Thursday, January 13, 2011

Title?

 
Well this is the first blog that I have ever done so I will start with my background, and let you know where my artistic ability came from. I can describe my dad's side of the family in two words Latino and artistic (sorry to say that my mom's side isn't very artistic, but they do have other good skills). The Latino part I will save for some other time. With the artistic part starting with my grandpa Arturo Rivera Martinez, who pasted away about a month ago, had an amazing voice and was well known for it. If his family wasn't his first priority he would have been singing in the opera. His brother was also a great accordionist and I was told that they have appearted on tv and performed.
 My dad Raymundo Arturo Martinez ( I am only mentioning their full names because they sound cool) also has an amazing voice. My uncle Samuel Castulo Martinez plays the guitar, and they have also performed together many times. A lot of my cousins play one or more instruments very well, and/or are very good artists. So as you can tell I am surrounded with amazing creativity and I only hope to become as good as them.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Life In High Contrast



. Emily . 19 . Photographer
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I'm here mainly to talk about my experiences with art, life, and the real world
and all the drama that comes in between that.

I'm really good at: Laughing, Coloring in the lines, Sleeping, Falling up stairs, Building pillow forts, Snuggling, Fumbling with my words, Playing pretend, Procrastinating, Listening, Working with glitter, Running into walls, Being there in melt downs, Having a positive outlook, Being creative, and Loving.

I'm here because of my passions for:
Photography, Music, Weddings, Make up, Theater, Fashion, Nail Design, and well...art in general :)

I have another blog that I'm running right now
http://nota-throughstreet.blogspot.com/
which I highly recommend you to go check out if you want to see more of me and my work but I will try and just post smaller segments and other things here as well as just keeping you up to date on me and things in my life.

Please never be afraid to ask me questions or give requests, just shoot a comment my way lets talk I'm hoping that way I can judge where to go with my posts.
But I am so excited to be doing this and I think it's going to be a blast.
So lets plunge in I'm ready and I can't wait to share.



"You're majoring in what?"


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By Jamison


"So, what's your major?"
"Musical Theatre."
"Oh... So what are you going to do with that?"

As forward as it sounds, this is an actual conversation I had with my Institute teacher. And I know you "can't" believe it, but I get that kind of reaction a lot. I've always wondered why Arts majors get that kind of reaction. Think about it. You've probably got a painting somewhere in your house. You've probably seen a play or musical in your life. You might dream of having that super cute dress of those really cool jeans. You might listen to the radio or have an ipod. You might have even read a book or seen a movie lately. And yet, I still get the look of utter confusion. Sure, I have my "back-up plan", and plan to double major in Psychology, but isn't that just as risky? I love to perform. Don't they always say, "Do what you love"? I've never been told, "Do what you love, but only if it makes you lots of money."
But anyways...
I'm Jamie, or Jamison on Blogger. I actually picked up Jamison from my dance instructor, and it just stuck.
Things I might blog about
  • Singing
  • Dancing
  • Acting
  • Writing
  • Guitar
You'll probably get more videos out of me than pictures, but I like to take nature shots, so I might post a few of those. Also, I love to do collaborations, so expect to see some guest "artists" in my blogs.
Things I WILL NOT blog about
  • llamas
  • LA Lakers (Boo)
  • Twilight (double Boo)
Things I'll try not to blog about
  • Harry Potter
  • Glee
  • Mini Coopers
But no promises.
So, that's about it. I'm a freshman in college. I'm excited to be doing this blog. I love Darren Criss. That's about all you need to know for now. So stay tuned, and enjoy.

Jamison

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Mannequins

Hey everyone! I'm Anita. Though you will come to know my accomplishments,and other posts through the name Nishii. I'm 18 years old, and I adore the arts!        Me personally, I'm more into Hair, Makeup, and Designing. I have my cosmetology lisence and am currently studying at the University of Utah for my Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree with a Major in Theater Design, and an emphasis in Wigs, Make up, and Costume design. One of my biggest dreams is to be a world renouned high fashion designer.I also am quite interested in Photography, and would love to perhaps someday earn a degree in that department as well. Another thing I do currently is dance, though it certainly isn't my forte. I sincerely hope that you find some inspiration my thoughts and ideas that I will post from here on out. Feel free to comment, question, or even just awknowelege anything you find worthy of note. Here's to a great year, and a wonderful future!


~<3~Nishii~<3~