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O HAI THAR!

right, so without further ado: Terminator II



and a sweet animated gif for ya!

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NO! GIF by nik

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OH HAI THERE!

Sometimes we make music. Inspired by wine and the movie Terminator, check out our band Petunio's new single Terminator I, because yes, there will be a Terminator II - enjoy.



...and a freshly baked GIF for ya!

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Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening. - Coco Chanel

Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work. - Abdul Kalam

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the study of the study

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Basel 2012 Photos. Thank you La Piaggia Club, Hope Gainer, Ema Savahl and staff and everyone who lent a hand. 

Parties hosted by Evenbrite events.

I will be on my way to graduate studies starting January 2013 for Fine Arts. But in the mean time I am glad I can enjoy a holiday break with my new little family. Merry Christmas everyone! :)

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NikAngel Graphics 2012

Poets and musicians from different genres, ranging from ambient, alternative rock, electronica, reggae, jazz, world and hip hop to dub step, unite to bring change and make their voices heard about issues important to them, as part of a global event promoting social, environmental and political change. Topics will range from media mind control to children's rights, with a line up of original and passionate artists. 100 Thousand Musicians for Change, Hollywood is dedicated to raise awareness for causes and organizations such as WAR CHILD.org. If you are an organizer, or just someone who cares (((♥))) bring your friends, posters, placards, banners, buttons and whatever else you can find to help support the changes you want to see in this world. It starts with you!

100 Thousand Poets/Musicians for Change will stage in 115 countries during over 800 individual events (and counting) on Sep 29, 2012. Poetry and peace gatherings are planned in strife-torn Kabul and Jalalabad, Afghanistan. In political hotspots such as Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt, and Madison, Wisconsin music and poetry demonstrations and readings are being organized. Be part of this global mega effort to bring peace and sustainability - here in Hollywood, FL. event organizer Francesca Smith will present a meaningful and magical night in celebration of oneness, with many live performances.

Seven D - 10.30 pm
Willy Rodriguez & the Eclectric Merengue - 12 pm
Cog Nomen - 1 am
Additional performances and contributions by
Frank Stroobandt
Ras Kokay
DJ Triple Spin
Noelle Yvette Hidalgo
Mikko Man & Darren from Rebel Tribe
MC Lavish
Nik Angel
Sergio Caiazzo
Anthony Bacchus
Cosmo Binghi
Winslow The Poet
Adrian H
Majic B
and surprise guests

MUSICIANS & POETS FOR CHANGE - LIVE SAT. SEP 29 - GLOBAL VIBES.

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FACEBOOK GROUP

No cover. Pure love.

(Opening ceremonies and more live music & poetry at 8 pm @ Megabite Chill Out Lounge on 1910 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, just down the street from the Kavabar. Hosted by Ric Zweig).

 

 

 

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Sometimes we take our little Babu for a stroll through our neighborhood shops, Village at Merrick Park

Fashion Coral Gables - Summer/Fall 2012

Follow Trend Tracking Tuesdays and TT Thursdays on Twitter. :)

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Lots of interactive art going on, I have a 'tiny art show' happening on Instagram every so often, look it up I post doodles and sketches. The Sketchbook Project will be in the greater Boston area July 6-8th so, if you are in the city of Lynn Mass. check out my book, it's going to be a great show.
I'm also a participant in an interesting interactive project at the Paintshop online.

"The Paintshop is a real time collaborative painting tool offering you the possibility to sell your artworks and buy great pieces of art for very competitive prices.
All the painters share the same canvas. As you paint onto the canvas, you also see other people paint. The painting can at any time be signed by one of the painters, who then becomes the owner of the piece. When the painting is signed, the canvas is cleared for all the other painters, and another painting can be produced.
The signed painting is for sale in the gallery in an edition of one. When the painting is sold, it's shipped to the buyer printed on high quality canvas (40x50cm) and the money, minus production costs and gallery commission (50%), is transferred to the owner.
The price of each painting is calculated using the Paintshop Rank™ algorithm and updated daily"
The Paintshop, Jonas Lund, 2012

Such a fun project and there are some interesting and sometimes disturbing pieces coming out of this collaboration, I also enjoy the anonymity of it all. Check it out it's addictive.

'tiny art show' on Instagram @ nikangel777

 ✮The Paintshop✮

'castro eating a banana' By: castro

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'greens peoples' By: Spratch

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'Shrimp Guarding Fertilized Egg' By: Fox

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Got some free time to play around with nail water marble, a fun way of decorating your nails. This is the first time I try it and it went pretty well. Next time I will coordinate the colors with my outfit. Check out the tutorial below and when you have some time to experiment give it a try!

Step by step water marble


Also check out The Nail Network for other nail art ideas.

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From my landscape and interior design sketch books:

We stumbled upon this building in Paris.
Patrick Blanc’s Vertical Garden System, known as Le Mur Vegetal in French, allows both plants and buildings to live in harmony with one another. The botanist vertical landscape designer is probably best know for his gorgeous living wall on the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris. But Blanc’s Vertical Garden System can be implemented anywhere: indoors or out and in any climatic environment.

Landscaping, I have two completely opposite tastes, clean and minimal or wild and unkempt as if nature is 'taking back' it's space. The minimalist approach reminds me of Dutch design. Moss can be implemented in both options.

Original inspiration for vinyl glitter chairs.

I love unusual upholstery. These guys are the best in Miami Le Jeune Upholstery  they give artists a break in price.

I like collecting jars, grow herbs in them. Color jars with vines, dandelions and wild flowers.

I do love Hydrangeas (unlike Madonna) they remind me of grandmas, maybe that's why Madonna wants nothing to do with them.

Ironworks for the patio, functional and decorative, with vines growing on some of them. Sprayed painted glass chandeliers. (I love spray paint I could spray paint a whole room one single color)

Dinner party - mismatched dinner sets, silverware glasses candles and wine cups of different sizes.

Studio - Painting, Music, Poetry.  Wood stains I prefer shades of blue. Decor should always include: Wood, glass, stone and metal.

Rustic or modern decor? I can not pick a favorite, my style is eclectic. ;)

Online Photo blog - iwant

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We had a lovely time last Sunday, at Leggenda Boutique in Coral Gables for their spring formal fashion show.  It was my niece Bella's first runway event. I captured her favorite choice of gowns on my iphone.

BELLA'S PICKS:

Her favorite color is purple

She couldn't decide which one she liked more, the multi-color or the purple dress.

She still has to wait nine more years until her prom, but she has her first communion in a couple of months and they do have beautiful dresses for that and many other occasions.

Bella and her Mommy, my sister Lily. :)

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We support War Child's agenda in Uganda we know War Child to be a reputable organization, In 2010 we traveled to London and put together a charity event for it's cause. While the Kony 2012 campaign is innovative and has no doubt sparked global awareness, we have and will continue to support War Child with a yearly donation. Please check out their efforts and join their page, War Child is a reputable established organization working on saving children of war from the front lines.

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Check out my fashion trend tracking shoe fix on twitgoo
My virtual shoe closet.

Today's shoe Fix #shoeaddict on Twitgoo

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My work is part of this year's Sketchbook project. I participated in last year's traveling exhibit and visited the opening show in Brooklyn and end of tour exhibit at Full Sail University in Orlando Florida. I am very excited to attend the show in Boston at LynnArts in Lynn, MA this time around.


"The Sketchbook Project is a constantly evolving library of artists' sketchbooks from across the globe. This year thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at art spaces in 14 cities. After the tour, they will join the collection of the Brooklyn Art Library and made available to the public seven days a week."

Here are some of my sketches for the book "Across The World" drawings of places I have visited.
View all my sketches at Sketchbook Project 2012

Rome 2007

Paris 2006

West Palm Beach 2004

Tour starts April 2012

Brooklyn, NY
April 14th-30th
Brooklyn Art Library
103A N. 3rd St Brooklyn, NY 11249

Chicago, IL
May 3rd-5th
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 S. Cornell Avenue Chicago, IL 60615

Portland, OR
May 11th-13th
The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel
1022 SW Stark St Portland, OR

Vancouver, Canada
May 15th-16th
W2 Media Cafe
111 W Hastings St. Vancouver, BC

Los Angeles, CA
May 24th-26th
iam8bit
2147 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA

San Francisco, CA
June 2nd-June 23rd
Pop-Up Shop

Greater Boston Area
July 6th-8th
LynnArts
25 Exchange Street Lynn, MA

Portland, ME
July 11th-14th
SPACE Gallery
538 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101

Toronto, Canada
July 18th-22nd
The Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St. W Toronto, ON

Philadelphia, PA
Aug 23rd-25th
The Painted Bride co-presented with InLiquid
230 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Atlanta, GA
Aug 29th - Sept 1st
MASS Collective
364 Nelson St. SW Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX
September 8th-16th
Co-Lab Project Space
613 Allen St. Austin, TX

Melbourne, Australia
November 10th-25th
NGV Studio
Federation Square Russell Flinders Sts Melbourne

London, England

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Happy New Year 2012!

So many changes coming up, my cup is full. I have been on a year long sabbatical and taking care of family matters. This new year will bring all the radical changes we've been working so hard towards and some unexpected blessings from above.  I wish everyone a wonderful new year full of hope and renewal.

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We got to hang out this past weekend with vocalist/writer and member of United Culture (a six piece Reggae Band) Francesca Smith. Every Wednesday, she hosts 'The Chillest Jam Session/ Open Mic/ Musicians' Exchange' in Hollywood Florida. Presented by Hollywood Free Flow at Megabite Chill out Lounge.



A fabulous weekly event featuring original music from an array of talented musicians, Francesca shared with us what you can expect every Wednesday night from 9pm to 2pm.

Art Rant: "What is the vibe of the show? and what kind of musicians and music do you feature"

Francesca Smith: "The motto of the show is: 'It's all about the music' and we strongly encourage original music from local artists. The goal is to provide a setting in which musicians/artists can meet, jam and network and for audiences to have a good time, enjoying local live music."

Art Rant: "Would you like to incorporate art/live painting in the shows?"

Francesca Smith: "Yes, we would love to have live art!!!!!"

Art Rant: "Where can artists contact you to participate in the weekly events?"

Francesca Smith: "All musicians, poets and artists are welcome. You can reach us by sending us a message on Facebook or by email  or via text/tel. 786.553.3520

Location:
MEGABITE CHILL OUT LOUNGE
1910 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.megabitecybercafe.com/

I want to extend a special thanks to two people that have my back since day one and are instrumental to this jam: Neville Humphreys (bass and vocal) and Frank Stroobrandt (guitar)."

Check out some photos from past events. Enjoy!
















































Photos by: Francesca Smith, Dionette Kalkhofer.