Eve's Mad Unbirthday Tea Party: Part 1

It was a lot of fun! I'm waiting on a bunch of pictures from my friend because my camera decided to die (well the batteries) after taking two pics! Ugh...but I got some pics with my camera phone. So here's a little bit of pics of the decor. :)

Sunday Stealing: Another Meme About Me

Sunday Stealing: Another Meme About Me

1. Are you currently in a serious relationship?
Serious....smerious....;)

2. What was your dream growing up?
I wanted to travel to Alaska...but I don't have any idea why.

3. What talent do you wish you had?
The talent to make money...literally...to have my own money-makin' machine.

4. If I bought you a drink, what would it be?
A White Russian, yum.

5. What was the last book you read?
Oooo, don't know...I never get very far in books.

6. What zodiac sign are you?
Pisces. Fishes swimming in opposite directions.

7. Any tattoos and/or piercings? Explain where.
No piercings (except ears...which one hole always closes up, ergh!). Tattoo on my right ankle that says the name of my current doggie, Bibi.

8. Worst habit?
Terrible attention span.

9. What is your favorite sport?
I don't care for sports.

10. Do you have a pessimistic or optimistic attitude?
Both...but overall I'm pretty optimistic.

11. Worst thing to ever happen to you?
If I really have to think about it, then it can't be too bad right?!? Honestly I don't know off the top of my head.

12. Tell me one weird fact about you.
I don't know if this is WEIRD or what but I despise (most) baby & wedding showers with a passion!

13. Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
How could they be cute? They are terribly creepy!

14. If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
I would like to be about 6 inches taller....sucks to be short quite often.

15. Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
Crime partner.

16. Ever been arrested?
Nope.

17. If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
Travel overseas...visit Europe.

18. What's your favorite place to hang out at?
Downtown Royal Oak is nice.

19. Do you believe in ghosts?
I've never seen one...so I'm unsure.

20. Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Watch tv, make art, spend time with Bibi.

21. Do you swear a lot?
If I have a reason to.....;)

22. Biggest pet peeve?
Greedy people!

23. In one word, how would you describe yourself?
Someone once called me "eccentric." I asked if that was a good or bad thing, she said good. ^_^

24. Do you believe/appreciate romance?
Oh I believe it...and I appreciate it!

25. Do you believe in God?
"...your own personal Jesus...reach out and touch faith..."-Depeche Mode

Please visit Sunday Stealing to play along or view other Blogger's answers!
And enjoy your Sunday. I'm actually going to a baby shower....errrgh....^_^

First Post Here I gooooooo!

Hi friends.

I wasn't sure how to do this first post of my NEW kinda blog (well, primarily my art blog now). And since I can't upload pics at the moment, I figured I'd write a bit about what's been going on with me for the past several months in this fabulous Detroit art scene (as well as some of my past art experiences). ;) A lot of you know this already if you've been following my blog but I figured I'd write about it to get the ball rollin'.

So I found out both of the pieces I submitted to DAMNED II got into the show in early October, the show being at the end of that month. Wow, it was really exciting. I remember thinking at the time that I hadn't felt that happy in a long long while. Basically because I had been making art on/off for about 10 years...without submitting anything.

I had kinda my own show in 1999. I say "kinda" because there were 4 or 5 other artists in the show also but I had the most pieces and well I was kinda the "headliner" (name at the top of the flier) in a way. And I helped do the promotion, etc... So yeah see what I mean by kinda my show?

It was a lot of fun. That was my first exhibit...ever...and again, great feeling to be out there showing my art...and the icing on the cake was I also sold my first piece at that show. What an awesome feeling! Only comparable to when I sold my most recent piece at Wonderland.

The benefit of both the times I sold a piece was that I actually chatted with the women who were interested in my art so that was really cool. And what cool people! Now I can't imagine selling something without having any contact with the person interested in my art. Seems odd.

So after that show in 1999, I made art on/off and tried to get involved in an art group in Detroit called the Girlie Collective. I went to one meeting and two of their art shows. It was cool and fun but it seemed like they only wanted WOMEN/FEMINIST art....and at that time the art I was making wasn't so....women directed. I painted a lot of faces...abstract of course...and occasionally using the glue gun for mixed media stuff. I don't know whatever happened to that group....seemed to disappear before too long.

So I really wasn't too concerned about getting into any shows for quite a while after that. Once in a while I thought about going back to the place where I had my first exhibit but I had issues with the owner so that soon became out of the question. And basically this is where I say not a whole lot happened after that....I was making art but not often and not really developing a style...atleast not a style I could possibly call my own. And I think at this point in my "art life" I have found my style.

So let's go back to recent, Wonderland was the next show I had my work up in. This was a HUGE honor for me as many of you know I LOVE Alice In Wonderland (hence my blog's name of course). There weren't too many artists involved so I felt even more cool to be a part of it. AND I had 4 pieces there...well technically only 3 were up but that's a weird story. One more "and," AND my good friend, Mariandra X, was in this show with me again. (She was a part of DAMNED and I met her during the first night of it.)

We were soon becoming the dynamic duo...haha because....

...we were both a part of the 3rd and most recent show I've been in since my hiatus, which was the Bad Channels: A Cult Film Inspired Art Show. That was fun. I made a door (although small) that opened (was an interactive piece) called "Cellar Door," inspired by the film Donnie Darko.

So yeah, Mariandra and I have been partners in crime for a little bit. It has been very cool, because it's great to have all these new (& wonderful!) experiences with someone else. And we get along so good it's ridiculous! I'm so grateful to have met her....she's really cool and a very awesome artist as well. (Oh, and she also has a little cute white doggie just like me, haha!)

Well, if I wasn't in another art show for a year, I'd be happy with the awesome experiences I've had....but heck YES I'd like to be in another of course. I'm sure any artist would admit to that. But one day at a time. And it's good to have a little break because those 3 shows were pretty back to back. I made A LOT of art since October 2009...so ahhh, a little here and there is fine but wow, I felt like a machine for a bit. (Especially with the Wonderland show...I think I had a total of 5 or 6 pieces when I was done...with 3 being in the show...I worked my butt off during that time, whew!)

So there's a possibility of something happening but I don't want to talk about it here to jinx anything....but I will say IF it does happen and I AM a part of it, it will be the BIGGEST thing (art speaking) that I have done yet. So I really don't want to talk about it until I find out more info....so don't ask friends, cuz yeah...I'm super paranoid.

Well, I doubt I'll be posting THIS much at a time every time...but I hope this gave you a little bit of my pre-EVE days. Because yeah, my name was not Eve while I was making art then. Eve Noir has only existed for a year or two...and you know what they say, "change your name, change your life!" Something like that, right? :)

No but seriously I do feel like I've changed a bit and learned a lot within the past several months. And as cheesy as it sounds, I'm seeing a little bit of the light at the end of the tunnel. Realizing that even if I don't do this as a career, it's just really fun to be a part of these shows....as well as meeting many cool people along the way. :)

Take care friends and be chatting with you later.

XoX~Eve

A quick FYI about the questions for the giveaway

Just got my hair cut & dyed yesterday for the both DAMNED nights!

Hi there. Just got another set of questions and wow, it's going to be so hard to pick just one set! But I have to stay true to my word with there only being ONE winner. Sorry, times are hard...but if I could give you all a lil' something I would for such great questions! ^_^

• OK, I have an FYI or BTW for you all. Well, like I said I've only received 3 sets of questions...BUT I want to throw something out there. I was wondering if you were curious about Eve Noir? I mean most of you know it isn't my real name, right? Both the first and last names are alias'. So if you'd like to ask about that (in any way you want to phrase it), I'd love to answer a question about that. And YES, the three people who already sent their questions, CAN send one more regarding Eve. And again, the more clever/curious the question...the better!


• OK, I truly have to get out the door for work or I'll be late (I'm late I'm late I'm late!!!). Take care & enjoy your day!~

Time for a name change (temporarily of course!)

I should've done this 11 days ago, doh! I would change it on FaceBook but they're jerks and have to approve it and I highly doubt they will. Ugh. I mean I use my real name there too...cuz you can do that if you don't know (or use your alter ego or alias). They don't let me have any Halloween fun, darn them! But you guys will know it's me...just wanted to say it just in case. ;) Oh and now you know what to expect at Xmas time too. @_@ <---I like to think of that one as Swirly Eyes. ^_^ (That's happy face...but you know that one I'm sure!)

Enjoy your Sunday~

10 Things Self Portrait

Happy weekend friends. OK, I cheated a bit (I have 3, and not just one, Self Portraits...Warhol-ish though). Emily over at Follow the White Rabbit did this 10 things about me List and I really liked the idea. So here's mine. I recommend that YOU do a self portrait blog post too. It's a really cool idea. And Emily's blog (and art) is really sweet, check out her list over HERE also.

Ten Things About Me

10-I saw most of Tim Burton's films at the theatre before coming to the realization that he is my favorite director of all-time.

9-I have never taken an art class (besides high school & jr. high) in my life. I did take a couple art history classes though and really learned a lot about style, techniques, etc...

8-I like a lot of deceased people...musicians mainly. Well, I like learning about them and their lives. Ian Curtis, Kurt Cobain, and Syd Barrett are all people I would've loved to have met before they passed away (if time doesn't matter for Ian & Syd...a bit before my time).

7-A dream of mine has always been to travel and stay a while in London. I don't know what it is...something is calling me to go there.

6-I have terrible terrible TERRIBLE balance. I fell out of my front door before because my shoes were like an inch or two off the ground. It's ok to laugh...I know I looked crazy!

5-If I could only watch one film forever, it'd be Ghost World. Enid is a personal (though fictional) hero of mine.

4-I typically don't like going places where there's going to be a crowd. Uncomfortable.

3-Speaking of uncomfortable, I think I'm very socially awkward. Small talk is something I'm just not good at.

2-(Emily used this one, sorta) Most of my friends are water signs...as am I (a Pisces)...and overall we get along very well. Mike is a Cancer too.

1-Handsome or flat out ugly, if YOU (a guy) have a British accent, I will probably fall in love with you. Oooooh la la. ;) {ie. Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd, Ian Curtis, many British actors, and last but not least, my tour guide when I went to France in 1997...his name was David & he was from Manchester}

Honest Scrap Award, thanks Mejis!!!

Thank you, thank you to MEJIS at Did I Say That Outloud? for this lovely award. It's the Honest Scrap award...and I think this makes the 3rd time I've received it...and you know what they say, third times a charm, right!?? She also passed on another award, and I will get to that one later. As with one Ms. Cindy @ Twas the Brillig gave me a million years ago...sorry Cindy-I didn't forget about the Zombie Chickens!...And it's not like I get a bazillion awards but sometimes I just put 'em off...and I figured "Can't put 'em off anymore...I have no excuses!!!"

OK, this is how this award works...as taken from Mejis post...thanks Mejis!!!

1. “The Honest Scrap” award is not one to hold all to your self but it must be shared!

2. First, the recipient has to tell 10 true things about themselves in their blog that no one else knows.

3. Second, the recipient has to pass along this prestigious award to 10 more bloggers.

4. Third, those 10 bloggers all have to be notified they have been given with this award.

5. Those 10 bloggers that receive this award should link back to the blog that awarded them “The Honest Scrap’ award.

K, (Thinking Cap On)...

My HONEST LIST

10-I've probably spent MORE money on CD's/Music than anything else I own...including my car. (OK, it's used but STILL!) In other words, I have a HUGE passion for music. I am listening to some now...

9-I don't typically like or watch SCARY/GOREY films. I scare way too easily and I have nightmares.

8-If I HAD to go deaf or blind I would choose BLIND. Yes, even as a struggling visual artist because (again) MUSIC is probably my biggest love in life. Would miss seeing things but think I would miss hearing things more.

7-I've met pretty much all the musicians I've wanted to meet in my life. (Exceptions might be Kathleen Hanna, Bjork, and Tori Amos.) But there's ONE musician I would give my left ear to meet and his name is Tim SKOLD. I'm dead serious.

6-I haven't read a book in...over a year. Atleast. Sad, I know. :(

5-I enjoy WHITE NOISE when I go to sleep. (Mike is the complete opposite.) This is probably because of the fact that I lived very close to an expressway for most of my life.

4-I don't really eat FAST FOOD much. Take out, yes. Fast food, hardly ever...besides Mc D's breakfast.

3-If you looked at my shirts in my closet, you would see that MOST are black. I LOVE color but black just seems to look best on me I think.

2-I LOVE to write on chalkboards...or nowadays the white boards w/markers. Hm, don't know why!

1-I BLOG when I should be cleaning my house...but doesn't everyone?!?

Now on to the 10 Bloggees that shall receive this award from me...And they are...(and sorry if I gave this to you in the past btw, but heck we want to know MORE about you & it means I HEART you very much by giving you more!)....

BunnyKissd @ Diary of a crazy rabbit lady, too!

Emily @ Follow the White Rabbit

The Frog Queen @ Frog on the Pumpkin

Jennylee @ It can only get better...

Queen of Clearance @ The Queen of Clearance

Sullivan @ The life and travels of Sullivan Mc Pig

Cindy @ Twas the Brillig

Boyd @ Boyd's World

Bersaba @ Bersaba's Scribblings

and...

Alice @ Alice found some doors

(though I don't think she 'does' awards but her blog is UBER cool!)

OK, now pass 'em along my fellow blog authors...and have a good (whatever day you are reading this!) one.....

XoX~EVE