

And for original work go to
http://www.ugallery.com/ProductList.aspx?RC=1&Search=ashley+payne

Did I mention that they're all eco-friendly prints?! Pretty cool!

Tea Time with my comrades

Gina Rubinetti (my studio mate) and Anthony Rastelli are a source of great inspiration to me. I was very fortunate to spend an afternoon with them last week, drinking endless cups of hot tea and sharing our thoughts and theories about love, life, art, the many levels of consciousness, and much more. 

Gina Rubinetti ("Cakes")

Anthony Rastelli

I look forward to many moments like this one with my buds!