To prepare myself for the bevy of sick celebrities and clients I am around constantly- I juice. Many times, I work with people that are traveling constantly- and they are thus constantly fighting sickness as a result. Makeup Artists have to get VERY close to their clients, as you know, and so it takes some conscious effort on our part to protect ourselves from germs. I am vegan, so I already have that in my immune systems favor. I don’t catch colds from people historically….however, I have allergies that can rock my world. I cultivate a healthy immune system as a way of life, really. When I know I don’t have to work, I add whole cloves of garlic to my regular juice routine which normally consists of carrots, cucumber, celery, parsley, beets, green apples, fresh squeezed lemon juice, ginger, and a green superfood powder.

So, here it is: 32 ounces of glory. Drink up, baby! Pardon me while I do….

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The last couple of weeks have been jam packed with art events in Los Angeles. I made it out to some amazing gallery shows and a record breaking modern art auction. It was a reminder that SOME PEOPLE still have a load of money in this economy. Though it was truly painful to watch one of my favorite Ellsworth Kelly pieces get sold before my eyes (so close….yet SO FAR AWAY $$$$) I definitely still wanted to applaud the buyer. I do love a man with good taste in art….

Art Platform LA…….

The Collection of Richard Dorso at LAMA…..

http://lamodern.wordpress.com/2011/10/10/record-breaking-sale-the-collection-of-richard-dorso/

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It’s the (un)official end of Summer….so I’m spending some quality time reflecting at my favorite local beach in Los Angeles. Yeah…ok, we know that Summer doesn’t officially end until September 23rd and residents of LA enjoy beach weather year round….but still. We get into it. Why not. Speaking of which….LA beach goers….I have a mystery for you….where am I?

There is a light at the end of the tunnel….and if you follow it….

It will lead you to the stairs….

Metaphor Monday! This Labor Day- as you reflect on the many fruits of your labor- really think about where you want to be in life. Design your life how you dream it to be. Maybe you are where you want to be. Realize that accomplishment. Let that sink in. Be proud. Celebrate the fact that you are taking care of yourself. Working hard at being “you.”

Happy Labor Day!

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I see art in everything. It’s the way my brain makes sense of it all. The universe presents these moments in life….and if you are lucky….you are “present” enough to capture them. In your mind, in your heart….in your camera. I love it when my camera mysteriously captures a moment on it’s own. I look at it as a gift. The gift of Accidental Art. It’s happened to you- you accidentally hit the shutter on your camera or phone. You don’t know how. You don’t know when. And then….when you least expect it…Abstract Art. Just for you. There is a story behind the shot…..a mystery waiting to be revealed.  This is one of my recent favorites. I’ll share more from my personal collection in the days to come…..

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