Sweet Dreams

Being a dental student, we learn and constantly tell our patients to practice proper dental hygiene and nutritional habits-- specifically, to avoid frequent intake of beverages and food high in sugar.  However, dental school can also be really stressful.  And sometimes (ok, many times) chewy candy and sweet chocolates is the perfect remedy for a hectic day.  Ironic, huh?  Well, lately I've been feeling some sensitivity in my teeth and think that my teeth may have finally succumbed to the "tooth bugs".  So, I've decided to start practicing what I preach and cut back on "beverages and food high in sugar" (for at least a little while).    But for the time being, here's some eye candy :o)  

Harrison and me in a candy cottage at the Gaylord Texan 2008

Harrison's birthday cake~ his mom's famous pound cake 2009

My chocolate ganache birthday cake, made from scratch by Andrew Yang, 2009!

Baking cupcakes and cookies with Grace, 2007

Banana pudding!

Strawberry sponge layer cake, I made for Harrison

A Blast from the Past

Decorative flower tray I made for my mom.

Salt-glazed stoneware, reminiscent of Early America

3-piece weaved bathroom set

These are a few ceramic pieces I made in a ceramics class I took, during my senior year at Austin College (Spring 2006).  It was a difficult time for me, and I remember spending long nights in the ceramics lab to clear my head and nurture my spirit.  I will always remember the constructive (and at times brutal) criticism of my instructor, Mark Monroe.  If he hated someone's artwork, he would tell you he hates it.  BUT if he loved it, he would tell you he LOVES it~ and that always felt awesome!  Thank you for always pushing me to take my ideas a step further, appreciating my esthetic (and OCD-ness), and for encouraging me to continue to develop my creative aspirations.  I haven't really sunk my hands into clay since the class, but hope to do so again in the future!

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 Charcoal Drawings

Self-portrait, drawn from a photo

Still life drawing

Here are a couple of drawings I did in an introductory art class I took, also during my senior year of college.  Nothing too impressive, but enjoyed experimenting with the lights and darks! 

First time blogger

Hello bloggers~!  This is my first entry, and I look forward to sharing my creative work, receiving feedback, and gaining inspiration from fellow crafters.  Thank you in advance!